The Best Stories Of 2025
Monday 29/12 19
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2025 New Year Forecast
Thursday 25/12 7
Taking in the Boxing Day to New Year period.
Bootstrapping Into 2026: Keeping Swellnet Independent
Monday 22/12 179
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
Thursday 18/12 12
Looking around the grounds for the festive season.
Great Expectations
Wednesday 17/12 46
Expectations vs reality a decade after Slater's mic drop.
On The Rock And Roll
Tuesday 09/12 198
The dole and Australian surfing: The past, present, and future.
Tucker Wooding: Looking Down, Aiming Up
Friday 05/12 29
A chat with surfing's Blue Angel drone pilot.
La Niña Over The Line
Tuesday 02/12 49
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology have finally jumped on board and declared a La Niña.
Exclusive Wave Rights Again On The Cards In Fiji
Thursday 27/11 50
Government bill overturns access rights to Fijian waves.
Trouble Shooter // The Two-Board Quiver
Tuesday 25/11 61
Everyone knows the one-board quiver is unrealistic, but how should we go about doubling it?
Review: 'Stone Free' by John Ogden
Friday 21/11 50
The outlaw life of surfer smuggler Warren 'Abdul' Anderson.
Review // Point Of Change
Wednesday 19/11 47
Even the lightest of footprints can lead to cultural disruption.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Mullaghmore, December 2025
Monday 29/12 7
"Ample slow mo, a free string soundtrack, and one almighty paddle-in."
Watch: Christian Merello // Bucalemu Perfection
Monday 22/12 6
"Perhaps one of the best waves ever accidentally created."
Carissa Moore and Eli Hanneman Win Florence Pipe Pro
Monday 22/12 12
Carissa's comeback gets off to a succesful start.
WSL Takes Legal Action Against Pedro Scooby
Thursday 18/12 40
The WSL ask for a please explain after being accused of racism.
Science From The Tidal Zone
Tuesday 16/12 43
Morgan Bridgeford is a littoral scavenger!
Julian Wilson Puts CT Dreams To Bed
Tuesday 16/12 17
"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
Sunday 14/12 31
A massive day of competition at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal.
Nazare Big Wave Challenge On Yellow Alert
Friday 12/12 19
Largest swell of the season incoming.
Into Your Imagination 2
Wednesday 10/12 1
The Christmas party to end all Christmas parties.
Watch: Dylan Graves // The Formation Of Sand Island
Monday 08/12 34
Beach nourishment with benefits.
Watch: Pipeline // December 1st, 2025
Wednesday 03/12 49
Makana Pang falls into perfect early season Pipe.
In the Forums
Island Bay said:
Yep, saw that and thought lucky someone
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Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~
Wax On > ~ Spotted ~ Gumtree ~ Ebay ~ Facey ~
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truebluebasher said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrJccwN5QKw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB7sHJJDJAQ
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Wax Off > Tunes
Wax Off > Tunes
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udo said:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DM-NEUCvTHO/
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Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~
Wax On > ~ Random Insta Pics and Clips ~
3,705
seeds said:
What’s this bird?
https://youtube.com/shorts/Hv-dX2zWXRo?si=ITqrYv4-2UGL5OxA
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Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy
Wax Off > Botany Nerds Ahoy
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udo said:
https://youtu.be/uF7eshVx0-U?si=DsLMBK7_8PQugs6V
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Wax On > Random surf clips
Wax On > Random surf clips
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seeds said:
I’ve been watching a few of these. True? I don’t know but have read about the SAS in Vietnam but not in detail.
https://youtu.be/...
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Wax Off > Interesting things too
Wax Off > Interesting things too
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Articles
The Best Stories Of 2025
Monday 29/12 19
Fantasy secret spots, XL swells, fallen stars, egghead science, and more.
2025 New Year Forecast
Thursday 25/12 7
Taking in the Boxing Day to New Year period.
Bootstrapping Into 2026: Keeping Swellnet Independent
Monday 22/12 179
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
Thursday 18/12 12
Looking around the grounds for the festive season.
Great Expectations
Wednesday 17/12 46
Expectations vs reality a decade after Slater's mic drop.
On The Rock And Roll
Tuesday 09/12 198
The dole and Australian surfing: The past, present, and future.
Tucker Wooding: Looking Down, Aiming Up
Friday 05/12 29
A chat with surfing's Blue Angel drone pilot.
La Niña Over The Line
Tuesday 02/12 49
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology have finally jumped on board and declared a La Niña.
Exclusive Wave Rights Again On The Cards In Fiji
Thursday 27/11 50
Government bill overturns access rights to Fijian waves.
Trouble Shooter // The Two-Board Quiver
Tuesday 25/11 61
Everyone knows the one-board quiver is unrealistic, but how should we go about doubling it?
Review: 'Stone Free' by John Ogden
Friday 21/11 50
The outlaw life of surfer smuggler Warren 'Abdul' Anderson.
Review // Point Of Change
Wednesday 19/11 47
Even the lightest of footprints can lead to cultural disruption.
Fast News
Watch: Tim Bonython // Mullaghmore, December 2025
Monday 29/12 7
"Ample slow mo, a free string soundtrack, and one almighty paddle-in."
Watch: Christian Merello // Bucalemu Perfection
Monday 22/12 6
"Perhaps one of the best waves ever accidentally created."
Carissa Moore and Eli Hanneman Win Florence Pipe Pro
Monday 22/12 12
Carissa's comeback gets off to a succesful start.
WSL Takes Legal Action Against Pedro Scooby
Thursday 18/12 40
The WSL ask for a please explain after being accused of racism.
Science From The Tidal Zone
Tuesday 16/12 43
Morgan Bridgeford is a littoral scavenger!
Julian Wilson Puts CT Dreams To Bed
Tuesday 16/12 17
"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
Sunday 14/12 31
A massive day of competition at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal.
Nazare Big Wave Challenge On Yellow Alert
Friday 12/12 19
Largest swell of the season incoming.
Into Your Imagination 2
Wednesday 10/12 1
The Christmas party to end all Christmas parties.
Watch: Dylan Graves // The Formation Of Sand Island
Monday 08/12 34
Beach nourishment with benefits.
Watch: Pipeline // December 1st, 2025
Wednesday 03/12 49
Makana Pang falls into perfect early season Pipe.
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