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Articles
The Slow Burn
Stu Nettle
Wednesday 15/07
3
After twenty-one years trying to heat your wetsuit, Chris Lyons is finally sending his warm regards.
Tracing Typhoon Bavi's Cold Wake
Zac Major
Tuesday 14/07
19
Typhoon Bavi spent nine days in the Western Pacific and didn't leave without taking something.
A Different High: Michael Vautor and Acting
Gra Murdoch
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
Steve Shearer
Friday 10/07
63
Steve offers his half-year report card - also revisiting predictions he made back in February.
Not So Swell, Mate
João Valente
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
Chardo
Tuesday 07/07
71
How should failed parents cope with the news?
Typhoon Bavi: Right On Cue
Craig Brokensha
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
Craig Brokensha
Thursday 02/07
26
The hidden link between tropical disturbances and cold outbreaks across the Australian region.
Trouble In The Channel
Stu Nettle
Tuesday 30/06
54
Why Teahupoo is being shut down more often.
Even Further Down The Line
Steve Shearer
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)
Steve Shearer
Saturday 27/06
49
Yago and Sawyer take the win at Saquarema.
The Flyer: The Foreign Country
Stu Nettle
Saturday 27/06
26
This time last week I was checking the surf at Yo Yos, West Sumbawa.
Fast News
The WSL Plays Its Wildcards
Stu Nettle
Wednesday 15/07
8
Who's in, who's earned it, and who sells tickets.
Watch: Jordy Smith And Friends
Stu Nettle
Sunday 12/07
9
Below sea level speed runs in double-overhead waves.
Watch Russell Bierke // A Decade Of Surfing
Stu Nettle
Tuesday 07/07
19
Russ' greatest pits from 2016 till now.
Kelly Slater Takes Wildcard Into Event He Sponsors
Stu Nettle
Tuesday 07/07
34
54-year old Slater will surf the Outerknown Tahiti Pro next month.
Watch: Tahlija Redgard // Gifts From The Blue
Stu Nettle
Monday 06/07
125
Part surf film, part blueprint for living.
Czermak And Gallina Take Teahupoo Trials
Anonymous
Monday 06/07
18
The Teahupoo Trials wrapped late last week in conditions befitting the venue.
The Philippines Pro Joins The CT
Stu Nettle
Thursday 02/07
52
The Championship Tour will swing by Cloud 9.
More Eyes, More Alarms
Stu Nettle
Wednesday 01/07
33
Will NSW's drone expansion change how we think about sharks?
Watch: Inside The World's Most Private Wave
Stu Nettle
Monday 29/06
38
Is the wave at Nihiwatu worth the price tag? Tom de Souza surfs it to decide.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Decoded
Stu Nettle
Monday 29/06
2
Tim finds sideshore wind isn't the only obstacle to big Chopes.
Shark Bumps Surfer At Winkipop
Stu Nettle
Wednesday 24/06
91
Surfers on the midday shift at Winkipop made a hasty retreat.
Bells Whale Carcass To Be Removed
Stu Nettle
Monday 22/06
23
Authorities will attempt to remove a humpback whale carcass from Bells Beach this morning.
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