The Rip Curl Pro forecast still looks grim, but there are small glimmers of hope within the waiting period.

Will the Surf Coast's recent run of good waves continue, relegating the lay days of Snapper to a distant memory?

Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam not only left a path of destruction across Vanuatu, it also left a trail across the ocean which will be seen for weeks to come.

Surfers are often told that the effects of climate change, most notably sea level rise, could have a direct impact on wave riding. However, it's not the only change that may effect us. Of particular interest to Queensland surfers is the potential southward migration of Irukandji jellyfish.

Cloudbreak is going to pump on Monday and Tuesday, two days before the waiting period of the Quiksilver Pro finishes.

A large swell will impact the whole East Coast later this week. Surfing options will be restricted due to size and strong, unfavourable winds.

The water temperatures are so high off the Northern NSW coast a tropical cyclone could theoretically form off Byron Bay.

The Australia Day long weekend is fast approaching and for most this means a whole weekend based around the beach and surf. So how's the forecast shaping up for your region?

All signals are go for what looks to be the biggest swell of the season so far across Hawaii mid-next week.