Chris Taylor
Wave of the Day
Making a better wave off the backwash
Articles
2026 Tahiti Pro: Day 2
Monday 10/08
19
"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
39
Lets not beat around the bush - it was a day that belonged completely to Robert Kelly Slater.
Sand, Shifting
Thursday 06/08
21
The only constant on the Outer Banks, and the fight to control it.
2026 US Open Of Surfing - Finals Day
Tuesday 04/08
57
"We farewell the US Open, memorable for absolutely nothing..."
Forecast: 2026 Tahiti Pro
Monday 03/08
167
After a six-week break, the CT season is gonna resume with fireworks.
2026 US Open Of Surfing - Early Rounds
Saturday 01/08
34
Hurricane swell in the water, subdued vibe on the beach.
Council Loses Seawall Fight, Wamberal Takes Note
Wednesday 29/07
42
The North Entrance judgment hands a precedent to Wamberal home owners.
Review: 'Xanatollu: Surfing The Island Hopper'
Monday 27/07
35
Michael Kew takes a flight route linking six of the emptiest airports in the Pacific.
The Long Arm Of El Niño
Friday 24/07
17
Tropical storms in the Pacific Ocean yet placid in the Atlantic.
The Many Lives Of Kyra Jonsun
Wednesday 22/07
40
An innovative shaper and photographer, and a pioneering snowboarder, yet very little of Kyra's work survives.
Introducing The Association For The Progression of Bodyboarding
Tuesday 21/07
49
"What bodyboarding has is a lot of dedication and passion, what it lacks is direction and cohesion."
Watch: Johanna Brebner // Spaces In Between
Friday 17/07
19
Cycling from one end of New Zealand to the other is as easy as riding a bike.
Fast News
The Flyer: The Informant
Monday 10/08
Every good detective story needs an informant.
Surfing Partners: Expectation vs. Reality
Friday 07/08
31
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
15
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."
Forecast: 2026 US Open Of Surfing
Friday 24/07
42
The waiting period will be bookended by two hurricanes.
Watch: Surfing Alone In The Bering Sea
Wednesday 22/07
28
"The novelty of scoring when you least expect it."
Houshmand And Bonvalot Claim 2026 Ballito Pro Titles
Monday 20/07
12
The event was no easy insurance run for CT surfers looking for back up.
Watch: Jonathon Gubbins // Same But Different
Friday 17/07
28
A singular approach to a familiar wave.
Watch: Russ Bierke // Watermarks - Episode 1
Thursday 16/07
3
Two decades of surfing compressed into ten eventful seconds.
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Zeb Stokes with a savage blast on a bluebird day
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A hole in the ocean
Bill Morris
Wave of the Day
Frog stomp drop
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Dennis Stokowy wins the staring contest
Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Russ Molony weightless on a Central Coast lip
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
James Woods and the big don't argue
Judy Scanlon
Wave of the Day
Pitching top to bottom on the Surf Coast
Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Tyler Hallett with work to do
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In the Forums
Supafreak said:Xmas has come early again View this post on Instagram
The Shaping Bay > The New Board Thread!328
The Shaping Bay > The New Board Thread!328
andy-mac said:Seems Pauline has some keen Indonesian supporters!https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/aug/10/indonesia-clicks-for-cash…
Politico > Next Federal Election7,724
Politico > Next Federal Election7,724
Wave of the day
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Zeb Stokes with a savage blast on a bluebird day
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
A hole in the ocean
Bill Morris
Wave of the Day
Frog stomp drop
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Dennis Stokowy wins the staring contest
Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Russ Molony weightless on a Central Coast lip
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
James Woods and the big don't argue
Judy Scanlon
Wave of the Day
Pitching top to bottom on the Surf Coast
Michael Lester
Wave of the Day
Tyler Hallett with work to do
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