It's a Victorian classic: blue sky, north winds, shoulders running every which way.

Not only will the 11-time world champion be back in 2017, he's "going to take one more stab at a title next year and really try to put a year together."

Tag For Life have proposed a novel way of disseminating the latest white shark scientific findings free of media bias or outdated folklore - over a coffee.

“I've put on four kilos of muscle for big power turns, Curl Curl is one of my favourite beaches so I should win easy.” - Dayyan Neve

The San Diegan surfer/shaper marches to the beat of his own drum atop Cloudbreak's flawless form.

It's the most admired and maligned surfboard design in history. Loved and loathed in equal measure. Now, on the eve of a limited edition release, Geoff McCoy chats about the beginnings of his beloved Lazor Zap.

More footage from Monday at Nazare including a bunch of paddle in efforts.