The view from the impact zone at Nazare.

They inspire poets, make for handy metaphors, and cause your local reefbreak to roar.

Early gifts on Maui.

The largest, strongest groundswell of the year impacted the southern states over the last two days.

Court finds in favour of MTVs' stepdaughter.

Meet twins Arch and Van Whiteman. Both surfers, both lifeguards, both rip.

Tony holds a tight line on a paddle day at Naz.

There was a lot of hype but also some lessons to be learned.

Nic von Rupp in a barbarian daze.

Revisiting the stories most clicked and commented upon.