Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Unattended and funnelling onto the flats
Articles
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Day 4
Friday 23/10
22
"The Artiste, as Paul Evans memorably described her, will not compromise."
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Day 3
Thursday 22/10
45
"You have to create a storyline, a reason for people to tune in and watch you. No-one else is going to do it for you."
After Tahiti: Is Surfing Facing A Moment Of Reckoning?
Wednesday 21/10
85
Following revelations of serious misconduct, is surfing also having a MeToo moment?
Kneel And Deliver
Tuesday 20/10
21
Kneelos are getting a makeover thanks to grassroots interest and a wild tropical comp.
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Day 2
Sunday 18/10
63
"Gone was the Californian stoner body language, the bored, over-it vibe she sometimes emanates."
2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Day 1
Saturday 17/10
59
The WSL had "the greatest gift" bestowed on them in the form of 4-5 foot Supertubos.
Ameliaration: Looking For Clues In The Marshall Islands
Friday 16/10
22
Between surf trips, Martin Daly goes searching for Amelia Earhart's plane.
Forecast: 2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal
Thursday 15/10
17
The tents are up and the fragrant smell of sardines is wafting in the northerly.
Rachel Meets Kelvin
Tuesday 13/10
20
Several factors combined to flood Southern California, and most of them aren’t going anywhere.
Gallery: 2026 Yorkes Classic
Monday 12/10
12
Pumping surf and a great send off for Brian ‘Squizzy’ Taylor.
WSL Surfer Suspended
Monday 12/10
460
CT surfer fronting "allegations of a deeply serious nature".
Graham 'Sid' Cassidy: The Promoter Gets Promoted
Sunday 11/10
55
Last year, Phil Jarratt wrote this profile of Sid. It was a timely tribute then. Today it reads as a eulogy.
Fast News
Watch: Tim Bonython // Best Of Cloudbreak
Friday 23/10
6
XL Cloudbreak through the ages, from Conan Hayes to Soli Bailey.
Junior SurfTag Showdown To Decide Series Champion
Thursday 22/10
This weekend, the groms have to step up for their clubs.
Typhoon Champi Steals The Crown
Wednesday 21/10
7
The Eastern Pacific has been getting the attention, but meanwhile out west.
Watch: Liam Turner // Sorted
Tuesday 20/10
15
Living, working, and surfing the Mentawais.
Eastern Pacific Breaks Hurricane Record
Wednesday 14/10
13
Fewer storms, but stronger.
Sierra Kerr And Ryan Kainalo Secure CT Spots
Wednesday 14/10
7
The 2027 Women's CT just got that bit more exciting.
Watch: Kobi Clements // Unwritten
Friday 09/10
15
Only seven minutes long, Unwritten is a physically pummeling clip.
Early Forecast: 2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal
Thursday 08/10
27
Though still a long way off, the wind and swell pattern is beginning to emerge.
Last Tix To Sydney Screening Of 'Stern Fever'
Thursday 08/10
Grab tickets to the world premiere of 'Stern Fever'.
Every Swell Has A History
Wednesday 07/10
39
...and you can track it with Swellnet's new hindcasting tool.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Cloudbreak XPress
Friday 02/10
12
Big and windy early, smaller and cleaner later.
Cronulla Sharks And North Narrabeen Boardriders Win Surftag
Thursday 01/10
Cronulla Sharks Boardriders have taken out the Saint Somebody Women's Surftag.
In the Forums
overthefalls said:Besides his academic achievements, Waleed Aly also shreds on the electric guitar! Seriously talented bloke.
Politico > Next Federal Election10,677
Politico > Next Federal Election10,677
Roadkill said:https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/hundreds-of-…
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 111
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 111
benskii said:I reckon. Sheepdog, I would always tear my hair out talking to you about climate change; they're all carpetbaggers! I didn't even know what…
Wax Off > All Things Religion Thread5,776
Wax Off > All Things Religion Thread5,776
overthefalls said:Vast tracts of land in Malaysia are just palm oil plantations as far as the eye can see and now they’re criticising Indonesia for doing the…
Wax On > Indonesia News/Updates505
Wax On > Indonesia News/Updates505
MitchTheDev said:Lol, the one true folding phone. Happy Friday!
Website troubleshooting > Swellnet App Crashing14
Website troubleshooting > Swellnet App Crashing14
Craig said:Yep, we're onto it.
Website troubleshooting > Can't get to page 2 comments on surf forecast write-ups3
Website troubleshooting > Can't get to page 2 comments on surf forecast write-ups3
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Reconnecting with Josh Garner
Swilly
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Nikki Van Dijk swinging the red blade
Andy Smyth
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Stadium view of Yorkes Classic winner Luke Sykora
Swilly
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Dakoda Walters happily undercover
B K
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Isolated but occupied
Swilly
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Mick harvesting speed in the back paddock
Steve Arklay
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Harry Dott tickling the chin of a Surf Coast left
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In the Forums
overthefalls said:Besides his academic achievements, Waleed Aly also shreds on the electric guitar! Seriously talented bloke.
Politico > Next Federal Election10,677
Politico > Next Federal Election10,677
Roadkill said:https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/hundreds-of-…
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 111
Wax Off > AI. Coming to eat the world. And the world is asleep. 111
benskii said:I reckon. Sheepdog, I would always tear my hair out talking to you about climate change; they're all carpetbaggers! I didn't even know what…
Wax Off > All Things Religion Thread5,776
Wax Off > All Things Religion Thread5,776
overthefalls said:Vast tracts of land in Malaysia are just palm oil plantations as far as the eye can see and now they’re criticising Indonesia for doing the…
Wax On > Indonesia News/Updates505
Wax On > Indonesia News/Updates505
MitchTheDev said:Lol, the one true folding phone. Happy Friday!
Website troubleshooting > Swellnet App Crashing14
Website troubleshooting > Swellnet App Crashing14
Craig said:Yep, we're onto it.
Website troubleshooting > Can't get to page 2 comments on surf forecast write-ups3
Website troubleshooting > Can't get to page 2 comments on surf forecast write-ups3
Wave of the day
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Davi Glaser immediately under the hood
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Reconnecting with Josh Garner
Swilly
Wave of the Day
Nikki Van Dijk swinging the red blade
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Stadium view of Yorkes Classic winner Luke Sykora
Swilly
Wave of the Day
Dakoda Walters happily undercover
B K
Wave of the Day
Isolated but occupied
Swilly
Wave of the Day
Mick harvesting speed in the back paddock
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Harry Dott tickling the chin of a Surf Coast left
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