Questioning The Narrowneck Breakwall
"This project, should it proceed, will be experimental at best."
Tropical Expectations
With the festive season over it's time to look north.
The Best Stories Of 2025
Fantasy secret spots, XL swells, fallen stars, egghead science, and more.
2025 New Year Forecast
Taking in the Boxing Day to New Year period.
Bootstrapping Into 2026: Keeping Swellnet Independent
We're gearing up for a major upgrade of the site and its forecasting tech. So it’s time for a public update.
2025 Christmas Forecast
Looking around the grounds for the festive season.
Great Expectations
Expectations vs reality a decade after Slater's mic drop.
On The Rock And Roll
The dole and Australian surfing: The past, present, and future.
Tucker Wooding: Looking Down, Aiming Up
A chat with surfing's Blue Angel drone pilot.
La Niña Over The Line
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology have finally jumped on board and declared a La Niña.
South Oz Algal Bloom Spreads West
Over the weekend the algal bloom appeared on the Yorke Peninsula .
Watch: Three Minutes Of Mick Surfing Snapper
Plus a cameo appearance by Korbin Hutchings and a longboard interloper.
New Breakwall Proposed At Narrowneck
"It will be funded in this year’s budget because it's high priority," says Mayor Tate.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Mullaghmore, December 2025
"Ample slow mo, a free string soundtrack, and one almighty paddle-in."
Watch: Christian Merello // Bucalemu Perfection
"Perhaps one of the best waves ever accidentally created."
Carissa Moore and Eli Hanneman Win Florence Pipe Pro
Carissa's comeback gets off to a succesful start.
WSL Takes Legal Action Against Pedro Scooby
The WSL ask for a please explain after being accused of racism.
Science From The Tidal Zone
Morgan Bridgeford is a littoral scavenger!
Julian Wilson Puts CT Dreams To Bed
"Dreams of a WSL return fade away as I take Rivvia Projects by the horns."
Nic von Rupp, Clement Roseyro, Justine Dupont and Lucas Chianca Win Nazaré Big Wave Challenge
A massive day of competition at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal.
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Articles
Questioning The Narrowneck Breakwall
"This project, should it proceed, will be experimental at best."
Tropical Expectations
With the festive season over it's time to look north.
The Best Stories Of 2025
Fantasy secret spots, XL swells, fallen stars, egghead science, and more.
2025 New Year Forecast
Taking in the Boxing Day to New Year period.
Bootstrapping Into 2026: Keeping Swellnet Independent
We're gearing up for a major upgrade of the site and its forecasting tech. So it’s time for a public update.
2025 Christmas Forecast
Looking around the grounds for the festive season.
Great Expectations
Expectations vs reality a decade after Slater's mic drop.
On The Rock And Roll
The dole and Australian surfing: The past, present, and future.
Tucker Wooding: Looking Down, Aiming Up
A chat with surfing's Blue Angel drone pilot.
La Niña Over The Line
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology have finally jumped on board and declared a La Niña.
Fast News
South Oz Algal Bloom Spreads West
Over the weekend the algal bloom appeared on the Yorke Peninsula .
Watch: Three Minutes Of Mick Surfing Snapper
Plus a cameo appearance by Korbin Hutchings and a longboard interloper.
New Breakwall Proposed At Narrowneck
"It will be funded in this year’s budget because it's high priority," says Mayor Tate.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Mullaghmore, December 2025
"Ample slow mo, a free string soundtrack, and one almighty paddle-in."
Watch: Christian Merello // Bucalemu Perfection
"Perhaps one of the best waves ever accidentally created."
Carissa Moore and Eli Hanneman Win Florence Pipe Pro
Carissa's comeback gets off to a succesful start.
WSL Takes Legal Action Against Pedro Scooby
The WSL ask for a please explain after being accused of racism.
Science From The Tidal Zone
Morgan Bridgeford is a littoral scavenger!
Julian Wilson Puts CT Dreams To Bed
"Dreams of a WSL return fade away as I take Rivvia Projects by the horns."
Nic von Rupp, Clement Roseyro, Justine Dupont and Lucas Chianca Win Nazaré Big Wave Challenge
A massive day of competition at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal.









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