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Articles
Lucy Darragh and Rajo Barrel Win 2026 Rip Curl Cup
Friday 21/08
19
As Padang Padang pumps from sunrise to sunset.
Presenting Surfing Super League
Wednesday 19/08
52
A new league. A new format. The sport a nation was built on...apparently.
Early Forecast: 2026 Fiji Pro
Tuesday 18/08
128
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."
A Different High: Dave Rastovich and Potatoes
Friday 14/08
88
"When potato season comes around I’m like the local potato trader. I swap ’em for fish, for fruit, for whatever."
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 5
Thursday 13/08
34
“This is fricking sick! I’ve got the helmet, we’ve got the water patrol, this is what we live for."
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 4
Wednesday 12/08
48
"I ask the reader, by way of preface, to not dismiss the current high-water mark of women's tube wrangling."
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 3
Tuesday 11/08
63
"The heat of the year, and arguably the greatest Kelly Slater performance of all time."
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 2
Monday 10/08
50
"It takes a certain type of individual to observe the waves ridden by Dora and Moniz and think: 'Yeah, I want a piece of that.'"
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 1
Monday 10/08
47
Lets not beat around the bush - it was a day that belonged completely to Robert Kelly Slater.
Sand, Shifting
Thursday 06/08
29
The only constant on the Outer Banks, and the fight to control it.
2026 US Open Of Surfing - Finals Day
Tuesday 04/08
58
"We farewell the US Open, memorable for absolutely nothing..."
Fast News
Watch: Russell Bierke // Watermarks - Episode 3
Friday 21/08
4
Russ details two amazing waves, neither made.
Watch: Sun Moon Light Sun With Asher Pacey
Monday 17/08
21
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
49
"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
36
Netflix sold you a golden retriever with a six-pack. Reality serves up a scowling bloke arguing with the surf cam.
Watch: Jordy Liackman // Drifting West
Friday 31/07
11
Not another highlight reel full of perfect waves...
Watch: Russ Bierke // Watermarks - Episode 2
Thursday 30/07
5
The second in Russ and filmmaker Andrew Kaineder's Watermarks series.
Dolphin Swimming Into Super Typhoon Territory
Thursday 30/07
18
Typhoon Dolphin is tipped to reach a Super Typhoon as it sprays the western Pacific with swell.
Early Forecast: 2026 Tahiti Pro
Tuesday 28/07
63
Though we're twelve days out from the start date, the early signs are promising.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Shippies In July
Friday 24/07
8
"After a string of disappointing swell chases, this one finally came together."
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blackers said:Lyres frontman, Jeff Conolly, has left the building. Garage revivalists, fun music. Rest in peace.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/arts…
Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart1,219
Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart1,219
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Politico > DUMP on Trump7,481
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Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,143
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,143
benskii said:Hahaha nice work b6! Lucky it was after all the kids were asleep :-)
Wax Off > Show us your photos4,013
Wax Off > Show us your photos4,013
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Politico > Next Federal Election8,320
Politico > Next Federal Election8,320
DingOZ said:Interesting that the newsreader and witnesses all called it a "he". My limited understanding is that those girthy ones are more likely…
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Dave Otto
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Crow's nest view of the 'Stern
David Thiem
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Late arvo Sumatran shimmer with Jack Bodi
Josh Morgan
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Crisp whip from Ava Holland
Andrew Shield
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Dakoda Walters letting his fins breathe
Tim Bonython's Swell Chasers
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Weekend caverns supporting Jake Steele
Romy Becker-Roache
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In the Forums
blackers said:Lyres frontman, Jeff Conolly, has left the building. Garage revivalists, fun music. Rest in peace.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/arts…
Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart1,219
Wax Off > Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart1,219
Supafreak said:It’s very refreshing to know that nobody has control over the POS pedo View this post on Instagram
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,481
Politico > DUMP on Trump7,481
wax24 said:The Year Of The Hare? Never heard of him or it, but will give it a read!
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,143
Politico > Vaccinate or not 7,143
benskii said:Hahaha nice work b6! Lucky it was after all the kids were asleep :-)
Wax Off > Show us your photos4,013
Wax Off > Show us your photos4,013
truebluebasher said:Southern Mission Anti-slavery Commissioner was appointed on 7 November 2024 by the Governor-General for a five-year term...(Holy Shit! That…
Politico > Next Federal Election8,320
Politico > Next Federal Election8,320
DingOZ said:Interesting that the newsreader and witnesses all called it a "he". My limited understanding is that those girthy ones are more likely…
Wax On > Shark Stories2,345
Wax On > Shark Stories2,345
AlfredWallace said:It’s a dire situation, but, if we are smart about it we can make a difference.There’s so many committees nationwide all working towards a…
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years46
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years46
Wave of the day
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Blake Neka's asymm nose pick
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Jess Landrigan scooping in down south
Dave Otto
Wave of the Day
Crow's nest view of the 'Stern
David Thiem
Wave of the Day
Late arvo Sumatran shimmer with Jack Bodi
Josh Morgan
Wave of the Day
Crisp whip from Ava Holland
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Dakoda Walters letting his fins breathe
Tim Bonython's Swell Chasers
Wave of the Day
Weekend caverns supporting Jake Steele
Romy Becker-Roache
Wave of the Day
Life speeds up
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