Andy Smyth
Wave of the Day
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Laurie Towner's Balancing Act
Thursday 12/11
5
A family man, a leave pass, and a forecast that wouldn’t quit.
Watch: Laurie Towner // Equilibrium
Wednesday 11/11
20
A month in the land of the long driving right.
Pipe Masters 2026: What Everyone Needs
Tuesday 10/11
30
Twelve surfers, myriad scenarios possible.
Sharks And Surfers: An Ocean Fantasy
Friday 06/11
77
"We grew up thinking an artificially depleted ocean was the natural order of things."
Greg Webber’s Split Decision
Wednesday 04/11
87
One wave, two scores. Greg Webber's proposal to fix the judging.
2026 Philippines Pro: Finals Day
Wednesday 04/11
163
Caity and Gabe take the cake on a top notch day of pro surfing.
Watch: Torrey Meister // Unmakeable
Tuesday 03/11
14
Tucker Wooding films as Torrey takes low odds in big waves.
2026 Philippines Pro: Day Three
Tuesday 03/11
69
"What were the judges thinking as Toledo telegraphed every wave with pump, pump launch?"
2026 Philippines Pro: Day Two
Monday 02/11
25
"The best day of pro surfing for the season so far."
2026 Philippines Pro: Day One
Sunday 01/11
8
Caity Cloud 9 partnered up for an ice-blue slab cheered on by crowd and judges.
Updated Forecast: 2026 Philippines Pro
Friday 30/10
21
"The first rule of cyclone watching is: Anything can happen."
Changing Suits
Thursday 29/10
49
A wetsuit that's lighter, stretchier, and warmer? Colour me green!
Fast News
Two Surf Spots, Both For Sale
Wednesday 11/11
41
One on either side of the continent.
Snapper Night Surfing Gets The Nod
Wednesday 11/11
16
Council flicks the switch.
Watch: Kipp Caddy // Slab Sessions Ep.2
Monday 09/11
4
Taking low odds on a cross-country trip.
Watch: Every Excellent Wave // The Philippines Pro
Friday 06/11
9
18 excellent waves from the most enjoyable CT in yonks.
Night Shift At Snapper
Thursday 05/11
27
Next year, Gold Coast City Council is testing a bright idea.
Watch: Laura Coviella // Untamed
Thursday 05/11
5
One month chasing waves in the Ments.
2026/27 Eddie Aikau Invitees Announced
Friday 30/10
62
"This season definitely holds a lot of promise."
Boat Runs Aground At Bawley Point
Thursday 29/10
14
An overnight operation removed the fuel before it broke up.
Queenscliff Win Surftag Series, Freshwater Win Juniors
Tuesday 27/10
The series wraps with Queenscliff taking top honours.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Best Of Cloudbreak
Friday 23/10
9
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.
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Lester
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Caleb Tancred going against the flow
Swilly
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Morgs pre-injury slingshot at Duranbah
Andrew Shield
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Kai Alcala's karate spin
Andrew Shield
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Micah Margieson working the angles
Steve Arklay
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Willis Droomer leaning into a southern left
Andrew Shield
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Robbo turns Cloud 9 up to 11
Swilly
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Thomas Carvalho hand plant top turn on the Gold Coast
Steve Arklay
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Josh Benefiel air drying in the south
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In the Forums
Supafreak said:oh look it’s “ once upon a time “ with chum . You really are a pathetic little boy , is nobody paying you any attention ? Instead of being…
Wax On > I love Bali4,215
Wax On > I love Bali4,215
Roadkill said:JAPOW was ordered....taps have been turned on. :)
Wax Off > Fresh Tracks & Deep Powder: The ultimate Winter Joy.54
Wax Off > Fresh Tracks & Deep Powder: The ultimate Winter Joy.54
truebluebasher said:Time is not kind to Aukus (1) Oz needs Chix dunnies : Block IV (b) Subs which started being built during Covid Cold Weld era Meaning the…
Politico > Next Federal Election11,252
Politico > Next Federal Election11,252
Westofthelake said:If you've ever seen that guy talking about Trumpo, it's easy to understand why he was picked. What an arse licking Goebbels channelling…
Politico > DUMP on Trump8,142
Politico > DUMP on Trump8,142
benskii said:So moral [Instagram]
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,852
Wax Off > That’s weird, that’s queer, that’s crazy, that deserves a long hard look. 3,852
rattle said:Today's is inviting with a familiar tone suggesting it's a digitalised version of an old film photo.
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,688
Wax On > I heart WOTD5,688
basesix said:oh, here 'tis: https://pacificrisingfilm.org/ 'PACIFIC RISING will soon be available to audiences through digital streaming platforms and…
Wax Off > Climate Change2,680
Wax Off > Climate Change2,680
Wave of the day
Lester
Wave of the Day
Caleb Tancred going against the flow
Swilly
Wave of the Day
Morgs pre-injury slingshot at Duranbah
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Kai Alcala's karate spin
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Micah Margieson working the angles
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Willis Droomer leaning into a southern left
Andrew Shield
Wave of the Day
Robbo turns Cloud 9 up to 11
Swilly
Wave of the Day
Thomas Carvalho hand plant top turn on the Gold Coast
Steve Arklay
Wave of the Day
Josh Benefiel air drying in the south
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