David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Monkey see, monkey do - Hayden Ward, Telos Islands
Articles
Tracing Typhoon Bavi's Cold Wake
Tuesday 14/07
18
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
4
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
61
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?
Typhoon Bavi: Right On Cue
Friday 03/07
58
A day after the WSL added Cloud 9 to the CT, the western Pacific submits its credentials.
Tropical Storm, Polar Swell
Thursday 02/07
26
The hidden link between tropical disturbances and cold outbreaks across the Australian region.
Trouble In The Channel
Tuesday 30/06
54
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.
Fast News
The WSL Plays Its Wildcards
Wednesday 15/07
7
Who's in, who's earned it, and who sells tickets.
Watch: Jordy Smith And Friends
Sunday 12/07
8
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
125
Part surf film, part blueprint for living.
Czermak And Gallina Take Teahupoo Trials
Monday 06/07
18
The Teahupoo Trials wrapped late last week in conditions befitting the venue.
The Philippines Pro Joins The CT
Thursday 02/07
52
The Championship Tour will swing by Cloud 9.
More Eyes, More Alarms
Wednesday 01/07
33
Will NSW's drone expansion change how we think about sharks?
Watch: Inside The World's Most Private Wave
Monday 29/06
38
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.
In the Forums
mick-free said:udo wrote: DPI advise 3.04m White Shark tagged and released from SMART drumline at Tuncurry Breakwall , TUNCURRY at 08:54 AM on 15 Jul 2026…
Wax On > Shark Stories2,293
Wax On > Shark Stories2,293
Island Bay said:Indo wrote: I dont know if ive ever commented on this post, ive never been unhealthy as such but the whole topic of health and fitness has…
Wax On > Health, fitness and wellbeing706
Wax On > Health, fitness and wellbeing706
Roker said:A table setter from Dominic Sandbrook:
“Every time England play Argentina it’s thrown up a tremendous story.. in 1966 Alf Ramsey calling…
Wax Off > The round ball game900
Wax Off > The round ball game900
GuySmiley said:AlfredWallace wrote:
blackers wrote: Could be a female bowerbird GS if larger.
My first thought Blackers but he said a white slash below…
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,854
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,854
udo said:JJF Quads gone- Seller has Carcass Krypt set of 5 for $100
https://www.facebook.com/share/18rshD7q6T/
And a Price Drop on this Tommy P…
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,017
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,017
san Guine said:For those looking for balanced commentary on AI, this website is a good (and extensive) one:
The Center for Humane Technology
https://www.…
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 13
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 13
basesix said:dunno. if it is the silver fox himself, I quite enjoyed some of the convos we shared about art/music and effectively communicating with…
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,118
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,118
fitzroy-21 said:Hahaha, had a good laugh this morning.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gu6qBrn9R/
Wax On > Can surf comps take over your local beach?51
Wax On > Can surf comps take over your local beach?51
Wave of the day
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Bells serves it up during high tide
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Half light, full commitment in the South West
Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Wade Clemens clearing drains on the Central Coast
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Jahli Brooks throws his toys out of the sandpit
Anthony Pancia
Wave of the Day
Robbie Bruce, chin to the deck, heart in mouth
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Mick Bryant sheltered between the blue and the green
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Alby Ashworth hangs high in a South Australian right
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Nathan Cook with a full body waft
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In the Forums
mick-free said:udo wrote: DPI advise 3.04m White Shark tagged and released from SMART drumline at Tuncurry Breakwall , TUNCURRY at 08:54 AM on 15 Jul 2026…
Wax On > Shark Stories2,293
Wax On > Shark Stories2,293
Island Bay said:Indo wrote: I dont know if ive ever commented on this post, ive never been unhealthy as such but the whole topic of health and fitness has…
Wax On > Health, fitness and wellbeing706
Wax On > Health, fitness and wellbeing706
Roker said:A table setter from Dominic Sandbrook:
“Every time England play Argentina it’s thrown up a tremendous story.. in 1966 Alf Ramsey calling…
Wax Off > The round ball game900
Wax Off > The round ball game900
GuySmiley said:AlfredWallace wrote:
blackers wrote: Could be a female bowerbird GS if larger.
My first thought Blackers but he said a white slash below…
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,854
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,854
udo said:JJF Quads gone- Seller has Carcass Krypt set of 5 for $100
https://www.facebook.com/share/18rshD7q6T/
And a Price Drop on this Tommy P…
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,017
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,017
san Guine said:For those looking for balanced commentary on AI, this website is a good (and extensive) one:
The Center for Humane Technology
https://www.…
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 13
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 13
basesix said:dunno. if it is the silver fox himself, I quite enjoyed some of the convos we shared about art/music and effectively communicating with…
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,118
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,118
fitzroy-21 said:Hahaha, had a good laugh this morning.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gu6qBrn9R/
Wax On > Can surf comps take over your local beach?51
Wax On > Can surf comps take over your local beach?51
Wave of the day
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Bells serves it up during high tide
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Half light, full commitment in the South West
Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Wade Clemens clearing drains on the Central Coast
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Jahli Brooks throws his toys out of the sandpit
Anthony Pancia
Wave of the Day
Robbie Bruce, chin to the deck, heart in mouth
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Mick Bryant sheltered between the blue and the green
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Alby Ashworth hangs high in a South Australian right
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Nathan Cook with a full body waft
Latest Comments