Hurricane Walaka sent the North Shore one of the most bizarre swells it has received in decades.

A real mixed bag of waves from the local Tassie boys featuring points, slabs, reefs and everything in between.

Boardriding Clubs from all over Australia will have the chance to compete for an Under 18’s Australian Title for the first time.

From the din of an inner-city pub to the central atolls of the Maldives.

"Airs are the future of the sport".

New appointee Erik Logan will lead a "direct-to-consumer membership offering", which is to be "a key aspect of the WSL’s world class content portfolio".

A likely El Nino this year means the weather bureau is saying the chance of more tropical cyclones than normal is small.