Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Wade Clemens clearing drains on the Central Coast
Articles
2026 Championship Tour Mid-Year Review
Friday 10/07
41
Steve offers his half-year report card - also revisiting predictions he made back in February.
Not So Swell, Mate
Wednesday 08/07
57
João Valente shreds the myth of the Brazilian Storm - turns out the hunger wasn't for food.
When Your Kids Won't Surf
Tuesday 07/07
70
How should failed parents cope with the news?
Typhoon Bavi: Right On Cue
Friday 03/07
57
A day after the WSL added Cloud 9 to the CT, the western Pacific submits its credentials.
Tropical Storm, Polar Swell
Thursday 02/07
24
The hidden link between tropical disturbances and cold outbreaks across the Australian region.
Trouble In The Channel
Tuesday 30/06
53
Why Teahupoo is being shut down more often.
Even Further Down The Line
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)
Saturday 27/06
49
Yago and Sawyer take the win at Saquarema.
The Flyer: The Foreign Country
Saturday 27/06
26
This time last week I was checking the surf at Yo Yos, West Sumbawa.
Indonesian QS Events Cancelled Amid Funding Cuts
Thursday 25/06
47
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
40
Heralding the beginning of a whole raft of new mapping features we’ve been working on for quite some time.
Fast News
Watch: Jordy Smith And Friends
Sunday 12/07
3
Below sea level speed runs in double-overhead waves.
Watch Russell Bierke // A Decade Of Surfing
Tuesday 07/07
18
Russ' greatest pits from 2016 till now.
Kelly Slater Takes Wildcard Into Event He Sponsors
Tuesday 07/07
34
54-year old Slater will surf the Outerknown Tahiti Pro next month.
Watch: Tahlija Redgard // Gifts From The Blue
Monday 06/07
123
Part surf film, part blueprint for living.
Czermak And Gallina Take Teahupoo Trials
Monday 06/07
16
The Teahupoo Trials wrapped late last week in conditions befitting the venue.
The Philippines Pro Joins The CT
Thursday 02/07
52
The Championship Tour will swing by Cloud 9.
More Eyes, More Alarms
Wednesday 01/07
31
Will NSW's drone expansion change how we think about sharks?
Watch: Inside The World's Most Private Wave
Monday 29/06
38
Is the wave at Nihiwatu worth the price tag? Tom de Souza surfs it to decide.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Decoded
Monday 29/06
2
Tim finds sideshore wind isn't the only obstacle to big Chopes.
Shark Bumps Surfer At Winkipop
Wednesday 24/06
91
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
35
Tim lucked into a fun run of swell at a place he's been visiting for over forty years.
In the Forums
shoredump said:That would make you feel a long way from home. Snakes and sharks, if I see one I'm going the other way
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years17
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years17
blackers said:Nah, reckon it was lost when Haaland pushed over his opponent at a corner kick, leading to the Norwegian goal that followed being…
Wax Off > The round ball game893
Wax Off > The round ball game893
Roystein said:fitzroy-21 wrote: Hey gf. Hope you are going well mate.
All southern and western Lombok for surf. Secret Gilis, then north and east lombok…
Wax On > I love Bali3,896
Wax On > I love Bali3,896
udo said:https://www.facebook.com/share/18zwAS7ywc/
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ji53qqv35/
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,011
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,011
basesix said:you still in contact with that old adelaide punk girlfriend, @tbb? wonder what's her local take?
Politico > Next Federal Election6,955
Politico > Next Federal Election6,955
velocityjohnno said:Roker wrote: That seems like good news. No doubt real estate agents and assorted interested parties are Groking away at finding workarounds…
Wax Off > House prices6,441
Wax Off > House prices6,441
Wave of the day
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Jahli Brooks throws his toys out of the sandpit
Anthony Pancia
Wave of the Day
Robbie Bruce, chin to the deck, heart in mouth
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Mick Bryant sheltered between the blue and the green
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Alby Ashworth hangs high in a South Australian right
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Nathan Cook with a full body waft
Swilly
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Parko's Rainbow Tango
Peter Jovic
Wave of the Day
Jed Mattinson deep on a wave that promises an optimistic ending
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Enlightened moves by Luke Sykora
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In the Forums
shoredump said:That would make you feel a long way from home. Snakes and sharks, if I see one I'm going the other way
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years17
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy II: the Fauna Years17
blackers said:Nah, reckon it was lost when Haaland pushed over his opponent at a corner kick, leading to the Norwegian goal that followed being…
Wax Off > The round ball game893
Wax Off > The round ball game893
Roystein said:fitzroy-21 wrote: Hey gf. Hope you are going well mate.
All southern and western Lombok for surf. Secret Gilis, then north and east lombok…
Wax On > I love Bali3,896
Wax On > I love Bali3,896
udo said:https://www.facebook.com/share/18zwAS7ywc/
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ji53qqv35/
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,011
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~ 2,011
basesix said:you still in contact with that old adelaide punk girlfriend, @tbb? wonder what's her local take?
Politico > Next Federal Election6,955
Politico > Next Federal Election6,955
velocityjohnno said:Roker wrote: That seems like good news. No doubt real estate agents and assorted interested parties are Groking away at finding workarounds…
Wax Off > House prices6,441
Wax Off > House prices6,441
Wave of the day
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Jahli Brooks throws his toys out of the sandpit
Anthony Pancia
Wave of the Day
Robbie Bruce, chin to the deck, heart in mouth
Jamie Colley
Wave of the Day
Mick Bryant sheltered between the blue and the green
Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
Alby Ashworth hangs high in a South Australian right
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Nathan Cook with a full body waft
Swilly
Wave of the Day
Parko's Rainbow Tango
Peter Jovic
Wave of the Day
Jed Mattinson deep on a wave that promises an optimistic ending
Tim Bonython
Wave of the Day
Enlightened moves by Luke Sykora
Latest Comments