To Net Or Not, Plus Other Timely Questions
Tuesday 20/01 40
Short of facts, is best to leave things to chance?
Shyama Buttonshaw: Colouring Outside The Lines
Thursday 15/01 56
"I like longboarding Bells because I can engage a big rail."
Watch: Tucker Wooding // The Best Surfing I've Ever Seen
Wednesday 14/01 19
"March 7th 2024 will remain etched in my brain forever."
Questioning The Narrowneck Breakwall
Wednesday 07/01 51
"This project, should it proceed, will be experimental at best."
Tropical Expectations
Tuesday 06/01 13
With the festive season over it's time to look north.
The Best Stories Of 2025
Monday 29/12 47
Fantasy secret spots, XL swells, fallen stars, egghead science, and more.
2025 New Year Forecast
Thursday 25/12 7
Taking in the Boxing Day to New Year period.
Bootstrapping Into 2026: Keeping Swellnet Independent
Monday 22/12 186
We're gearing up for a major upgrade of the site and its forecasting tech. So it’s time for a public update.
2025 Christmas Forecast
Thursday 18/12 12
Looking around the grounds for the festive season.
Great Expectations
Wednesday 17/12 47
Expectations vs reality a decade after Slater's mic drop.
Statement About Mandurah Wedge
Wednesday 21/01 0
"The refurbishment works will maintain the existing structure’s form."
Surfer Attacked By Shark At Manly
Monday 19/01 118
Sydney's third attack in two days.
Huppatz And Henry Are The World Junior Champs
Monday 19/01 7
Isla Huppatz and Dane Henry take gold in the Philippines.
Construction Concerns At Mandurah Wedge
Friday 16/01 21
Locals alarmed as the D10s move in.
South Oz Algal Bloom Spreads West
Monday 12/01 49
Over the weekend the algal bloom appeared on the Yorke Peninsula .
Watch: Three Minutes Of Mick Surfing Snapper
Wednesday 07/01 30
Plus a cameo appearance by Korbin Hutchings and a longboard interloper.
New Breakwall Proposed At Narrowneck
Tuesday 06/01 31
"It will be funded in this year’s budget because it's high priority," says Mayor Tate.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Mullaghmore, December 2025
Monday 29/12 20
"Ample slow mo, a free string soundtrack, and one almighty paddle-in."
Watch: Christian Merello // Bucalemu Perfection
Monday 22/12 7
"Perhaps one of the best waves ever accidentally created."
Carissa Moore and Eli Hanneman Win Florence Pipe Pro
Monday 22/12 16
Carissa's comeback gets off to a succesful start.
In the Forums
Fishofillet said:
[quote=mick66][quote=Fishofillet]From Jim Heath....A wonderful piece which pretty much explains that everyone who thinks the base is...
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Politico > DUMP on Trump
Politico > DUMP on Trump
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suchas said:
Ali G, The Becks and Brooklyn- where it all began. 4.50 mark
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Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look.
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look.
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3vickers said:
Very sad to hear this - a shining light to a heck of a lot of people
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Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart
Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart
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udo said:
Seller Jake Mckenzie- Drifter.
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Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~
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Distracted said:
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Wax Off > Tunes
Wax Off > Tunes
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seeds said:
RIP young Canadian lady
https://youtu.be/fHJnO5_ecYE?si=zuMvwts0p8Rc_GT_
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Wax Off > Boaty McBoatface and Friends
Wax Off > Boaty McBoatface and Friends
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Roadkill said:
The snow forecast for Japan is epic until the 26/01. 10ft + incoming.
Niseko will be POW heavenly.
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Wax Off > Show us your photos
Wax Off > Show us your photos
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Articles
To Net Or Not, Plus Other Timely Questions
Tuesday 20/01 40
Short of facts, is best to leave things to chance?
Shyama Buttonshaw: Colouring Outside The Lines
Thursday 15/01 56
"I like longboarding Bells because I can engage a big rail."
Watch: Tucker Wooding // The Best Surfing I've Ever Seen
Wednesday 14/01 19
"March 7th 2024 will remain etched in my brain forever."
Questioning The Narrowneck Breakwall
Wednesday 07/01 51
"This project, should it proceed, will be experimental at best."
Tropical Expectations
Tuesday 06/01 13
With the festive season over it's time to look north.
The Best Stories Of 2025
Monday 29/12 47
Fantasy secret spots, XL swells, fallen stars, egghead science, and more.
2025 New Year Forecast
Thursday 25/12 7
Taking in the Boxing Day to New Year period.
Bootstrapping Into 2026: Keeping Swellnet Independent
Monday 22/12 186
We're gearing up for a major upgrade of the site and its forecasting tech. So it’s time for a public update.
2025 Christmas Forecast
Thursday 18/12 12
Looking around the grounds for the festive season.
Great Expectations
Wednesday 17/12 47
Expectations vs reality a decade after Slater's mic drop.
Fast News
Statement About Mandurah Wedge
Wednesday 21/01 0
"The refurbishment works will maintain the existing structure’s form."
Surfer Attacked By Shark At Manly
Monday 19/01 118
Sydney's third attack in two days.
Huppatz And Henry Are The World Junior Champs
Monday 19/01 7
Isla Huppatz and Dane Henry take gold in the Philippines.
Construction Concerns At Mandurah Wedge
Friday 16/01 21
Locals alarmed as the D10s move in.
South Oz Algal Bloom Spreads West
Monday 12/01 49
Over the weekend the algal bloom appeared on the Yorke Peninsula .
Watch: Three Minutes Of Mick Surfing Snapper
Wednesday 07/01 30
Plus a cameo appearance by Korbin Hutchings and a longboard interloper.
New Breakwall Proposed At Narrowneck
Tuesday 06/01 31
"It will be funded in this year’s budget because it's high priority," says Mayor Tate.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Mullaghmore, December 2025
Monday 29/12 20
"Ample slow mo, a free string soundtrack, and one almighty paddle-in."
Watch: Christian Merello // Bucalemu Perfection
Monday 22/12 7
"Perhaps one of the best waves ever accidentally created."
Carissa Moore and Eli Hanneman Win Florence Pipe Pro
Monday 22/12 16
Carissa's comeback gets off to a succesful start.
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