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Wave of the Day
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2026 US Open Of Surfing - Finals Day
Tuesday 04/08
25
"We farewell the US Open, memorable for absolutely nothing..."
Forecast: 2026 Tahiti Pro
Monday 03/08
70
After a six-week break, the CT season is gonna resume with fireworks.
2026 US Open Of Surfing - Early Rounds
Saturday 01/08
34
Hurricane swell in the water, subdued vibe on the beach.
Council Loses Seawall Fight, Wamberal Takes Note
Wednesday 29/07
42
The North Entrance judgment hands a precedent to Wamberal home owners.
Review: 'Xanatollu: Surfing The Island Hopper'
Monday 27/07
35
Michael Kew takes a flight route linking six of the emptiest airports in the Pacific.
The Long Arm Of El Niño
Friday 24/07
16
Tropical storms in the Pacific Ocean yet placid in the Atlantic.
The Many Lives Of Kyra Jonsun
Wednesday 22/07
40
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
48
"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
19
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.
Fast News
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
4
The second in Russ and filmmaker Andrew Kaineder's Watermarks series.
Dolphin Swimming Into Super Typhoon Territory
Thursday 30/07
7
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.
Watch: Surfing Alone In The Bering Sea
Wednesday 22/07
28
"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
28
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
13
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.
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benskii said:Yep. I remember a few years ago hearing about an aged care home in Noosa that was struggling to find staff because it was impossible to…
Politico > Next Federal Election7,606
Politico > Next Federal Election7,606
benskii said:Thanks sprout, I've never done that walk but I'll put that on the to do list. Although with the speed I walk, I might need to leave a car…
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,928
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,928
basesix said:^ what's the gist, physicist? link not available:This content isn't available at the momentWhen this happens, it's usually because…
Wax On > I love Bali3,963
Wax On > I love Bali3,963
truebluebasher said:H5 Bird Flu ground crew exclusive VoN overview without all that cock-a-doodle-doo hullabaloo!Things seem to be moving too fast without…
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,101
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,101
andy-mac said:Nice to see OC shot from the reef rather than cliff....Such a beautiful wave!
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,178
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,178
Bnkref said:A mate of mine is selling a 6’9 Webster Napalm if anyone’s keen https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2210653959505844/?ref=…
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,042
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,042
seeds said:I miss the king parrots and cockatoos that would visit in Pootown.Strangely, the loopy lorikeets have, just this last few days, started…
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years25
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years25
andy-mac said:
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,643
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,643
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Michael Lester
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Fin deep and fast - Jamie Colley, Indonesia
Mick Gullan
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Mid-winter blues in the South-West
Andy Smyth
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Left, right, whatever you feel like
Rodney Harris
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Kelpie Brookes takes a walk in the park
David Thiem
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Wild curves off the west coast of Sumatra
Andrew Shield
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Jay Occhilupo's day-glo lip blow
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In the Forums
benskii said:Yep. I remember a few years ago hearing about an aged care home in Noosa that was struggling to find staff because it was impossible to…
Politico > Next Federal Election7,606
Politico > Next Federal Election7,606
benskii said:Thanks sprout, I've never done that walk but I'll put that on the to do list. Although with the speed I walk, I might need to leave a car…
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,928
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,928
basesix said:^ what's the gist, physicist? link not available:This content isn't available at the momentWhen this happens, it's usually because…
Wax On > I love Bali3,963
Wax On > I love Bali3,963
truebluebasher said:H5 Bird Flu ground crew exclusive VoN overview without all that cock-a-doodle-doo hullabaloo!Things seem to be moving too fast without…
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,101
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,101
andy-mac said:Nice to see OC shot from the reef rather than cliff....Such a beautiful wave!
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,178
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,178
Bnkref said:A mate of mine is selling a 6’9 Webster Napalm if anyone’s keen https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2210653959505844/?ref=…
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,042
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,042
seeds said:I miss the king parrots and cockatoos that would visit in Pootown.Strangely, the loopy lorikeets have, just this last few days, started…
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years25
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years25
andy-mac said:
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,643
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,643
Wave of the day
Judy Scanlon
Wave of the Day
Pitching top to bottom on the Surf Coast
Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Tyler Hallett with work to do
Luis Grbevski
Wave of the Day
Fin deep and fast - Jamie Colley, Indonesia
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Mid-winter blues in the South-West
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Left, right, whatever you feel like
Rodney Harris
Wave of the Day
Kelpie Brookes takes a walk in the park
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Wild curves off the west coast of Sumatra
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Jay Occhilupo's day-glo lip blow
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