David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Late arvo Sumatran shimmer with Jack Bodi
Articles
Presenting Surfing Super League
Wednesday 19/08
47
A new league. A new format. The sport a nation was built on...apparently.
Early Forecast: 2026 Fiji Pro
Tuesday 18/08
53
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
85
"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.'"
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 1
Monday 10/08
47
Lets not beat around the bush - it was a day that belonged completely to Robert Kelly Slater.
Sand, Shifting
Thursday 06/08
29
The only constant on the Outer Banks, and the fight to control it.
2026 US Open Of Surfing - Finals Day
Tuesday 04/08
58
"We farewell the US Open, memorable for absolutely nothing..."
Forecast: 2026 Tahiti Pro
Monday 03/08
167
After a six-week break, the CT season is gonna resume with fireworks.
Fast News
Watch: Sun Moon Light Sun With Asher Pacey
Monday 17/08
19
Board testing in Baja California.
Watch: Worst Event Call Ever?
Friday 14/08
13
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
36
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."
Forecast: 2026 US Open Of Surfing
Friday 24/07
42
The waiting period will be bookended by two hurricanes.
In the Forums
truebluebasher said:Meanwhile [LNP] Police State continues censoring us citizens.State of silence. It's a repeat of the Joh Govt & Newman government's gag…
Politico > Next Federal Election8,150
Politico > Next Federal Election8,150
benskii said:Brilliant reply thanks AW!! I am keen to do that with the local Boronia but that's what the nurseries have been trying without success…
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy3,153
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy3,153
blackers said:It's going to be bad sadly. Be careful if you walk your dog on the beach. Plenty of wash ups are coming, and it's transmissible to mammals.
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years41
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years41
seeds said:I eat heaps of Sirena Lite in the small cans. It’s in a dash of olive oil, not drowning in it. Very good tuna as a snack straight out of…
Wax Off > Come and Get It! (cooking tips for surfer blokes)92
Wax Off > Come and Get It! (cooking tips for surfer blokes)92
velocityjohnno said:Follow up story on the widespread mortgage fraud that is alleged to have been found:https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2026/08/anti-money…
Wax Off > House prices6,449
Wax Off > House prices6,449
Westofthelake said:"While you pay more for everything, Donald Trump wants your tax dollars for what many are calling the Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Ballroom"Say…
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,469
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,469
GuySmiley said:^^ more like @info and his perennially angry lot !!
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,122
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,122
Wave of the day
Josh Morgan
Wave of the Day
Crisp whip from Ava Holland
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Dakoda Walters letting his fins breathe
Tim Bonython's Swell Chasers
Wave of the Day
Weekend caverns supporting Jake Steele
Romy Becker-Roache
Wave of the Day
Life speeds up
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Sam Logan gets that warm fuzzy feeling
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Around the next headland, over the next sand dune
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Lachie Brearley gets rolled by the foamball
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Jai Glindeman slipping into Shippies
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In the Forums
truebluebasher said:Meanwhile [LNP] Police State continues censoring us citizens.State of silence. It's a repeat of the Joh Govt & Newman government's gag…
Politico > Next Federal Election8,150
Politico > Next Federal Election8,150
benskii said:Brilliant reply thanks AW!! I am keen to do that with the local Boronia but that's what the nurseries have been trying without success…
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy3,153
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy3,153
blackers said:It's going to be bad sadly. Be careful if you walk your dog on the beach. Plenty of wash ups are coming, and it's transmissible to mammals.
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years41
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years41
seeds said:I eat heaps of Sirena Lite in the small cans. It’s in a dash of olive oil, not drowning in it. Very good tuna as a snack straight out of…
Wax Off > Come and Get It! (cooking tips for surfer blokes)92
Wax Off > Come and Get It! (cooking tips for surfer blokes)92
velocityjohnno said:Follow up story on the widespread mortgage fraud that is alleged to have been found:https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2026/08/anti-money…
Wax Off > House prices6,449
Wax Off > House prices6,449
Westofthelake said:"While you pay more for everything, Donald Trump wants your tax dollars for what many are calling the Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Ballroom"Say…
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,469
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,469
GuySmiley said:^^ more like @info and his perennially angry lot !!
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,122
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,122
Wave of the day
Josh Morgan
Wave of the Day
Crisp whip from Ava Holland
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Dakoda Walters letting his fins breathe
Tim Bonython's Swell Chasers
Wave of the Day
Weekend caverns supporting Jake Steele
Romy Becker-Roache
Wave of the Day
Life speeds up
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Sam Logan gets that warm fuzzy feeling
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Around the next headland, over the next sand dune
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Lachie Brearley gets rolled by the foamball
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Jai Glindeman slipping into Shippies
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