Surf News

Macy Callaghan and Reef Heazlewood took the top spots on finals day of event two of the Subway Surf Series. North Cronulla Beach experienced decent two-foot waves making for an exciting contest.

Winners of the Subway Pro Junior Cronulla 2017: Macy Callaghan (Avoca, NSW) and Reef Heazlewood (Moffatt Beach, Qld).

25 Jan 2017   |  

North Shore standouts Barron Mamiya (HAW) and Zoe McDougall (HAW) conquered a highly talented field of opponents in big surf today at the Sunset Pro Junior, a World Surf League (WS) Junior Qualifying Series (JQS) 1,000 rated event. This is Mamiya’s debut win in a pro competition and McDougal’s first in Hawaiian waves (she won the Billabong Junior Series in South Africa in 2016). The two took home 1,000 points, prize money and the glory of winning in their own backyard.

Barron Mamiya (HAW) and Zoe McDougall (HAW) won the first 2017 WSL Hawaii event at Sunset Pro Junior, at Sunset Beach, North Shore, Haleiwa, Oahu/Hawaii.

20 Jan 2017   |  

Australian duo Ethan Ewing and Macy Callaghan have capped off their stellar competitive seasons, taking out the World Junior Championship (WJC) in Kiama, NSW. Conditions were not ideal but the world’s best put on an incredible show in the clean 2-foot peaks that were on offer at the stunning Bombo Beach.

(L-R) Macy Callaghan and Ethan Ewing both of Australia are the World Junior Champions with Mahina Maeda of Hawaii the Women's runner-up and Griffin Colapinto of the USA the Men's runner-up at Kiama, NSW, Australia after winning his Round Four Heat on Monday January 9, 2017.

9 Jan 2017   |  

Michel Bourez (PYF) has won the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons, the final stop on the 2016 Samsung Galaxy World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) after defeating Kanoa Igarashi (USA) in the Final.

Michel Bourez (PYF) claimed victory at the 2016 Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons, at Banzai Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii.

20 Dec 2016   |  

Nine years after his first title, Brazilian Phil Rajzman has won the 2016 Jeep World Longboard Championship presented by Wanning. Rajzman overcame Steven Sawyer in the Final, which was held in 3-5 foot waves at the left hand point break of Riyue Bay.

Phil Rajzman (BRA) claims his second World Longboard Title at the 2016 Men's Jeep World Longboard Championship, at Riyue Bay, Hainan Island, China.

11 Dec 2016   |  

Californian Tory Gilkerson has taken out the 2016 Jeep Women’s World Longboard Championship presented by Wanning at the pristine left point of Riyue Bay on the Chinese Island of Hainan. Gilkerson came up against Brazilian longboarding prodigy Chloe Calmon in the Final.

Tory Gilkerson (USA) claims maiden world longboard title at the 2016 Women's Jeep World Longboard Championship, at Riyue Bay, Hainan Island, China.

10 Dec 2016   |  

Newly crowned 2016 WSL Champion Tyler Wright (AUS) has won the Maui Women's Pro, the tenth and final stop on the 2016 Samsung Galaxy World Surf League (WSL) Women’s Championship Tour (CT), after defeating two-time event winner Carissa Moore (HAW) in the Final.

Tyler Wright (AUS), Newly Crowned 2016 WSL Champion, Wins Maui Women’s Pro 2016, at Honolua Bay, Maui/Hawaii.

4 Dec 2016   |  

John John Florence (HAW), 24, today clinched the 2016 World Surf League (WSL) Title in dramatic fashion with a victory at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal in Peniche, marking the first time a Hawaiian has held the men’s world surfing crown since the late Andy Irons (HAW) in 2004.

John John Florence (HAW) is the 2016 WSL World Champion and the winner of Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal, at Supertubos, Peniche, Portugal.

25 Oct 2016   |  

In the final, most anticipated Pro Junior event of the season, Noa Mizuno (Kuliouou, Oahu) and Mahina Maeda (Sunset Beach, Oahu) captured the win at the Turtle Bay Resort Pro Junior, the last World Surf League (WSL) Junior Qualifying Series (JQS) of the year.

Noa Mizuno (HAW) won the Turtle Bay Resort Pro Junior, at North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii.

14 Oct 2016   |  

In a hard-fought Roxy Pro France Semifinal duel with three-time World Champion Carissa Moore, Courtney Conlogue's valiant campaign to send the title race to Maui came to its conclusion, when she was unable to match the powerful Hawaiian's backhand attack in wally lefts.

The 2016 World Champion Tyler Wright (AUS) with her Trophy, at Roxy Pro France, at Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, on October 12. Congratulations, Tyler!

12 Oct 2016   |  

In case you missed it! This clip produced by Samsung takes technology right into the water with a surfboard that integrates a smartphone. It's designed to assist pros during training, but we can see why it's received a hefty number of dislikes - many of us surf to escape the tech. Reckon the clip is still worth your 3 mins. Interesting concept if you're good enough to have a coach like Medina...

7 Oct 2016   |  

Courtney Conlogue (USA) has won the Cascais Women’s Pro, Stop No. 8 of 10 on the 2016 Samsung Galaxy World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), after defeating Tyler Wright (AUS) in the Final in clean 5 foot (1.5 metre) surf at the back-up site of Guincho.

Courtney Conlogue (USA) chaired after winning the 2016 Cascais Women's Pro, at Praia De Guincho, Cascais, Portugal.

29 Sep 2016   |  

The final day of competition at the World Surf League (WSL) RVCA Pro Junior presented by Jack’s Surfboards crowned hometown hero Tyler Gunter (USA) the 2016 Champion in continued, immaculate four-to-six foot conditions at 56th Street Jetty of Newport Beach, California.

The finalists of the RVCA Pro Junior presented by Jack's Surfboards: (L to R) Fourth-place: Micky Clarke (USA), Third-place: Jake Marshall (USA), Runner-up: Nolan Rapoza (USA), and 2016 Champion: Tyler Gunter (USA), Newport Beach, California, USA.

25 Sep 2016   |  

Jordy Smith (ZAF) and Tyler Wright (AUS) claimed victory today at the Hurley Pro and Swatch Women’s Pro at Trestles, Stops No. 8 and 7 respectively, on the World Surf League (WSL) Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour (CT) in three-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at the famed cobblestone break of Lower Trestles.

(left to right) Tyler Wright winner of the Swatch Women's Pro Trestles, 6x WSL World Champion Stephanie Gilmore runner-up in the Swatch Women's Pro Trestles, Joel Parkinson runner-up in the Hurley Pro Trestles (all Australian) and Jordy Smith of South Africa the winner of the Hurley Pro Trestles celebrate their achievements on stage on Wednesday September 14, 2016.

14 Sep 2016   |  

Stab x Volcom Directors Competition Aug 29th - Sep 30th

5 Sep 2016   |  

After a thrilling day of competition run in stellar conditions yesterday, the stage had been set for what was guaranteed to be a finals day to remember with no shortage of frothing grommets flooding down to the beach to get amongst all the action of the Billabong Parko Grom Stomp presented by Flight Centre.

The participants of the 2016 Billabong Parko Grom Stomp presented by Flight Centre, at Caloundra, Queensland, Australia.

4 Sep 2016   |  

Kelly Slater (USA) has won the Billabong Pro Tahiti after defeating John John Florence (HAW) in the Final in eight-to-ten foot surf at Teahupo’o. The final day of competition at Stop No. 7 of 11 on the 2016 Samsung Galaxy World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) has been treated to incredible performances by the world’s best surfers, culminating with Slater’s win. The Final day saw 35 barrels ridden between the two finalists.

The victorious Kelly Slater (USA) after he scores a perfect heat with two ten point rides in Heat two of Round 5, winning the Billabong Pro Tahiti for the fifth time in his career and earns the A.I. Award, at Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia on Tuesday August 23 2016.

24 Aug 2016   |  

The 2016 Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Banzai Bowls regional qualifying season has come to an end, as the fourth and final stop wrapped up over the weekend at Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC. With contestable conditions being a major concern, a surprising waist-to-chest high swell greeted competitors with glassy conditions all day long as clean peaks were offered on a legit Outer Banks sand bar.

The four champions of stop #4 of the 2016 Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Banzai Bowls, at Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, North Carolina. From the left: Caroline Marks, Elijah Fox, Crosby Colapinto & Blayr Barton. Well done all!

22 Aug 2016   |  

After eight days of world-class Surfing competition at the 2016 INS ISA World Surfing Games in Playa Jacó, Costa Rica, Team Peru has emerged victorious and earned the Team Gold Medal and coveted Fernando Aguerre World Team Trophy.

Team Peru celebrates after winning the 2016 INS ISA World Surfing Games, their second title in three years (2014 & 2016), at Jaco Beach, Costa Rica, August 14.

14 Aug 2016   |  

The lucky residents and visitors of Vienna (Wien) can now catch some waves at the artificial 3CityWave at Schwarzenbergplatz. The temporary set up will be in place until 30th September, so there are a good few weeks of ride still available. Check out the clip below.

10 Aug 2016   |  

In an event dominated by the international invitees, Mega Semadhi was the lone local Indonesian surfer to reach the final of the 2016 Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang. But when the final horn sounded, it was Mega who came out on top, claiming his second title in the past three times the Ultimate Tuberiding Contest has been held.

Padang local Mega Semadhi on top of the 2016 Rip Curl Cup podium for the second time in three years, at Padang Padang, Bali.

2 Aug 2016   |  

Luis Diaz (CNY) and Caroline Marks (USA) have won the World Surf League (WSL) Vans US Open of Surfing Pro Junior in two-to-four foot (0.5 - 1.5 meter) conditions at the Huntington Beach Pier.

Luis Diaz of CNY (left) and Caroline Marks of USA (right) after becoming the winners of the 2016 Vans US Open of Surfing Pro Junior, at Huntington Beach, California, on July 30.

31 Jul 2016   |