Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
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2026 Fiji Pro: Finals Day
Thursday 03/09
26
"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
40
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
65
"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.
Presenting Surfing Super League
Wednesday 19/08
55
A new league. A new format. The sport a nation was built on...apparently.
Early Forecast: 2026 Fiji Pro
Tuesday 18/08
132
The WSL once again has the wind at its back as the Fiji Pro approaches.
2026 Tahiti Pro: Finals Day
Friday 14/08
170
"A brilliant finals day which built to a crescendo of technical and stylish tube-riding."
Fast News
Surfing’s (Other) Most Dangerous Site
Thursday 03/09
2
Chardo goes online, searching for that diamond tail in the rough.
Secret Plan For Surf Retreat On South Stradbroke
Wednesday 02/09
19
The "nature-based" development also includes an 18 hole golf course, plus helipad and more.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Hells Bells
Tuesday 01/09
8
Timeless lines from this season and from decades ago.
Running Hot In The Eastern Pacific
Tuesday 01/09
5
What's the collective noun for a group of hurricanes?
Watch: Russell Bierke // Watermarks - Episode 3
Friday 21/08
9
Russ details two amazing waves, neither made.
Watch: Sun Moon Light Sun With Asher Pacey
Monday 17/08
22
Board testing in Baja California.
Watch: Worst Event Call Ever?
Friday 14/08
16
What could've been at the Rip Curl Cup.
Review: Storm Riders
Thursday 13/08
50
"There’s nothing like an old surf movie to compress decades to an instant, while making the past feel an eternity away."
The Flyer: The Informant
Monday 10/08
Every good detective story needs an informant.
Surfing Partners: Expectation vs. Reality
Friday 07/08
37
Netflix sold you a golden retriever with a six-pack. Reality serves up a scowling bloke arguing with the surf cam.
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Wave of the day
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
A little black dot on a big blue ocean
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Salvador Couto late arvo arc in the South West
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Kenta Fergusson gliding in the arvo glow
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Macklin Flynn washes off the dust at low tide Tombies
Bill Morris
Wave of the Day
Grayson Hinrichs leaving sea level behind
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Willis Droomer grab free in a backside bowl
Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Harry Carpenter perfectly planted on a Cenny Coast skate ramp
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
The pack watches on as Harry Bryant drops into the desert
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In the Forums
Supafreak said:A nice part of the world to escape the rat race & you’re only a very short ferry ride away if you want to join in . Free travel in…
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years60
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years60
andy-mac said:Well said.Don't need or want apology.But when there is the accusation of antisemitism for the critique of the actions of a nation state, ya…
Politico > Next Federal Election8,742
Politico > Next Federal Election8,742
Wave of the day
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
A little black dot on a big blue ocean
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Salvador Couto late arvo arc in the South West
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Kenta Fergusson gliding in the arvo glow
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Macklin Flynn washes off the dust at low tide Tombies
Bill Morris
Wave of the Day
Grayson Hinrichs leaving sea level behind
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Willis Droomer grab free in a backside bowl
Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Harry Carpenter perfectly planted on a Cenny Coast skate ramp
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
The pack watches on as Harry Bryant drops into the desert
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