XXL storm bearing down on Europe's western coasts
Sunday 25/10 96
A ridge of light wind will blow offshore at the same time a significant north-west swell strikes Nazare this week.
Swellnet Analysis
South Straddie: The Castle Made Of Sand
Tuesday 06/10 106
How a design conceived in a Dutch laboratory became one of Australia's greatest beachbreaks.
2020 vision: The surf outlook for the next three months
Tuesday 29/09 77
As La Niña continues to develop, we look at the surf outlook for the coming three months.
On the frequency of rogue waves
Tuesday 15/09 68
Just out of Carnarvon, the 'King Waves Kill' sign warns tourists of rogue waves around the Quobba Blowholes. But what are rogue waves and how frequent are they?
The winter that was - 2020
Thursday 03/09 55
Spring has sprung across most of the country, but before it fades from memory let's look back on the winter that was.
La Niña Alert
Thursday 20/08 41
This week, the Bureau of Meteorology forecast an increased likelihood of a La Niña event happening. What does it mean for surf prospects?
For Seeking Heat Capacity
Tuesday 18/08 53
Why water temperatures don't keep pace with the seasons.
Not so dry July
Wednesday 05/08 25
The Surf Coast was terrible, while the East Coast pumped. A look back at the synoptic setup through July.
The cluster effect
Thursday 30/07 52
Why are we seeing back to back lows forming in the Tasman Sea this season?
Closing in on cyclone forecasts
Friday 24/07 10
The most powerful of all weather phenomena is also the most unpredictable, but scientists are improving cyclone forecasts, and surfers stand to benefit.
From west to east, the stage is set
Tuesday 07/07 44
A storm off Western Australia provides the pre-cursor for a low that's forecast to develop in the Tasman Sea next week.
Looking back on a great run of surf
Thursday 02/07 13
It's been a great six weeks of waves on the East Coast. We look at the setup responsible for the run of quality surf.