Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Mid-winter blues in the South-West
Articles
Council Loses Seawall Fight, Wamberal Takes Note
Wednesday 29/07
27
The North Entrance judgment hands a precedent to Wamberal home owners.
Review: 'Xanatollu: Surfing The Island Hopper'
Monday 27/07
34
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
48
"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
19
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.
Fast News
Watch: Jordy Liackman // Drifting West
Friday 31/07
7
Not another highlight reel full of perfect waves...
Watch: Russ Bierke // Watermarks - Episode 2
Thursday 30/07
3
The second in Russ and filmmaker Andrew Kaineder's Watermarks series.
Dolphin Swimming Into Super Typhoon Territory
Thursday 30/07
3
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
53
Though we're twelve days out from the start date, the early signs are promising.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Shippies In July
Friday 24/07
8
"After a string of disappointing swell chases, this one finally came together."
Forecast: 2026 US Open Of Surfing
Friday 24/07
38
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
13
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.
In the Forums
truebluebasher said:L7 blackers send off gig for Jennifer Finch continues...Go with this live voodoo-psych trance hammer-down track [One More Thing] written…
Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart1,209
Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart1,209
Roadkill said:49,000 in. 24 hours.
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,629
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,629
Bnkref said:I went to South Sumatra about 10-12 years ago. The reefs were busy. Mandiri quiet. Dedi showed us around where we stayed. He’s at…
Wax On > North or South Sumatra Surf Trip Advice3
Wax On > North or South Sumatra Surf Trip Advice3
truebluebasher said:FIFA gifts Trump's Family the World CuptruebluebasherTuesday, 7 Jul 2026 at 10:55 pmHere it is...Just for the record...it's not as if The…
Wax Off > The round ball game922
Wax Off > The round ball game922
basesix said:hamas and bibi not answering their phones from my understanding.
Wax Off > Middle East Mess103
Wax Off > Middle East Mess103
basesix said:..such hopes for the pussy-grabbing cheeseburger chode when he was young..
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,396
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,396
Wave of the day
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Left, right, whatever you feel like
Rodney Harris
Wave of the Day
Kelpie Brookes takes a walk in the park
David Thiem
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Wild curves off the west coast of Sumatra
Andrew Shield
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Jay Occhilupo's day-glo lip blow
Swilly
Wave of the Day
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
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In the Forums
truebluebasher said:L7 blackers send off gig for Jennifer Finch continues...Go with this live voodoo-psych trance hammer-down track [One More Thing] written…
Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart1,209
Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart1,209
Roadkill said:49,000 in. 24 hours.
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,629
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,629
Bnkref said:I went to South Sumatra about 10-12 years ago. The reefs were busy. Mandiri quiet. Dedi showed us around where we stayed. He’s at…
Wax On > North or South Sumatra Surf Trip Advice3
Wax On > North or South Sumatra Surf Trip Advice3
truebluebasher said:FIFA gifts Trump's Family the World CuptruebluebasherTuesday, 7 Jul 2026 at 10:55 pmHere it is...Just for the record...it's not as if The…
Wax Off > The round ball game922
Wax Off > The round ball game922
basesix said:hamas and bibi not answering their phones from my understanding.
Wax Off > Middle East Mess103
Wax Off > Middle East Mess103
basesix said:..such hopes for the pussy-grabbing cheeseburger chode when he was young..
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,396
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,396
Wave of the day
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Left, right, whatever you feel like
Rodney Harris
Wave of the Day
Kelpie Brookes takes a walk in the park
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Wild curves off the west coast of Sumatra
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
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