It's taken a long time and included a few false starts but the WSL has just been given the green light to run at North Point during the Margaret River Pro. There are, however, a few caveats.

Obamacare will lead to less crowded surf...maybe.

In news that will delight grizzled surf purists the world over, the United States budget debacle may shutdown weather prediction services, including every automated surf forecast that relies on them.

Epic Finals Day at pumping J-Bay concluded with wins to Connor O’Leary and Gabby Bryan and, it must be said, the WSL.

Or, more reasons to finish the regular season in the yellow jersey.

The little viking goes for another record. Maybe it's official, maybe it's not.

"It was awesome to surf it and know that it's a good wave. "

"The deeper into Indonesia you go, the more difficult it becomes to get around."