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.

“This afternoon you’ll all get 100 waves!"

For Kemper it's his fourth win, and Alms her third.

Slater bags a Perfect 10, while John John warms his engine.