Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
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Articles
El Nino Arrives, The Swell Not Yet
Tuesday 27/10
17
Why, during this strong El Niño, are Hawaii and California struggling to get going?
Early Forecast: 2026 Philippines Pro
Monday 26/10
54
One typhoon has gone and, right on cue, another one is approaching the Philippines Sea,
Gallery: Peninsula Pumping
Monday 26/10
15
Following a great winter, Victoria has continue to pump deep into spring.
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Finals Day
Saturday 24/10
46
"The WSL faced down critics and protocol to hold out for the best surf of the event."
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Day 4
Friday 23/10
28
"The Artiste, as Paul Evans memorably described her, will not compromise."
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Day 3
Thursday 22/10
45
"You have to create a storyline, a reason for people to tune in and watch you. No-one else is going to do it for you."
After Tahiti: Is Surfing Facing A Moment Of Reckoning?
Wednesday 21/10
121
Following revelations of serious misconduct, is surfing also having a MeToo moment?
Kneel And Deliver
Tuesday 20/10
21
Kneelos are getting a makeover thanks to grassroots interest and a wild tropical comp.
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Day 2
Sunday 18/10
63
"Gone was the Californian stoner body language, the bored, over-it vibe she sometimes emanates."
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Day 1
Saturday 17/10
59
The WSL had "the greatest gift" bestowed on them in the form of 4-5 foot Supertubos.
Ameliaration: Looking For Clues In The Marshall Islands
Friday 16/10
23
Between surf trips, Martin Daly goes searching for Amelia Earhart's plane.
Forecast: 2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal
Thursday 15/10
17
The tents are up and the fragrant smell of sardines is wafting in the northerly.
Fast News
Queenscliff Win Surftag Series, Freshwater Win Juniors
Tuesday 27/10
The series wraps with Queenscliff taking top honours.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Best Of Cloudbreak
Friday 23/10
9
XL Cloudbreak through the ages, from Conan Hayes to Soli Bailey.
Junior SurfTag Showdown To Decide Series Champion
Thursday 22/10
This weekend, the groms have to step up for their clubs.
Typhoon Champi Steals The Crown
Wednesday 21/10
8
The Eastern Pacific has been getting the attention, but meanwhile out west.
Watch: Liam Turner // Sorted
Tuesday 20/10
15
Living, working, and surfing the Mentawais.
Eastern Pacific Breaks Hurricane Record
Wednesday 14/10
13
Fewer storms, but stronger.
Sierra Kerr And Ryan Kainalo Secure CT Spots
Wednesday 14/10
7
The 2027 Women's CT just got that bit more exciting.
Watch: Kobi Clements // Unwritten
Friday 09/10
15
Only seven minutes long, Unwritten is a physically pummeling clip.
Early Forecast: 2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal
Thursday 08/10
27
Though still a long way off, the wind and swell pattern is beginning to emerge.
Last Tix To Sydney Screening Of 'Stern Fever'
Thursday 08/10
Grab tickets to the world premiere of 'Stern Fever'.
Every Swell Has A History
Wednesday 07/10
39
...and you can track it with Swellnet's new hindcasting tool.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Cloudbreak XPress
Friday 02/10
12
Big and windy early, smaller and cleaner later.
In the Forums
basesix said:fwooarrr.. channelling my inner Caity.. I'm gonna go with - 'delectable'
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,664
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,664
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Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 114
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 114
AlfredWallace said:Supafreak. Hi Empirical evidence required to back your theory Einstein, please. Or…….the croc thought, I’m an old boy nearing the end of my…
Wax On > SupaWallace escapades551
Wax On > SupaWallace escapades551
basesix said:who you talking to willis? what're you sad about now.. isn't it 26° and sunny up there today?
Wax Off > Australia - you're standing in it13,821
Wax Off > Australia - you're standing in it13,821
truebluebasher said:Our Police State Pollies refused to be usurped by our Southern Cousins Political Crisis Exclusive! Helen Haines First Political Fallout…
Politico > Next Federal Election10,829
Politico > Next Federal Election10,829
Mcface said:Awesome O-S. Would love to go. Did you have a chance to get to those sand bottom rights further south? Thinking of the ones Torren surfed.
Wax On > Random surf clips3,256
Wax On > Random surf clips3,256
Supafreak said:Are any MAGAts confused as to why he’s called diaper Don ? [Facebook]
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,960
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,960
Wave of the day
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Sam Logan floating through a wild end section
Hayden O'Neill
Wave of the Day
Ava Holland showing how it's done
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Dingo Russell far from human habitation
Dave Otto
Wave of the Day
Mikey Brennan gliding across the cosmos
B K
Wave of the Day
Post-session appreciation
Tim Bonython
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Unattended and funnelling onto the flats
Andrew Shield
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Davi Glaser immediately under the hood
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Reconnecting with Josh Garner
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In the Forums
basesix said:fwooarrr.. channelling my inner Caity.. I'm gonna go with - 'delectable'
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,664
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,664
Roadkill said:https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/internet/painless-ais-vile-re…
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 114
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 114
AlfredWallace said:Supafreak. Hi Empirical evidence required to back your theory Einstein, please. Or…….the croc thought, I’m an old boy nearing the end of my…
Wax On > SupaWallace escapades551
Wax On > SupaWallace escapades551
basesix said:who you talking to willis? what're you sad about now.. isn't it 26° and sunny up there today?
Wax Off > Australia - you're standing in it13,821
Wax Off > Australia - you're standing in it13,821
truebluebasher said:Our Police State Pollies refused to be usurped by our Southern Cousins Political Crisis Exclusive! Helen Haines First Political Fallout…
Politico > Next Federal Election10,829
Politico > Next Federal Election10,829
Mcface said:Awesome O-S. Would love to go. Did you have a chance to get to those sand bottom rights further south? Thinking of the ones Torren surfed.
Wax On > Random surf clips3,256
Wax On > Random surf clips3,256
Supafreak said:Are any MAGAts confused as to why he’s called diaper Don ? [Facebook]
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,960
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,960
Wave of the day
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Sam Logan floating through a wild end section
Hayden O'Neill
Wave of the Day
Ava Holland showing how it's done
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Dingo Russell far from human habitation
Dave Otto
Wave of the Day
Mikey Brennan gliding across the cosmos
B K
Wave of the Day
Post-session appreciation
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Unattended and funnelling onto the flats
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Davi Glaser immediately under the hood
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Reconnecting with Josh Garner
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