David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Wild curves off the west coast of Sumatra
Articles
Review: 'Xanatollu: Surfing The Island Hopper'
Monday 27/07
23
Michael Kew takes a flight route linking six of the emptiest airports in the Pacific.
The Long Arm Of El Niño
Friday 24/07
15
Tropical storms in the Pacific Ocean yet placid in the Atlantic.
The Many Lives Of Kyra Jonsun
Wednesday 22/07
38
An innovative shaper and photographer, and a pioneering snowboarder, yet very little of Kyra's work survives.
Introducing The Association For The Progression of Bodyboarding
Tuesday 21/07
45
"What bodyboarding has is a lot of dedication and passion, what it lacks is direction and cohesion."
Watch: Johanna Brebner // Spaces In Between
Friday 17/07
18
Cycling from one end of New Zealand to the other is as easy as riding a bike.
Whale Carcass Washes Ashore Near Cronulla
Friday 17/07
19
Feet up in Cronulla as a four-metre humpback washes ashore.
The Slow Burn
Wednesday 15/07
39
After twenty-one years trying to heat your wetsuit, Chris Lyons is finally sending his warm regards.
Tracing Typhoon Bavi's Cold Wake
Tuesday 14/07
19
Typhoon Bavi spent nine days in the Western Pacific and didn't leave without taking something.
A Different High: Michael Vautor and Acting
Monday 13/07
6
He was Teahupoo's original taxi boat driver, but these days Michael Vautor gets his adrenaline hits on stage and screen.
2026 Championship Tour Mid-Year Review
Friday 10/07
63
Steve offers his half-year report card - also revisiting predictions he made back in February.
Not So Swell, Mate
Wednesday 08/07
73
João Valente shreds the myth of the Brazilian Storm - turns out the hunger wasn't for food.
When Your Kids Won't Surf
Tuesday 07/07
71
How should failed parents cope with the news?
Fast News
Early Forecast: 2026 Tahiti Pro
Tuesday 28/07
10
Though we're twelve days out from the start date, the early signs are promising.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Shippies In July
Friday 24/07
5
"After a string of disappointing swell chases, this one finally came together."
Forecast: 2026 US Open Of Surfing
Friday 24/07
32
The waiting period will be bookended by two hurricanes.
Watch: Surfing Alone In The Bering Sea
Wednesday 22/07
28
"The novelty of scoring when you least expect it."
Houshmand And Bonvalot Claim 2026 Ballito Pro Titles
Monday 20/07
12
The event was no easy insurance run for CT surfers looking for back up.
Watch: Jonathon Gubbins // Same But Different
Friday 17/07
28
A singular approach to a familiar wave.
Watch: Russ Bierke // Watermarks - Episode 1
Thursday 16/07
3
Two decades of surfing compressed into ten eventful seconds.
The WSL Plays Its Wildcards
Wednesday 15/07
11
Who's in, who's earned it, and who sells tickets.
Watch: Jordy Smith And Friends
Sunday 12/07
10
Below sea level speed runs in double-overhead waves.
Watch Russell Bierke // A Decade Of Surfing
Tuesday 07/07
19
Russ' greatest pits from 2016 till now.
Kelly Slater Takes Wildcard Into Event He Sponsors
Tuesday 07/07
34
54-year old Slater will surf the Outerknown Tahiti Pro next month.
Watch: Tahlija Redgard // Gifts From The Blue
Monday 06/07
126
Part surf film, part blueprint for living.
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basesix said:I was parked out the front of Palmer St School in Portland in about 2003 during a storm, and the Hanlon Park footy grandstand literally…
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Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,621
velocityjohnno said:Yeah! Read the kids Treasure Island from a copy bought by one of our ancestors brand new in Dunedin in 1896.
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 46
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 46
mattlock said:My surf mat came with two fins but I glued a third in. Predating Simon Anderson by a number of years.
Yeah yeah Benskii. We start in…
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,483
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,483
overthefalls said:I agree, Indo. One of my closest friends, an educated, well-travelled, middle-aged Javanese woman, says that nowadays most Indonesians do…
Wax On > I love Bali3,941
Wax On > I love Bali3,941
GuySmiley said:udo wrote: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbSLWNyPR4y/
Go to ludicrous speed Scotty …
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,157
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,157
Supafreak said:overthefalls wrote: Yeah Supa, it’s been pretty much flat here in the north of Sipora for days.
yep that’s pretty much what he’s…
The Shaping Bay > Desert Storm surfboard1,776
The Shaping Bay > Desert Storm surfboard1,776
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Sam Yoon flying on the Kirra Express
Andy Smyth
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Top heavy on the South Coast
Romy Becker-Roache
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Early morning access
Andrew Shield
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Ethan's hands stay quiet as the rail sings through a D'Bah bottom turn
Bill Morris
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Unsuspecting urban corner
Tim Bonython
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Tyler Hollmer-Cross dwarfed by a Shipstern lip
Jamie Colley
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Cheyne Brown scratching the back of an Indo peeler
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In the Forums
velocityjohnno said:Sportsbet has Libs at 1.53 and ALP at 2.88 following switch
https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/politics/vic-politics/victorian-st…
So ALP…
Politico > Next Federal Election7,459
Politico > Next Federal Election7,459
basesix said:I was parked out the front of Palmer St School in Portland in about 2003 during a storm, and the Hanlon Park footy grandstand literally…
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,621
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,621
velocityjohnno said:Yeah! Read the kids Treasure Island from a copy bought by one of our ancestors brand new in Dunedin in 1896.
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 46
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 46
mattlock said:My surf mat came with two fins but I glued a third in. Predating Simon Anderson by a number of years.
Yeah yeah Benskii. We start in…
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,483
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,483
overthefalls said:I agree, Indo. One of my closest friends, an educated, well-travelled, middle-aged Javanese woman, says that nowadays most Indonesians do…
Wax On > I love Bali3,941
Wax On > I love Bali3,941
GuySmiley said:udo wrote: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbSLWNyPR4y/
Go to ludicrous speed Scotty …
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,157
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,157
Supafreak said:overthefalls wrote: Yeah Supa, it’s been pretty much flat here in the north of Sipora for days.
yep that’s pretty much what he’s…
The Shaping Bay > Desert Storm surfboard1,776
The Shaping Bay > Desert Storm surfboard1,776
Supafreak said:Shakedown Donny View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,361
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,361
Wave of the day
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Jay Occhilupo's day-glo lip blow
Swilly
Wave of the Day
Sam Yoon flying on the Kirra Express
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Top heavy on the South Coast
Romy Becker-Roache
Wave of the Day
Early morning access
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Ethan's hands stay quiet as the rail sings through a D'Bah bottom turn
Bill Morris
Wave of the Day
Unsuspecting urban corner
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Tyler Hollmer-Cross dwarfed by a Shipstern lip
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Cheyne Brown scratching the back of an Indo peeler
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