The Best Stories Of 2025
Monday 29/12 45
Fantasy secret spots, XL swells, fallen stars, egghead science, and more.
2025 New Year Forecast
Thursday 25/12 7
Taking in the Boxing Day to New Year period.
Bootstrapping Into 2026: Keeping Swellnet Independent
Monday 22/12 181
We're gearing up for a major upgrade of the site and its forecasting tech. So it’s time for a public update.
2025 Christmas Forecast
Thursday 18/12 12
Looking around the grounds for the festive season.
Great Expectations
Wednesday 17/12 46
Expectations vs reality a decade after Slater's mic drop.
On The Rock And Roll
Tuesday 09/12 204
The dole and Australian surfing: The past, present, and future.
Tucker Wooding: Looking Down, Aiming Up
Friday 05/12 29
A chat with surfing's Blue Angel drone pilot.
La Niña Over The Line
Tuesday 02/12 50
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology have finally jumped on board and declared a La Niña.
Exclusive Wave Rights Again On The Cards In Fiji
Thursday 27/11 50
Government bill overturns access rights to Fijian waves.
Trouble Shooter // The Two-Board Quiver
Tuesday 25/11 61
Everyone knows the one-board quiver is unrealistic, but how should we go about doubling it?
Review: 'Stone Free' by John Ogden
Friday 21/11 50
The outlaw life of surfer smuggler Warren 'Abdul' Anderson.
New Breakwall Proposed At Narrowneck
Tuesday 06/01 10
"It will be funded in this year’s budget because it's high priority," says Mayor Tate.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Mullaghmore, December 2025
Monday 29/12 19
"Ample slow mo, a free string soundtrack, and one almighty paddle-in."
Watch: Christian Merello // Bucalemu Perfection
Monday 22/12 6
"Perhaps one of the best waves ever accidentally created."
Carissa Moore and Eli Hanneman Win Florence Pipe Pro
Monday 22/12 16
Carissa's comeback gets off to a succesful start.
WSL Takes Legal Action Against Pedro Scooby
Thursday 18/12 40
The WSL ask for a please explain after being accused of racism.
Science From The Tidal Zone
Tuesday 16/12 43
Morgan Bridgeford is a littoral scavenger!
Julian Wilson Puts CT Dreams To Bed
Tuesday 16/12 20
"Dreams of a WSL return fade away as I take Rivvia Projects by the horns."
Nic von Rupp, Clement Roseyro, Justine Dupont and Lucas Chianca Win Nazaré Big Wave Challenge
Sunday 14/12 31
A massive day of competition at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal.
Nazare Big Wave Challenge On Yellow Alert
Friday 12/12 19
Largest swell of the season incoming.
Into Your Imagination 2
Wednesday 10/12 1
The Christmas party to end all Christmas parties.
In the Forums
AlfredWallace said:
[quote=freeride76]I'm leaning towards some. sort of whistler- golden or rufous.
The call is so varied- different one at dawn and during...
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Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy
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andy-mac said:
[quote=truebluebasher]PM : "I'm not ruling out a Royal Commission into Antisemitism!"
Explanation on why this can't be called until best...
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Wax Off > Australia - you're standing in it
Wax Off > Australia - you're standing in it
12,439
Sprout said:
Awesome mate, looks beautiful, will get there one day, enjoy.
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Wax On > I heart WOTD
Wax On > I heart WOTD
5,042
dandandan said:
That 8'6" Mitchell Rae single fin looks incredible. Lucky there's a body of water separating me from all these good second hand boards or...
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Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~
1,612
udo said:
$100 - Goldy
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DC6RPN65t/
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Wax On > Help me find purple EA future fins!
Wax On > Help me find purple EA future fins!
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Articles
The Best Stories Of 2025
Monday 29/12 45
Fantasy secret spots, XL swells, fallen stars, egghead science, and more.
2025 New Year Forecast
Thursday 25/12 7
Taking in the Boxing Day to New Year period.
Bootstrapping Into 2026: Keeping Swellnet Independent
Monday 22/12 181
We're gearing up for a major upgrade of the site and its forecasting tech. So it’s time for a public update.
2025 Christmas Forecast
Thursday 18/12 12
Looking around the grounds for the festive season.
Great Expectations
Wednesday 17/12 46
Expectations vs reality a decade after Slater's mic drop.
On The Rock And Roll
Tuesday 09/12 204
The dole and Australian surfing: The past, present, and future.
Tucker Wooding: Looking Down, Aiming Up
Friday 05/12 29
A chat with surfing's Blue Angel drone pilot.
La Niña Over The Line
Tuesday 02/12 50
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology have finally jumped on board and declared a La Niña.
Exclusive Wave Rights Again On The Cards In Fiji
Thursday 27/11 50
Government bill overturns access rights to Fijian waves.
Trouble Shooter // The Two-Board Quiver
Tuesday 25/11 61
Everyone knows the one-board quiver is unrealistic, but how should we go about doubling it?
Review: 'Stone Free' by John Ogden
Friday 21/11 50
The outlaw life of surfer smuggler Warren 'Abdul' Anderson.
Fast News
New Breakwall Proposed At Narrowneck
Tuesday 06/01 10
"It will be funded in this year’s budget because it's high priority," says Mayor Tate.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Mullaghmore, December 2025
Monday 29/12 19
"Ample slow mo, a free string soundtrack, and one almighty paddle-in."
Watch: Christian Merello // Bucalemu Perfection
Monday 22/12 6
"Perhaps one of the best waves ever accidentally created."
Carissa Moore and Eli Hanneman Win Florence Pipe Pro
Monday 22/12 16
Carissa's comeback gets off to a succesful start.
WSL Takes Legal Action Against Pedro Scooby
Thursday 18/12 40
The WSL ask for a please explain after being accused of racism.
Science From The Tidal Zone
Tuesday 16/12 43
Morgan Bridgeford is a littoral scavenger!
Julian Wilson Puts CT Dreams To Bed
Tuesday 16/12 20
"Dreams of a WSL return fade away as I take Rivvia Projects by the horns."
Nic von Rupp, Clement Roseyro, Justine Dupont and Lucas Chianca Win Nazaré Big Wave Challenge
Sunday 14/12 31
A massive day of competition at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal.
Nazare Big Wave Challenge On Yellow Alert
Friday 12/12 19
Largest swell of the season incoming.
Into Your Imagination 2
Wednesday 10/12 1
The Christmas party to end all Christmas parties.
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