The first contest of the Women's 2017 CT paddled out at windblown Snapper with Tyler Wright an early victim.

Economist finds good waves bring people and their money, also bestows Margaret River with the dubious honour of hosting three of the most increasingly popular breaks in Australia.

Asher Pacey flies out of civilization and into isolation, and perfection too.

"It was the breakthrough pro surfing needed, and it was so good we're still using the same system today." - Andy McKinnon

Floridian surfer Oliver Kurtz and Sean Benik team up to produce this weird and wonderful long-play clip.

Joined by Andrew Kidman and the Windy Hills, with lost footage from the Albe Falzon archives.

Last week's strong east swell is still lingering in the muscle memory, so revisit some powerful beachbreaks action in this video by Doug MacFarlane.