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Articles
The Long Arm Of El Niño
Friday 24/07
10
Tropical storms in the Pacific Ocean yet placid in the Atlantic.
The Many Lives Of Kyra Jonsun
Wednesday 22/07
35
An innovative shaper and photographer, and a pioneering snowboarder, yet very little of Kyra's work survives.
Introducing The Association For The Progression of Bodyboarding
Tuesday 21/07
40
"What bodyboarding has is a lot of dedication and passion, what it lacks is direction and cohesion."
Watch: Johanna Brebner // Spaces In Between
Friday 17/07
18
Cycling from one end of New Zealand to the other is as easy as riding a bike.
Whale Carcass Washes Ashore Near Cronulla
Friday 17/07
19
Feet up in Cronulla as a four-metre humpback washes ashore.
The Slow Burn
Wednesday 15/07
39
After twenty-one years trying to heat your wetsuit, Chris Lyons is finally sending his warm regards.
Tracing Typhoon Bavi's Cold Wake
Tuesday 14/07
19
Typhoon Bavi spent nine days in the Western Pacific and didn't leave without taking something.
A Different High: Michael Vautor and Acting
Monday 13/07
6
He was Teahupoo's original taxi boat driver, but these days Michael Vautor gets his adrenaline hits on stage and screen.
2026 Championship Tour Mid-Year Review
Friday 10/07
63
Steve offers his half-year report card - also revisiting predictions he made back in February.
Not So Swell, Mate
Wednesday 08/07
73
João Valente shreds the myth of the Brazilian Storm - turns out the hunger wasn't for food.
When Your Kids Won't Surf
Tuesday 07/07
71
How should failed parents cope with the news?
Typhoon Bavi: Right On Cue
Friday 03/07
58
A day after the WSL added Cloud 9 to the CT, the western Pacific submits its credentials.
Fast News
Watch: Tim Bonython // Shippies In July
Friday 24/07
5
"After a string of disappointing swell chases, this one finally came together."
Forecast: 2026 US Open Of Surfing
Friday 24/07
25
The waiting period will be bookended by two hurricanes.
Watch: Surfing Alone In The Bering Sea
Wednesday 22/07
26
"The novelty of scoring when you least expect it."
Houshmand And Bonvalot Claim 2026 Ballito Pro Titles
Monday 20/07
12
The event was no easy insurance run for CT surfers looking for back up.
Watch: Jonathon Gubbins // Same But Different
Friday 17/07
27
A singular approach to a familiar wave.
Watch: Russ Bierke // Watermarks - Episode 1
Thursday 16/07
3
Two decades of surfing compressed into ten eventful seconds.
The WSL Plays Its Wildcards
Wednesday 15/07
11
Who's in, who's earned it, and who sells tickets.
Watch: Jordy Smith And Friends
Sunday 12/07
10
Below sea level speed runs in double-overhead waves.
Watch Russell Bierke // A Decade Of Surfing
Tuesday 07/07
19
Russ' greatest pits from 2016 till now.
Kelly Slater Takes Wildcard Into Event He Sponsors
Tuesday 07/07
34
54-year old Slater will surf the Outerknown Tahiti Pro next month.
Watch: Tahlija Redgard // Gifts From The Blue
Monday 06/07
126
Part surf film, part blueprint for living.
Czermak And Gallina Take Teahupoo Trials
Monday 06/07
18
The Teahupoo Trials wrapped late last week in conditions befitting the venue.
In the Forums
wax24 said:(Very sorry to barge in on your warm cake smell vibe, Base. I enjoy that far more than what I “contributed” above. Just gets a bridge too…
Wax Off > Middle East Mess99
Wax Off > Middle East Mess99
truebluebasher said:Thought why not see if we can slip a promo by the crew...think we might just get away with this....
Background...tbb had thought he'd heard…
Wax Off > World Music... oops, I mean, music that is perhaps unfamiliar to western listeners because it's from underrepresented places..109
Wax Off > World Music... oops, I mean, music that is perhaps unfamiliar to western listeners because it's from underrepresented places..109
truebluebasher said:Ben's Tunesmiths dial up 1980's Denonic Models to 11...
e harmony envoy...Warning!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/355017316734
https://i.pinimg…
Wax Off > Tunes9,348
Wax Off > Tunes9,348
wdh said:mikehunt207 wrote: Ive got a 6,8 that i picked up second hand. Beautiful stick, good nick other than some pressure ding on deck. Doesnt…
The Shaping Bay > OuterIslands non Flex.96
The Shaping Bay > OuterIslands non Flex.96
udo said:Flash Back to the Power Balance Wrist Band
:- ]]
https://111213968.superpatch.com/?_gl=1*1j5n9xf*_gcl_au*MTQzODc0Njg1NS4…
View…
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,610
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,610
views from the cockpit said:Cheers TBB,
I grew up on a diet of Asimov, Heinlein and Clarke so shall check out the above^
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 42
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 42
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Early morning access
Andrew Shield
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Ethan's hands stay quiet as the rail sings through a D'Bah bottom turn
Bill Morris
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Unsuspecting urban corner
Tim Bonython
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Tyler Hollmer-Cross dwarfed by a Shipstern lip
Jamie Colley
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Cheyne Brown scratching the back of an Indo peeler
Romy Becker-Roache
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Dawn patrol maths - two lines, one taker
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In the Forums
wax24 said:(Very sorry to barge in on your warm cake smell vibe, Base. I enjoy that far more than what I “contributed” above. Just gets a bridge too…
Wax Off > Middle East Mess99
Wax Off > Middle East Mess99
truebluebasher said:Thought why not see if we can slip a promo by the crew...think we might just get away with this....
Background...tbb had thought he'd heard…
Wax Off > World Music... oops, I mean, music that is perhaps unfamiliar to western listeners because it's from underrepresented places..109
Wax Off > World Music... oops, I mean, music that is perhaps unfamiliar to western listeners because it's from underrepresented places..109
truebluebasher said:Ben's Tunesmiths dial up 1980's Denonic Models to 11...
e harmony envoy...Warning!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/355017316734
https://i.pinimg…
Wax Off > Tunes9,348
Wax Off > Tunes9,348
wdh said:mikehunt207 wrote: Ive got a 6,8 that i picked up second hand. Beautiful stick, good nick other than some pressure ding on deck. Doesnt…
The Shaping Bay > OuterIslands non Flex.96
The Shaping Bay > OuterIslands non Flex.96
udo said:Flash Back to the Power Balance Wrist Band
:- ]]
https://111213968.superpatch.com/?_gl=1*1j5n9xf*_gcl_au*MTQzODc0Njg1NS4…
View…
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,610
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,610
views from the cockpit said:Cheers TBB,
I grew up on a diet of Asimov, Heinlein and Clarke so shall check out the above^
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 42
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 42
Wave of the day
Swilly
Wave of the Day
Sam Yoon flying on the Kirra Express
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Top heavy on the South Coast
Romy Becker-Roache
Wave of the Day
Early morning access
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Ethan's hands stay quiet as the rail sings through a D'Bah bottom turn
Bill Morris
Wave of the Day
Unsuspecting urban corner
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Tyler Hollmer-Cross dwarfed by a Shipstern lip
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Cheyne Brown scratching the back of an Indo peeler
Romy Becker-Roache
Wave of the Day
Dawn patrol maths - two lines, one taker
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