The conventional wisdom is that surfing is the greatest thing on Earth, so why do most people stop doing it?

Fortunately, the event has been blessed with a very active Southern Ocean storm track.

With an appropriate amount of claret spilt.

Paramedics raced to Shelley Beach, at Emerald Beach, north of Coffs Harbour, shortly before 11:00am.

Roll up your sleeve and dream.

A mixed bag across the country, though mostly windy, wet and onshore for the South West.

Singles, twins, Thrusters, Twinzers, quads, and even five fin Claws, each design rides differently and it's all to do with the number of fins.

While recovering from a broken femur, the Kiama surfer opened up iMovie and downloaded his best waves.

We look deep into the Southern Ocean for signs of swell for the final event of the year at Trestles.

Hold the cheese, as NvR and Nate Behl score relatively unattended Maccas.