David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Keeping the crowd amused in Sumatra
Articles
Trouble In The Channel
Tuesday 30/06
28
Why Teahupoo is being shut down more often.
Even Further Down The Line
Monday 29/06
10
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.
2026 Rio Pro: Finals Day (Mostly)
Tuesday 23/06
32
It was on and then, once again, it wasn't.
Welcome To The New WAMS
Monday 22/06
40
Heralding the beginning of a whole raft of new mapping features we’ve been working on for quite some time.
How Much Surf Does A Surfer Need?
Monday 22/06
18
Take away the waves and a surfer is just someone who wakes up early for no reason.
2026 Rio Pro: Day 2
Sunday 21/06
29
Another massive day of pro surfing conducted in wobbly, backwashy but improved 3-4ft surf at Itauna.
2026 Rio Pro: Day 1
Saturday 20/06
46
It was an absolute bloodbath of the top seeds today.
El Niño Is Here
Thursday 18/06
52
'The little boy' has arrived and is expected to strengthen.
Forecast: 2026 Vivo Rio Pro
Tuesday 16/06
33
The event window kicks of this Friday along with the arrival of a large southerly swell.
Fast News
More Eyes, More Alarms
Wednesday 01/07
9
Will NSW's drone expansion change how we think about sharks?
Watch: Inside The World's Most Private Wave
Monday 29/06
24
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.
Watch: Yorkes By Tim Bonython
Friday 19/06
35
Tim lucked into a fun run of swell at a place he's been visiting for over forty years.
2026 Autumn Retrospective
Friday 12/06
8
A delayed summer manifested into autumn, with the East Coast shining.
Watch: Lords Of The Slab
Tuesday 09/06
8
Tim Bonython captured the final swell of the season with a mix of Cape and Shark Island.
Watch: Nias On Steroids
Thursday 04/06
32
Picture perfect, solid Nias from last week's large groundswell.
Watch: Jordy Liackman // Somewhere Perfect
Wednesday 27/05
2
"The biggest swell on the charts was barely over a metre - I accepted we were going to get skunked."
Ed Sloane: A Conversation from Hamilton Hospital
Monday 25/05
59
"One minute I'm bobbing and the next minute I'm underwater with this thing just clamped on my foot."
In the Forums
AlfredWallace said:stunet wrote: ^^^ Really, what does it matter? If commenters aren't turkeys then different points of view are welcome.
Stunet. Hi.
Just my…
Wax Off > Australia - you're standing in it13,648
Wax Off > Australia - you're standing in it13,648
seeds said:tubeshooter wrote: Thanks seeds. Clears that up.
Was starting to think 'old mate' was telling me bullshit.
How cool would it have been to…
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,786
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,786
Island Bay said:Ulu Garden near Uluwatu for superb Indonesian food.
Ours near Padang for cheap steak night in nice surroundings.
Warung Local for cheap…
Wax On > I love Bali3,841
Wax On > I love Bali3,841
Howard Taylor said:I think Australia is one of the least racist nations in the world, and I have been fortunate to have visited many countries. Our country…
Politico > Next Federal Election6,800
Politico > Next Federal Election6,800
mattlock said:That is a cracker basesix.
In the WOTD one old mate looks like he's waiving sorry to the guy he burnt.
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,472
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,472
basesix said:oh, sweet mate! My son chose it from the library, I'll pass on your satisfaction : )
Wax Off > Good Books118
Wax Off > Good Books118
basesix said:Osprey Fever.. live feed from James Cook Uni of a Daintree osprey nest in action (embedded in their site I think):
https://www.jcu.edu.au/…
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy3,094
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy3,094
udo said:https://youtube.com/shorts/2kySix-kX0U?si=RSVeqaOA8M6aEZSv
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,112
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,112
Wave of the day
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
And in the end there was Kipp
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Mark Rule feeling his way into a sunny Indo section
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Sam Lemdrum sends it skywards on a clear Gold Coast day
Toby Manson
Wave of the Day
When a quiet stretch of coast outdoes itself
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Marlon Harrison with a fresh pop
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Blue on blue at midwinter Margs
Josh Bystrom
Wave of the Day
Wilkes Passage throwing its weight around
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Finding the middle ground in the Telo Islands
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In the Forums
AlfredWallace said:stunet wrote: ^^^ Really, what does it matter? If commenters aren't turkeys then different points of view are welcome.
Stunet. Hi.
Just my…
Wax Off > Australia - you're standing in it13,648
Wax Off > Australia - you're standing in it13,648
seeds said:tubeshooter wrote: Thanks seeds. Clears that up.
Was starting to think 'old mate' was telling me bullshit.
How cool would it have been to…
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,786
Wax Off > Show us your photos3,786
Island Bay said:Ulu Garden near Uluwatu for superb Indonesian food.
Ours near Padang for cheap steak night in nice surroundings.
Warung Local for cheap…
Wax On > I love Bali3,841
Wax On > I love Bali3,841
Howard Taylor said:I think Australia is one of the least racist nations in the world, and I have been fortunate to have visited many countries. Our country…
Politico > Next Federal Election6,800
Politico > Next Federal Election6,800
mattlock said:That is a cracker basesix.
In the WOTD one old mate looks like he's waiving sorry to the guy he burnt.
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,472
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,472
basesix said:oh, sweet mate! My son chose it from the library, I'll pass on your satisfaction : )
Wax Off > Good Books118
Wax Off > Good Books118
basesix said:Osprey Fever.. live feed from James Cook Uni of a Daintree osprey nest in action (embedded in their site I think):
https://www.jcu.edu.au/…
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy3,094
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy3,094
udo said:https://youtube.com/shorts/2kySix-kX0U?si=RSVeqaOA8M6aEZSv
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,112
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~4,112
Wave of the day
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
And in the end there was Kipp
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Mark Rule feeling his way into a sunny Indo section
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Sam Lemdrum sends it skywards on a clear Gold Coast day
Toby Manson
Wave of the Day
When a quiet stretch of coast outdoes itself
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Marlon Harrison with a fresh pop
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Blue on blue at midwinter Margs
Josh Bystrom
Wave of the Day
Wilkes Passage throwing its weight around
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Finding the middle ground in the Telo Islands
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