Gavin Vanderplank
Wave of the Day
Earl Sullivan slides into a backlit Indonesian cavern
Articles
Typhoon Bavi: Right On Cue
Friday 03/07
17
A day after the WSL added Cloud 9 to the CT, the western Pacific submits its credentials.
Tropical Storm, Polar Swell
Thursday 02/07
19
The hidden link between tropical disturbances and cold outbreaks across the Australian region.
Trouble In The Channel
Tuesday 30/06
50
Why Teahupoo is being shut down more often.
Even Further Down The Line
Monday 29/06
11
Though it still holds up well, time has altered how we view 'All Down The Line', writes Steve Shearer.
2026 Rio Pro: Finals Day (Finally)
Saturday 27/06
49
Yago and Sawyer take the win at Saquarema.
The Flyer: The Foreign Country
Saturday 27/06
26
This time last week I was checking the surf at Yo Yos, West Sumbawa.
Indonesian QS Events Cancelled Amid Funding Cuts
Thursday 25/06
47
Upcoming Indonesian surfers dealt a blow with two local comps dumped.
2026 Rio Pro: Finals Day (Mostly)
Tuesday 23/06
32
It was on and then, once again, it wasn't.
Welcome To The New WAMS
Monday 22/06
40
Heralding the beginning of a whole raft of new mapping features we’ve been working on for quite some time.
How Much Surf Does A Surfer Need?
Monday 22/06
18
Take away the waves and a surfer is just someone who wakes up early for no reason.
2026 Rio Pro: Day 2
Sunday 21/06
29
Another massive day of pro surfing conducted in wobbly, backwashy but improved 3-4ft surf at Itauna.
2026 Rio Pro: Day 1
Saturday 20/06
46
It was an absolute bloodbath of the top seeds today.
Fast News
The Philippines Pro Joins The CT
Thursday 02/07
25
The Championship Tour will swing by Cloud 9.
More Eyes, More Alarms
Wednesday 01/07
23
Will NSW's drone expansion change how we think about sharks?
Watch: Inside The World's Most Private Wave
Monday 29/06
30
Is the wave at Nihiwatu worth the price tag? Tom de Souza surfs it to decide.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Decoded
Monday 29/06
2
Tim finds sideshore wind isn't the only obstacle to big Chopes.
Shark Bumps Surfer At Winkipop
Wednesday 24/06
91
Surfers on the midday shift at Winkipop made a hasty retreat.
Bells Whale Carcass To Be Removed
Monday 22/06
23
Authorities will attempt to remove a humpback whale carcass from Bells Beach this morning.
Watch: Yorkes By Tim Bonython
Friday 19/06
35
Tim lucked into a fun run of swell at a place he's been visiting for over forty years.
2026 Autumn Retrospective
Friday 12/06
8
A delayed summer manifested into autumn, with the East Coast shining.
Watch: Lords Of The Slab
Tuesday 09/06
8
Tim Bonython captured the final swell of the season with a mix of Cape and Shark Island.
Watch: Nias On Steroids
Thursday 04/06
32
Picture perfect, solid Nias from last week's large groundswell.
Watch: Jordy Liackman // Somewhere Perfect
Wednesday 27/05
2
"The biggest swell on the charts was barely over a metre - I accepted we were going to get skunked."
In the Forums
Arnold Horshack said:Hey IB. I'm genuinely interested in how you got the wave riding itch from such a place as Copenhagen..
You're obviously an experienced…
Wax On > Why did you move from your home town?8
Wax On > Why did you move from your home town?8
andy-mac said:seeds wrote: Seems legit
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXIkr8QkaxI/?igsh=eWlkcnN1dDNxYmYy
FFS.... what a crazy time to be alive.
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,024
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,024
blow-in-9999 said:Any updates on this? I've done mine at watukarung and I'm enjoying an Indo hospital in Yogyakarta at the moment. I'd already done part of…
Wax Off > Dislocated Shoulder Recovery28
Wax Off > Dislocated Shoulder Recovery28
Howard Taylor said:Unfortunately the legislation ensures that companies that have ties with the CFMEU get preference over companies that are trying to do the…
Politico > Next Federal Election6,820
Politico > Next Federal Election6,820
benskii said:Yeah right on. I'm still listening to his early stuff. You could say...
Wax Off > Tunes9,300
Wax Off > Tunes9,300
Wave of the day
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Marlon Harrison making moves on the D-floor
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Keeping the crowd amused in Sumatra
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
And in the end there was Kipp
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Mark Rule feeling his way into a sunny Indo section
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Sam Lemdrum sends it skywards on a clear Gold Coast day
Toby Manson
Wave of the Day
When a quiet stretch of coast outdoes itself
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Marlon Harrison with a fresh pop
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Blue on blue at midwinter Margs
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In the Forums
Arnold Horshack said:Hey IB. I'm genuinely interested in how you got the wave riding itch from such a place as Copenhagen..
You're obviously an experienced…
Wax On > Why did you move from your home town?8
Wax On > Why did you move from your home town?8
andy-mac said:seeds wrote: Seems legit
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXIkr8QkaxI/?igsh=eWlkcnN1dDNxYmYy
FFS.... what a crazy time to be alive.
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,024
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,024
blow-in-9999 said:Any updates on this? I've done mine at watukarung and I'm enjoying an Indo hospital in Yogyakarta at the moment. I'd already done part of…
Wax Off > Dislocated Shoulder Recovery28
Wax Off > Dislocated Shoulder Recovery28
Howard Taylor said:Unfortunately the legislation ensures that companies that have ties with the CFMEU get preference over companies that are trying to do the…
Politico > Next Federal Election6,820
Politico > Next Federal Election6,820
benskii said:Yeah right on. I'm still listening to his early stuff. You could say...
Wax Off > Tunes9,300
Wax Off > Tunes9,300
Wave of the day
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Marlon Harrison making moves on the D-floor
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Keeping the crowd amused in Sumatra
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
And in the end there was Kipp
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Mark Rule feeling his way into a sunny Indo section
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Sam Lemdrum sends it skywards on a clear Gold Coast day
Toby Manson
Wave of the Day
When a quiet stretch of coast outdoes itself
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Marlon Harrison with a fresh pop
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Blue on blue at midwinter Margs
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