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Wednesday 07/01 14
"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 45
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2025 New Year Forecast
Thursday 25/12 7
Taking in the Boxing Day to New Year period.
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Monday 22/12 185
We're gearing up for a major upgrade of the site and its forecasting tech. So it’s time for a public update.
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Thursday 18/12 12
Looking around the grounds for the festive season.
Great Expectations
Wednesday 17/12 46
Expectations vs reality a decade after Slater's mic drop.
On The Rock And Roll
Tuesday 09/12 206
The dole and Australian surfing: The past, present, and future.
Tucker Wooding: Looking Down, Aiming Up
Friday 05/12 29
A chat with surfing's Blue Angel drone pilot.
La Niña Over The Line
Tuesday 02/12 50
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology have finally jumped on board and declared a La Niña.
Exclusive Wave Rights Again On The Cards In Fiji
Thursday 27/11 50
Government bill overturns access rights to Fijian waves.
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Plus a cameo appearance by Korbin Hutchings and a longboard interloper.
New Breakwall Proposed At Narrowneck
Tuesday 06/01 17
"It will be funded in this year’s budget because it's high priority," says Mayor Tate.
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"Ample slow mo, a free string soundtrack, and one almighty paddle-in."
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Monday 22/12 7
"Perhaps one of the best waves ever accidentally created."
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Monday 22/12 16
Carissa's comeback gets off to a succesful start.
WSL Takes Legal Action Against Pedro Scooby
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The WSL ask for a please explain after being accused of racism.
Science From The Tidal Zone
Tuesday 16/12 43
Morgan Bridgeford is a littoral scavenger!
Julian Wilson Puts CT Dreams To Bed
Tuesday 16/12 20
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Questioning The Narrowneck Breakwall
Wednesday 07/01 14
"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 45
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 22/12 185
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 46
Expectations vs reality a decade after Slater's mic drop.
On The Rock And Roll
Tuesday 09/12 206
The dole and Australian surfing: The past, present, and future.
Tucker Wooding: Looking Down, Aiming Up
Friday 05/12 29
A chat with surfing's Blue Angel drone pilot.
La Niña Over The Line
Tuesday 02/12 50
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology have finally jumped on board and declared a La Niña.
Exclusive Wave Rights Again On The Cards In Fiji
Thursday 27/11 50
Government bill overturns access rights to Fijian waves.
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Watch: Three Minutes Of Mick Surfing Snapper
Wednesday 07/01 24
Plus a cameo appearance by Korbin Hutchings and a longboard interloper.
New Breakwall Proposed At Narrowneck
Tuesday 06/01 17
"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.
WSL Takes Legal Action Against Pedro Scooby
Thursday 18/12 42
The WSL ask for a please explain after being accused of racism.
Science From The Tidal Zone
Tuesday 16/12 43
Morgan Bridgeford is a littoral scavenger!
Julian Wilson Puts CT Dreams To Bed
Tuesday 16/12 20
"Dreams of a WSL return fade away as I take Rivvia Projects by the horns."
Nic von Rupp, Clement Roseyro, Justine Dupont and Lucas Chianca Win Nazaré Big Wave Challenge
Sunday 14/12 31
A massive day of competition at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal.
Nazare Big Wave Challenge On Yellow Alert
Friday 12/12 19
Largest swell of the season incoming.
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