David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Flawless afterthoughts in Sumatra
Articles
2026 Trestles Pro: Day 1
Sunday 13/09
1
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.
Lucy Darragh and Rajo Barrel Win 2026 Rip Curl Cup
Friday 21/08
20
As Padang Padang pumps from sunrise to sunset.
Fast News
Oscar Berry's Last Stand
Thursday 10/09
31
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
I focus said:It's truly "beyond the pale" to describe criticism of Israel as antisemitism.If it is where does regular criticism of Israel's…
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Dowey said:"A couple of broken fingers you can't just call time out in the middle of nowhere ! Just drop a Besser Block on your toes and balance out…
Wax Off > The Daily Good News 2,800
Wax Off > The Daily Good News 2,800
dandandan said:Real sad. I took students there in like, 2015? A few boats came over to dive but they all left and we saw no other tourists the whole…
Wax On > I love Bali4,114
Wax On > I love Bali4,114
truebluebasher said:AI : Correct...silly, lazy tbb missed the Shameless Monday 30th Aug ABC Barnaby Promo...(Oh! Shit!)Monday 30th Aug : Barnaby appeared on…
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Wax Off > Tunes9,550
lucky-al said:There is, although with various exemptions and ways to defer. Vietnam's 2015 Law on Military Service lays it all out.
Politico > Next Federal Election9,211
Politico > Next Federal Election9,211
Roadkill said:With a couple of cameras and limited production the webcast is pretty good. The local commentary team is good. Enjoyable viewing on a…
Wax On > Spout's LIVE Webscasts Thraed364
Wax On > Spout's LIVE Webscasts Thraed364
Supafreak said:When he said colonising the islands , I thought that was a bit of a weird statement to make, people will definitely roll their eyes at that…
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,688
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,688
Wave of the day
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
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Zeph Lamperd breaks the fourth wall
Luke Rosenzweig
Wave of the Day
South Oz shorey tooting like a trumpet
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It Was Better Earlier in Mix of mid and long period S swells ahead with juicier outcomes on the radar next week
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In the Forums
I focus said:It's truly "beyond the pale" to describe criticism of Israel as antisemitism.If it is where does regular criticism of Israel's…
Wax Off > Middle East Mess333
Wax Off > Middle East Mess333
Dowey said:"A couple of broken fingers you can't just call time out in the middle of nowhere ! Just drop a Besser Block on your toes and balance out…
Wax Off > The Daily Good News 2,800
Wax Off > The Daily Good News 2,800
dandandan said:Real sad. I took students there in like, 2015? A few boats came over to dive but they all left and we saw no other tourists the whole…
Wax On > I love Bali4,114
Wax On > I love Bali4,114
truebluebasher said:AI : Correct...silly, lazy tbb missed the Shameless Monday 30th Aug ABC Barnaby Promo...(Oh! Shit!)Monday 30th Aug : Barnaby appeared on…
Wax Off > Tunes9,550
Wax Off > Tunes9,550
lucky-al said:There is, although with various exemptions and ways to defer. Vietnam's 2015 Law on Military Service lays it all out.
Politico > Next Federal Election9,211
Politico > Next Federal Election9,211
Roadkill said:With a couple of cameras and limited production the webcast is pretty good. The local commentary team is good. Enjoyable viewing on a…
Wax On > Spout's LIVE Webscasts Thraed364
Wax On > Spout's LIVE Webscasts Thraed364
Supafreak said:When he said colonising the islands , I thought that was a bit of a weird statement to make, people will definitely roll their eyes at that…
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,688
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,688
Wave of the day
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
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Zeph Lamperd breaks the fourth wall
Luke Rosenzweig
Wave of the Day
South Oz shorey tooting like a trumpet
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