The forecast was always pointing towards a great swell hitting the weekend before the J'Bay Open waiting period and that's exactly what transpired.

The results are in and scientists are giving Shark Shield the thumbs up. But will surfers part with money to wear them?

Surf industry stalwart Doug Spong is downsizing and selling a handful of rare boards, including Colonel Kilgore's Yater Spoon and a balsa gun by Dick Brewer.

The Bells Trials winner puts his hoof down at home and in sizey Indonesian barrels.

While crewmen packed up the Cape Fear comp site, Eddie Blackwell, Spud, Richie Vas, and Laurie Towner took advantage of the deserted lineup.

Jamie O lights up some Puerto Escondido caverns using a hand held torch.

An (almost) unknown surfer laying it down in an old school Aussie style.

First Lorne, then Tasmania, next Byron Bay, and now the Falls Festival is travelling to Western Australia.

An Aussie builder shows his deft weaving skills in this li'l clip from Indo.

Aritz Aranburu and Indar Unanue score cranking Nias, cut it to a pirated Stones tune, and share it with the world.