The first Tropical Cyclone of the 2015-2016 season is about to form near Fiji.

It went from high tide walls to shallow water womps in the space of a few hours, as Gabriel Medina played dark horse again, riding up the outside unchecked, at least until he threw down his second Perfect 10 of the comp.

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The Gold Coast will become the 8th World Surfing Reserve joining the prestigious network of other WSR’s including Malibu, Ericeira, Manly Beach, Santa Cruz, Huanchaco, Bahia Todos Santos, and Punta de Lobos.

Gabriel Medina and Tyler Wright have emerged victorious this afternoon, claiming the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France respectively, in clean four-to-six foot waves at Culs Nus.

Great conditions expected for finals day at the Quiksilver Pro France with the arrival of a powerful new groundswell.

Management at the Tweed River sand pumping system are meeting to consider changing the process. If accepted, the changes will alter how much sand will be pumped at Snapper East, affecting the downstream sand contours on the Superbank. The days of the 500 metre ride may be over.