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2026 Fiji Pro: Day 3
Friday 28/08
65
"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
69
There'll be swell early in the period with a hint of much more towards the end.
Lucy Darragh and Rajo Barrel Win 2026 Rip Curl Cup
Friday 21/08
20
As Padang Padang pumps from sunrise to sunset.
Presenting Surfing Super League
Wednesday 19/08
54
A new league. A new format. The sport a nation was built on...apparently.
Early Forecast: 2026 Fiji Pro
Tuesday 18/08
132
The WSL once again has the wind at its back as the Fiji Pro approaches.
2026 Tahiti Pro: Finals Day
Friday 14/08
170
"A brilliant finals day which built to a crescendo of technical and stylish tube-riding."
A Different High: Dave Rastovich and Potatoes
Friday 14/08
89
"When potato season comes around I’m like the local potato trader. I swap ’em for fish, for fruit, for whatever."
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 5
Thursday 13/08
34
“This is fricking sick! I’ve got the helmet, we’ve got the water patrol, this is what we live for."
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 4
Wednesday 12/08
48
"I ask the reader, by way of preface, to not dismiss the current high-water mark of women's tube wrangling."
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 3
Tuesday 11/08
63
"The heat of the year, and arguably the greatest Kelly Slater performance of all time."
Fast News
Watch: Russell Bierke // Watermarks - Episode 3
Friday 21/08
9
Russ details two amazing waves, neither made.
Watch: Sun Moon Light Sun With Asher Pacey
Monday 17/08
22
Board testing in Baja California.
Watch: Worst Event Call Ever?
Friday 14/08
16
What could've been at the Rip Curl Cup.
Review: Storm Riders
Thursday 13/08
50
"There’s nothing like an old surf movie to compress decades to an instant, while making the past feel an eternity away."
The Flyer: The Informant
Monday 10/08
Every good detective story needs an informant.
Surfing Partners: Expectation vs. Reality
Friday 07/08
37
Netflix sold you a golden retriever with a six-pack. Reality serves up a scowling bloke arguing with the surf cam.
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
5
The second in Russ and filmmaker Andrew Kaineder's Watermarks series.
Dolphin Swimming Into Super Typhoon Territory
Thursday 30/07
18
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.
In the Forums
Roadkill said:Sendimg more voters ON’s way. Albo is a real clown with nfi about much. These guys, SN indoctrinated included, just don’t get it.…
Politico > Next Federal Election8,564
Politico > Next Federal Election8,564
Island Bay said:Beautiful boards, AW. Make sure to give us some rave reviews.
The Shaping Bay > Desert Storm surfboard1,820
The Shaping Bay > Desert Storm surfboard1,820
udo said:RIP Tony Mundine
Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart1,221
Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart1,221
benskii said:I went in 2010 and there was only one stop in Rabal on the way up from PMB. The plane was mostly surfers for the last leg and the captain…
Wax On > PNG Surf Info16
Wax On > PNG Surf Info16
Supafreak said:I couldn’t believe the guys in that vid attempting to duck dive 25 ft of white water.
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,252
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,252
basesix said:oh sick cheers vj, that seems a better one, i can watch if its still half hour away - this is what theyre blasting up: https://en…
Wax Off > I believe in Space137
Wax Off > I believe in Space137
AlfredWallace said:Surely you can just turn it into Ventura Highway, Ace. AW
Politico > Quislings Unite!!30
Politico > Quislings Unite!!30
Wave of the day
Mick Gullan
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Macklin Flynn washes off the dust at low tide Tombies
Bill Morris
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Grayson Hinrichs leaving sea level behind
Steve Arklay
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Willis Droomer grab free in a backside bowl
Michael Lester
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Harry Carpenter perfectly planted on a Cenny Coast skate ramp
Mick Gullan
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The pack watches on as Harry Bryant drops into the desert
Tim Bonython
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Two types of tropical sun protection
Gavin Vanderplank
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Earl Sullivan with a backlit look back
Andrew Shield
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Blake Neka's asymm nose pick
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In the Forums
Roadkill said:Sendimg more voters ON’s way. Albo is a real clown with nfi about much. These guys, SN indoctrinated included, just don’t get it.…
Politico > Next Federal Election8,564
Politico > Next Federal Election8,564
Island Bay said:Beautiful boards, AW. Make sure to give us some rave reviews.
The Shaping Bay > Desert Storm surfboard1,820
The Shaping Bay > Desert Storm surfboard1,820
udo said:RIP Tony Mundine
Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart1,221
Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart1,221
benskii said:I went in 2010 and there was only one stop in Rabal on the way up from PMB. The plane was mostly surfers for the last leg and the captain…
Wax On > PNG Surf Info16
Wax On > PNG Surf Info16
Supafreak said:I couldn’t believe the guys in that vid attempting to duck dive 25 ft of white water.
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,252
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,252
basesix said:oh sick cheers vj, that seems a better one, i can watch if its still half hour away - this is what theyre blasting up: https://en…
Wax Off > I believe in Space137
Wax Off > I believe in Space137
AlfredWallace said:Surely you can just turn it into Ventura Highway, Ace. AW
Politico > Quislings Unite!!30
Politico > Quislings Unite!!30
Wave of the day
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Macklin Flynn washes off the dust at low tide Tombies
Bill Morris
Wave of the Day
Grayson Hinrichs leaving sea level behind
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Willis Droomer grab free in a backside bowl
Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Harry Carpenter perfectly planted on a Cenny Coast skate ramp
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
The pack watches on as Harry Bryant drops into the desert
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Two types of tropical sun protection
Gavin Vanderplank
Wave of the Day
Earl Sullivan with a backlit look back
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Blake Neka's asymm nose pick
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