The interaction between CT surfers and punters in the lineup, during contest windows, is one of the more unique aspects of ...

Torren Martyn and Ishka Folkwell attempt to circumnavigate Tasmania in sailing kayaks in search of remote waves.

It’s been an indifferent start to the 2026 WSL Championship Tour for Jordy Smith. After spending much of last season in the ...

Ireland has been on the radar of the world’s best heavy water specialists for decades. The likes of Mullaghmore, Rileys and Aileens are amongst the upper echelon of big wave slabs. If you aren’t tuned ...

Johanna Brebner is no stranger to time on the tarmac. Having cycled and surfed across the length of New Zealand, she is once again hitting the road, albeit on four wheels this time instead of two, as ...

The World Surfing Conservation Conference, held on the Gold Coast earlier this year, pulled together invited speakers from around the globe, each sharing insights from their own protected breaks. It ...

When the 2026 CT kicked off there was a lot of huff and puff about an Australian men’s contingent that would rival the fabled Brazilian Storm. With nine Brazilians on tour and eight Australians the ...

Ever thought of dropping everything and doing something slightly batshit crazy? Not a weekend strike, a quick Indo dash or a run-of-the-mill surf trip. But something with no guarantees or plan. If ...

Women’s surfing has never looked more progressive – bigger turns, loftier airs, more time in the tube when things get heavy. While the performance ceiling continues to rise across the CT, that ...

The Gold Coast will be turned into a living gallery of surf culture and storytelling over the next two weeks as creatives, filmers and photographers are celebrated as part of the 2026 edition of ...

Dave Rastovich reckons we’ve started outsourcing something essential. Not just directions or forecasts, but instinct itself. “There’s a big conversation to be had about whether we have handed our ...

One and a half events into the 2026 WSL Championship Tour and there hasn’t been a lot to shout about so far. This is mostly due to the conditions which haven’t played ball. Other than the opening day ...