Andrew Shield
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Marlon Harrison with a fresh pop
Articles
Indonesian QS Events Cancelled Amid Funding Cuts
Thursday 25/06
28
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
39
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
13
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
40
'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.
2026 El Salvador Pro: Finals Day
Sunday 14/06
93
A satisfying conclusion to the El Salvador Pro after a frustrating, perplexing and at time maddening contest to watch.
Announcing Swellnet 3.0
Thursday 11/06
323
Today, we’ve launched a new version of the Swellnet website.
2026 El Salvador Pro: Day 4/5
Thursday 11/06
37
You can’t blame the Woz for a tropical storm off the coast.
2026 El Salvador Pro: Day 3
Monday 08/06
63
There exists some confusion over the term 'wave catching contest'.
Fast News
Shark Bumps Surfer At Winkipop
Wednesday 24/06
79
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
34
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."
Watch: Shark Island Challenge // Day 1 Highlights
Monday 25/05
12
It wasn't pretty but it was hollow.
Watch: Soli Bailey // Ten Years Surfing Greenbush
Wednesday 20/05
11
Long service leave upcoming.
'Shark Country' This Saturday At Brookvale
Tuesday 19/05
80
Join the SW crew for an evening of beer, a movie screening, and a panel talk.
In the Forums
saltman said: mid morning Walking the dog near a low tide snaggy rock shelf, she likes to swim in the rockpools, its also known for tailor and…
Wax Off > Fishing tips1,431
Wax Off > Fishing tips1,431
Supafreak said: overthefalls wrote: Hey Supa and other Aussie expats living in Indo, can you recommend any reasonably priced private health insurance…
Wax On > I love Bali3,778
Wax On > I love Bali3,778
udo said: ~Simon Jones~
Winter Stock Drop Inventory
Here's the full list of boards that made it into this year's Winter Stock Drop. Some models are…
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 1,987
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 1,987
udo said: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6axGxXLgQzRkReByaXs2gq?si=lV7TSl8oRh6A…
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Wave of the day
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
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Shaun Payne in between the architecture on South Africa's Eastern Cape
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Harry Martin in a wide open Gold Coast barrel
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Mike Stewart struggles to stay attached as Shark Island bucks and brawls
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Cool wind off the goldfields meets a fresh west swell
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Hog watching in a North Coast paddock
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In the Forums
saltman said: mid morning Walking the dog near a low tide snaggy rock shelf, she likes to swim in the rockpools, its also known for tailor and…
Wax Off > Fishing tips1,431
Wax Off > Fishing tips1,431
Supafreak said: overthefalls wrote: Hey Supa and other Aussie expats living in Indo, can you recommend any reasonably priced private health insurance…
Wax On > I love Bali3,778
Wax On > I love Bali3,778
udo said: ~Simon Jones~
Winter Stock Drop Inventory
Here's the full list of boards that made it into this year's Winter Stock Drop. Some models are…
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 1,987
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 1,987
udo said: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6axGxXLgQzRkReByaXs2gq?si=lV7TSl8oRh6A…
View this post on Instagram
Wax On > Shark Stories2,252
Wax On > Shark Stories2,252
Wave of the day
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
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Shaun Payne in between the architecture on South Africa's Eastern Cape
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Harry Martin in a wide open Gold Coast barrel
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Mike Stewart struggles to stay attached as Shark Island bucks and brawls
Mick Gullan
Wave of the Day
Cool wind off the goldfields meets a fresh west swell
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Hog watching in a North Coast paddock
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