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Articles
2026 Fiji Pro: Day 3
Friday 28/08
65
"A three-heater day held in dreamy but slow 3-4 foot Cloudbreak."
2026 Fiji Pro: Day 2
Thursday 27/08
22
"I see a guy walking his dog every day when he is home. Big, friendly dog, with a waggy tail."
2026 Fiji Pro: Day 1
Wednesday 26/08
54
"It was the most instant, obvious ten for years. The judges took less than 30 seconds to award it."
Forecast: 2026 Fiji Pro
Monday 24/08
69
There'll be swell early in the period with a hint of much more towards the end.
Lucy Darragh and Rajo Barrel Win 2026 Rip Curl Cup
Friday 21/08
20
As Padang Padang pumps from sunrise to sunset.
Presenting Surfing Super League
Wednesday 19/08
54
A new league. A new format. The sport a nation was built on...apparently.
Early Forecast: 2026 Fiji Pro
Tuesday 18/08
132
The WSL once again has the wind at its back as the Fiji Pro approaches.
2026 Tahiti Pro: Finals Day
Friday 14/08
170
"A brilliant finals day which built to a crescendo of technical and stylish tube-riding."
A Different High: Dave Rastovich and Potatoes
Friday 14/08
89
"When potato season comes around I’m like the local potato trader. I swap ’em for fish, for fruit, for whatever."
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 5
Thursday 13/08
34
“This is fricking sick! I’ve got the helmet, we’ve got the water patrol, this is what we live for."
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 4
Wednesday 12/08
48
"I ask the reader, by way of preface, to not dismiss the current high-water mark of women's tube wrangling."
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 3
Tuesday 11/08
63
"The heat of the year, and arguably the greatest Kelly Slater performance of all time."
Fast News
Watch: Russell Bierke // Watermarks - Episode 3
Friday 21/08
9
Russ details two amazing waves, neither made.
Watch: Sun Moon Light Sun With Asher Pacey
Monday 17/08
22
Board testing in Baja California.
Watch: Worst Event Call Ever?
Friday 14/08
16
What could've been at the Rip Curl Cup.
Review: Storm Riders
Thursday 13/08
50
"There’s nothing like an old surf movie to compress decades to an instant, while making the past feel an eternity away."
The Flyer: The Informant
Monday 10/08
Every good detective story needs an informant.
Surfing Partners: Expectation vs. Reality
Friday 07/08
37
Netflix sold you a golden retriever with a six-pack. Reality serves up a scowling bloke arguing with the surf cam.
Watch: Jordy Liackman // Drifting West
Friday 31/07
11
Not another highlight reel full of perfect waves...
Watch: Russ Bierke // Watermarks - Episode 2
Thursday 30/07
5
The second in Russ and filmmaker Andrew Kaineder's Watermarks series.
Dolphin Swimming Into Super Typhoon Territory
Thursday 30/07
18
Typhoon Dolphin is tipped to reach a Super Typhoon as it sprays the western Pacific with swell.
Early Forecast: 2026 Tahiti Pro
Tuesday 28/07
63
Though we're twelve days out from the start date, the early signs are promising.
In the Forums
burleigh said:Every single person that made a decision to NOT get the covid vaccine was right. Time has proven this.
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,237
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,237
Supafreak said:Not the friendliest reply https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19Kv4uDog2/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,681
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,681
udo said:HarveyM - So how long did it end up Taking ?
The Shaping Bay > How long do you have to wait for a custom at your local? 7
The Shaping Bay > How long do you have to wait for a custom at your local? 7
fitzroy-21 said:I don’t believe people particularly like PHON, same with Greens, Independents etc. It’s more a case of they have been backed into a corner…
Politico > Next Federal Election8,577
Politico > Next Federal Election8,577
I focus said:Great combination AW those two will cover a great range of waves.Webby does a great board
The Shaping Bay > Desert Storm surfboard1,821
The Shaping Bay > Desert Storm surfboard1,821
vicbloke said:Anyone have any experiences around Sanur in an El Nino year?Mate there is scoring consistent 3-4 feet with only six out for the earlies.
Wax On > I love Bali4,032
Wax On > I love Bali4,032
Wave of the day
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Macklin Flynn washes off the dust at low tide Tombies
Bill Morris
Wave of the Day
Grayson Hinrichs leaving sea level behind
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Willis Droomer grab free in a backside bowl
Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Harry Carpenter perfectly planted on a Cenny Coast skate ramp
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
The pack watches on as Harry Bryant drops into the desert
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Two types of tropical sun protection
Gavin Vanderplank
Wave of the Day
Earl Sullivan with a backlit look back
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Blake Neka's asymm nose pick
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In the Forums
burleigh said:Every single person that made a decision to NOT get the covid vaccine was right. Time has proven this.
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,237
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,237
Supafreak said:Not the friendliest reply https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19Kv4uDog2/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,681
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,681
udo said:HarveyM - So how long did it end up Taking ?
The Shaping Bay > How long do you have to wait for a custom at your local? 7
The Shaping Bay > How long do you have to wait for a custom at your local? 7
fitzroy-21 said:I don’t believe people particularly like PHON, same with Greens, Independents etc. It’s more a case of they have been backed into a corner…
Politico > Next Federal Election8,577
Politico > Next Federal Election8,577
I focus said:Great combination AW those two will cover a great range of waves.Webby does a great board
The Shaping Bay > Desert Storm surfboard1,821
The Shaping Bay > Desert Storm surfboard1,821
vicbloke said:Anyone have any experiences around Sanur in an El Nino year?Mate there is scoring consistent 3-4 feet with only six out for the earlies.
Wax On > I love Bali4,032
Wax On > I love Bali4,032
Wave of the day
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Macklin Flynn washes off the dust at low tide Tombies
Bill Morris
Wave of the Day
Grayson Hinrichs leaving sea level behind
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Willis Droomer grab free in a backside bowl
Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Harry Carpenter perfectly planted on a Cenny Coast skate ramp
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
The pack watches on as Harry Bryant drops into the desert
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Two types of tropical sun protection
Gavin Vanderplank
Wave of the Day
Earl Sullivan with a backlit look back
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Blake Neka's asymm nose pick
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