Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Enlightened moves by Luke Sykora
Articles
Typhoon Bavi: Right On Cue
Friday 03/07
22
A day after the WSL added Cloud 9 to the CT, the western Pacific submits its credentials.
Tropical Storm, Polar Swell
Thursday 02/07
21
The hidden link between tropical disturbances and cold outbreaks across the Australian region.
Trouble In The Channel
Tuesday 30/06
50
Why Teahupoo is being shut down more often.
Even Further Down The Line
Monday 29/06
12
Though it still holds up well, time has altered how we view 'All Down The Line', writes Steve Shearer.
2026 Rio Pro: Finals Day (Finally)
Saturday 27/06
49
Yago and Sawyer take the win at Saquarema.
The Flyer: The Foreign Country
Saturday 27/06
26
This time last week I was checking the surf at Yo Yos, West Sumbawa.
Indonesian QS Events Cancelled Amid Funding Cuts
Thursday 25/06
47
Upcoming Indonesian surfers dealt a blow with two local comps dumped.
2026 Rio Pro: Finals Day (Mostly)
Tuesday 23/06
32
It was on and then, once again, it wasn't.
Welcome To The New WAMS
Monday 22/06
40
Heralding the beginning of a whole raft of new mapping features we’ve been working on for quite some time.
How Much Surf Does A Surfer Need?
Monday 22/06
19
Take away the waves and a surfer is just someone who wakes up early for no reason.
2026 Rio Pro: Day 2
Sunday 21/06
29
Another massive day of pro surfing conducted in wobbly, backwashy but improved 3-4ft surf at Itauna.
2026 Rio Pro: Day 1
Saturday 20/06
46
It was an absolute bloodbath of the top seeds today.
Fast News
The Philippines Pro Joins The CT
Thursday 02/07
39
The Championship Tour will swing by Cloud 9.
More Eyes, More Alarms
Wednesday 01/07
24
Will NSW's drone expansion change how we think about sharks?
Watch: Inside The World's Most Private Wave
Monday 29/06
34
Is the wave at Nihiwatu worth the price tag? Tom de Souza surfs it to decide.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Decoded
Monday 29/06
2
Tim finds sideshore wind isn't the only obstacle to big Chopes.
Shark Bumps Surfer At Winkipop
Wednesday 24/06
91
Surfers on the midday shift at Winkipop made a hasty retreat.
Bells Whale Carcass To Be Removed
Monday 22/06
23
Authorities will attempt to remove a humpback whale carcass from Bells Beach this morning.
Watch: Yorkes By Tim Bonython
Friday 19/06
35
Tim lucked into a fun run of swell at a place he's been visiting for over forty years.
2026 Autumn Retrospective
Friday 12/06
8
A delayed summer manifested into autumn, with the East Coast shining.
Watch: Lords Of The Slab
Tuesday 09/06
8
Tim Bonython captured the final swell of the season with a mix of Cape and Shark Island.
Watch: Nias On Steroids
Thursday 04/06
32
Picture perfect, solid Nias from last week's large groundswell.
Watch: Jordy Liackman // Somewhere Perfect
Wednesday 27/05
2
"The biggest swell on the charts was barely over a metre - I accepted we were going to get skunked."
In the Forums
velocityjohnno said:'set sail for Kazakhstan' love it
Wax On > Why did you move from your home town?30
Wax On > Why did you move from your home town?30
GuySmiley said:Great shot AW, hope you scored … down the road a tad behind Dangerfield county this morning
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,804
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,804
Supafreak said:Trumps list of upcoming pardons looks impressive , not sure what the going rate is
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,025
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,025
san Guine said:Well played Australia gave it a red-hot go but just lacking quality in the final third and have to rely on the tall timber at set pieces.…
Wax Off > The round ball game824
Wax Off > The round ball game824
truebluebasher said:Australia is the only Western democracy and common law country without a national, comprehensive Bill of Rights or Human Rights Act.
Israel…
Politico > Next Federal Election6,821
Politico > Next Federal Election6,821
poo-man said:Island Bay wrote: Maybe 25 along the whole stretch
Nice, you're not missing anything at home but snow incoming next few days
Wax On > I love Bali3,851
Wax On > I love Bali3,851
Wave of the day
Gavin Vanderplank
Wave of the Day
Earl Sullivan slides into a backlit Indonesian cavern
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Marlon Harrison making moves on the D-floor
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Keeping the crowd amused in Sumatra
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
And in the end there was Kipp
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Mark Rule feeling his way into a sunny Indo section
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Sam Lemdrum sends it skywards on a clear Gold Coast day
Toby Manson
Wave of the Day
When a quiet stretch of coast outdoes itself
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Marlon Harrison with a fresh pop
Latest Comments
In the Forums
velocityjohnno said:'set sail for Kazakhstan' love it
Wax On > Why did you move from your home town?30
Wax On > Why did you move from your home town?30
GuySmiley said:Great shot AW, hope you scored … down the road a tad behind Dangerfield county this morning
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,804
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,804
Supafreak said:Trumps list of upcoming pardons looks impressive , not sure what the going rate is
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,025
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,025
san Guine said:Well played Australia gave it a red-hot go but just lacking quality in the final third and have to rely on the tall timber at set pieces.…
Wax Off > The round ball game824
Wax Off > The round ball game824
truebluebasher said:Australia is the only Western democracy and common law country without a national, comprehensive Bill of Rights or Human Rights Act.
Israel…
Politico > Next Federal Election6,821
Politico > Next Federal Election6,821
poo-man said:Island Bay wrote: Maybe 25 along the whole stretch
Nice, you're not missing anything at home but snow incoming next few days
Wax On > I love Bali3,851
Wax On > I love Bali3,851
Wave of the day
Gavin Vanderplank
Wave of the Day
Earl Sullivan slides into a backlit Indonesian cavern
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Marlon Harrison making moves on the D-floor
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Keeping the crowd amused in Sumatra
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
And in the end there was Kipp
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Mark Rule feeling his way into a sunny Indo section
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Sam Lemdrum sends it skywards on a clear Gold Coast day
Toby Manson
Wave of the Day
When a quiet stretch of coast outdoes itself
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Marlon Harrison with a fresh pop
Latest Comments