Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
The spoils of refraction
Articles
Rather Not Know
Sunday 13/09
68
At what point does knowing more start costing us something?
2026 Trestles Pro: Day 1
Sunday 13/09
12
Happy days for the Clarence as Oscar Berry gets the monkey off his back.
A Different High: Luke Cederman and Humour
Monday 07/09
44
"I like looking at things within surfing and picking them apart because a lot of it's fucking ridiculous."
2026 Fiji Pro: Finals Day
Thursday 03/09
170
"The surfing Gabe delivered was the way Cloudbreak is surfed in heaven."
2026 Fiji Pro: Day 5
Wednesday 02/09
22
"Kauli then dialled up the carves to 11 showing that he'll be nobody’s pet cat on Finals Day."
Australia's Fracturing Relationship With El Niño
Tuesday 01/09
50
A powerful El Niño may be building but all's not as it seems Down Under.
2026 Fiji Pro: Day 4
Monday 31/08
42
"What stands out the most from the elimination of top seeds is how little it has affected the rankings."
2026 Fiji Pro: Day 3
Friday 28/08
66
"A three-heater day held in dreamy but slow 3-4 foot Cloudbreak."
2026 Fiji Pro: Day 2
Thursday 27/08
22
"I see a guy walking his dog every day when he is home. Big, friendly dog, with a waggy tail."
2026 Fiji Pro: Day 1
Wednesday 26/08
54
"It was the most instant, obvious ten for years. The judges took less than 30 seconds to award it."
Forecast: 2026 Fiji Pro
Monday 24/08
76
There'll be swell early in the period with a hint of much more towards the end.
Fast News
Oscar Berry's Last Stand
Thursday 10/09
34
Membership awaits at the club no-one wants to join.
25 Years Of SurfTag Kicks Off This Weekend
Tuesday 08/09
2
North Steyne Boardriders can create history this Saturday.
Early Forecast: 2026 Trestles Pro
Tuesday 08/09
122
Hurricane swell now, marathon swell then - what can CT surfers expect in between?
Surf Abu Dhabi Pro Scrapped, For Now
Monday 07/09
14
Though the WSL "looks forward to returning."
Watch: Tim Bonython // The Chase
Friday 04/09
5
A two-part quest involving cars, planes, boats, skis, and surfboards.
Surfing’s (Other) Most Dangerous Site
Thursday 03/09
69
Chardo goes online, searching for that diamond tail in the rough.
Secret Plan For Surf Retreat On South Stradbroke
Wednesday 02/09
25
The "nature-based" development also includes an 18 hole golf course, plus helipad and more.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Hells Bells
Tuesday 01/09
10
Timeless lines from this season and from decades ago.
Running Hot In The Eastern Pacific
Tuesday 01/09
12
What's the collective noun for a group of hurricanes?
Watch: Russell Bierke // Watermarks - Episode 3
Friday 21/08
10
Russ details two amazing waves, neither made.
In the Forums
benskii said:How does bream sashimi sound to people? View this post on Instagram
Wax Off > Fishing tips1,436
Wax Off > Fishing tips1,436
Supafreak said:PH is absent again . I feel a victim interview coming up .No I didn’t write this next copy and pasted extract ( for those that struggle to…
Politico > Next Federal Election9,229
Politico > Next Federal Election9,229
Howard Taylor said:Venezuela are broke and their Oil industry is in a horrible state after decades of mismanagement and sanctions. Partnering with major oil…
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,560
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,560
AlfredWallace said:Craig&Co. if you have any little gullies or areas of slightly lesser sunlight, I’d try Backhousia citriodora Lemon Scented Myrtle.…
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy3,208
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy3,208
blackers said:Nice, that Grub stuff. I concur that the vocal style is compelling. Good to hear Built to spill again.
Wax Off > Tunes9,562
Wax Off > Tunes9,562
Indo said:Cool shot you can really see how it bends from the air.I love this wave it has the best take off when overhead a swinging peak comes in…
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,557
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,557
udo said:https://www.facebook.com/reel/1138211648547049
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,689
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,689
benskii said:Cheers Al. Those are pretty big apartments by Oz standards I think. My house is apparently only 111m2 inside.
Wax Off > Show us your photos4,077
Wax Off > Show us your photos4,077
southernraw said:Holy shit that's a huge bite!! Hope old mates doing ok. Sheeeesh!!
Wax On > Shark Stories2,358
Wax On > Shark Stories2,358
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Tim Bonython
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David Thiem
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Flawless afterthoughts in Sumatra
Tim Bonython
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Sam Thomas switches from hydro to aero as Shippies gets dynamic
David Thiem
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Happiness shared is happiness doubled - Jack Bodi, Sumatra
Adam Wolfenden
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Early morning meeting
Andy Smyth
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A moment of silence, please
Mick Gullan
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Desert optimism
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
With or without you
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In the Forums
benskii said:How does bream sashimi sound to people? View this post on Instagram
Wax Off > Fishing tips1,436
Wax Off > Fishing tips1,436
Supafreak said:PH is absent again . I feel a victim interview coming up .No I didn’t write this next copy and pasted extract ( for those that struggle to…
Politico > Next Federal Election9,229
Politico > Next Federal Election9,229
Howard Taylor said:Venezuela are broke and their Oil industry is in a horrible state after decades of mismanagement and sanctions. Partnering with major oil…
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,560
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,560
AlfredWallace said:Craig&Co. if you have any little gullies or areas of slightly lesser sunlight, I’d try Backhousia citriodora Lemon Scented Myrtle.…
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy3,208
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy3,208
blackers said:Nice, that Grub stuff. I concur that the vocal style is compelling. Good to hear Built to spill again.
Wax Off > Tunes9,562
Wax Off > Tunes9,562
Indo said:Cool shot you can really see how it bends from the air.I love this wave it has the best take off when overhead a swinging peak comes in…
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,557
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,557
udo said:https://www.facebook.com/reel/1138211648547049
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,689
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,689
benskii said:Cheers Al. Those are pretty big apartments by Oz standards I think. My house is apparently only 111m2 inside.
Wax Off > Show us your photos4,077
Wax Off > Show us your photos4,077
southernraw said:Holy shit that's a huge bite!! Hope old mates doing ok. Sheeeesh!!
Wax On > Shark Stories2,358
Wax On > Shark Stories2,358
Wave of the day
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Harry Bryant slips into big Cloudbreak
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Flawless afterthoughts in Sumatra
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Sam Thomas switches from hydro to aero as Shippies gets dynamic
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Happiness shared is happiness doubled - Jack Bodi, Sumatra
Adam Wolfenden
Wave of the Day
Early morning meeting
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
A moment of silence, please
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Desert optimism
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
With or without you
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