Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Harry Carpenter perfectly planted on a Cenny Coast skate ramp
Articles
2026 Fiji Pro: Day 2
Thursday 27/08
7
"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
68
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."
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 2
Monday 10/08
50
"It takes a certain type of individual to observe the waves ridden by Dora and Moniz and think: 'Yeah, I want a piece of that.'"
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
21
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
49
"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.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Shippies In July
Friday 24/07
8
"After a string of disappointing swell chases, this one finally came together."
In the Forums
AndyM said:We can only hope!I'm sure I'm being misogynistic somehow.
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,196
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,196
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Politico > Next Federal Election8,409
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Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,060
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Wave of the day
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
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Jess Landrigan scooping in down south
Dave Otto
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Crow's nest view of the 'Stern
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Late arvo Sumatran shimmer with Jack Bodi
Josh Morgan
Wave of the Day
Crisp whip from Ava Holland
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In the Forums
AndyM said:We can only hope!I'm sure I'm being misogynistic somehow.
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,196
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,196
seeds said:Ah, I’m comforted to see our Aussie reps are so manly. Such fine examples of Australian jooooz. View this post on Instagram…
Politico > Next Federal Election8,409
Politico > Next Federal Election8,409
joeyjojo said:Best board ad description ever!https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1753984366051849/?ref=browse_…
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,060
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,060
Wave of the day
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
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Jess Landrigan scooping in down south
Dave Otto
Wave of the Day
Crow's nest view of the 'Stern
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Late arvo Sumatran shimmer with Jack Bodi
Josh Morgan
Wave of the Day
Crisp whip from Ava Holland
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