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THIS WEEK IN SURFING and... May 24, 2013
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THIS WEEK IN SURFING and... May 24, 2013
The worst surf column on the internet, back by popular demand! More
WEEKEND SURF FORECAST, 23 - 25 May 2013
There are good waves to be had, left, right and centre this weekend. Check out the weekend forecast. Photo: Wyer More
Gallery: West Sumbawa - May 2013
Hoy, Craikey and Friends Score Yo-Yos and Supersuck. WIth bonus video! More
Interview: Sunnyboys' Peter Oxley On Surfing and Performing Once Again
Big Sky Wire: Ahead of their shows at the Coolangatta Hotel this weekend, Peter Oxley talks about the surfing life of the Sunnyboys. More
BALI, INDONESIA SURF FORECAST: May 22 - May 31, 2012
An active Southern Ocean storm track delivers large, long period SSW groundswell to Indonesian coasts this weekend. More
Video: Skeet Derham – Indonesia
Wave of the Week: Mornington Peninsula lad goes big, gets deep. More
Video: South Straddie, Queensland - May 16, 2013
Standout Sessions: South Straddie turned up the fun mid-last week. Photo: Simon Muirhead More
Video: Super Suck, Sumbawa - May 9, 2013
Standout Sessions: Ry Craike and Shaun Green surf Indo perfection. More
Interview: Remembering Michael – MP's Mum One Year On
Big Sky Wire: A year after his passing, Joan reflects on the life of her first son. More
Harrison Dancaster: Young, Free, Alright!
Gallery and Interview: Melbourne turned Northern Beaches id Sydney fella, H-Deezy, can take a beautiful photo. Come meet him and peruse his work. More.
Video: Shaun Green - Super Suck, Sumbawa
Wave of the Week: The 17 year old from West Oz gets deep in style. More
Environmental News
Two Years After The Tsunami
Filmmakers Michael Lawrence and David Kruta recently went to the Mentawai Islands and Nias, off Sumatra, Indonesia, to cover our work in malaria, water and sanitation, and emergency preparedness. More
Gold Coast City Council Announces Beaches Plan
The iconic 52-kilometre stretch of astonishing and picturesque coastal landscapes, which stretches along South-East Queensland’s Gold Coast region, is not only a haven for surfers and a highly sought-after district to live in, but acts as a vital economic strategy to assist in the sustainability of the area. More
Interview: Ash Grunwald On Coal Seam Gas Mining
Ash speaks about his apathy in the past, his ‘unlikely ally’ in Alan Jones and his commitment to seeing an end to the drilling. Photo: Swilly More
50 Ft Trawler Runs Aground at Cronulla Point
News and Gallery: A Queensland registered boat washed up on Cronulla Point can be seen live on Coastalwatch. Photo: Rielly Clarke. More
Gallery: Foam Party at Alexandra Headland - January 28, 2013
Phenomenal Weather Covers Sunny Coast Streets in Eerie Foam. Photo by Matt O'Brien More
Surfing News RSS
Two Years After The Tsunami
Filmmakers Michael Lawrence and David Kruta recently went to the Mentawai Islands and Nias, off Sumatra, Indonesia, to cover our work in malaria, water and sanitation, and emergency preparedness. More
Australia's Best Indigenous Surfers to Line Up at Bells Beach
Thursday May 23: Torquay Victoria Australia: Around 50 of Australia's leading Indigenous surfers are heading to Bells Beach for the annual Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles with the opening ceremony to take place on the middens area at Bells on Sunday afternoon. More
Jordy Smith Wins Billabong Rio Pro, Adriano de Souza Takes ASP WCT Rankings Lead
BARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Sunday, May 19, 2013) -Jordy Smith (ZAF), 25, has won the Billabong Rio Pro in a hard-fought final over national favorite Adriano de Souza (BRA), 26, by a score of 17.80 to 16.34 in clean two-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at Barra Da Tijuca. More
Dimity Stoyle, Codie Klein In Gold-Silver Triumph For TravelSIM Team Australia In Panama
Dimity Stoyle and Codie Klein took out a gold-silver finish for TravelSIM Team Australia at the Reef ISA World Surfing Games in Panama. More
The Barrel 2013 –Monthly Grind 1
Video: The Barrel celebrates its first monthly grind. More
Stoyle, Klein And Molony In Finals Contention For TravelSIM Team Australia
TravelSIM Team Australia has three surfers in contention heading into the final day of the ISA World Surfing Games in Panama. More
Tyler Wright Wins Colgate Plax Girls Rio Pro, Takes ASP WCT Lead
BARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio De Janeiro/Brazil (Saturday, May 11, 2013) – Tyler Wright (AUS), 19, has defeated Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), 22, in a high-scoring final of 17.80 to 15.67 to win the Colgate Plax Girls Rio Pro in peaky two-to-three foot waves, simultaneously taking the frontrunner position on the 2013 ASP Women’s World Championship Tour (WCT). More
Thomas Woods And Russell Molony Stay In Contention For TravelSIM Team Australia In Panama
Thomas Wood (Burleigh Heads, QLD) and Russell Molony (North Entrance, NSW) have continued to advance for TravelSIM Team Australia on Day 5 at the Reef ISA World Surfing Games in Panama. More
Russell Molony (North Entrance, NSW) Survives Tough Day For TravelSIM Team Australia In Panama
Russell Molony (North Entrance, NSW) was the last man standing for TravelSIM Team Australia after a difficult Day 4 at the Reef ISA World Surfing Games in Panama. More
Job Vacancy - SurfGroms Coordinator
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our expanding team and work within the sport development department of Surfing Australia. The role will be responsible for the successful delivery of our national junior participation program for 5-12 year olds called VEGEMITE SurfGroms. More
WCT Rankings
Mens Rankings
1 Parkinson, Joel
2 Slater, Kelly
3 Fanning, Mick
4 Florence, John John
5 De Souza, Adriano
6 Burrow, Taj
7 Medina, Gabriel
8 Kerr,Josh
9 Wilson,Julian
10 Wright,Owen
Womens Rankings
1 Gilmore, Stephanie
2 Fitzgibbons, Sally
3 Moore, Carissa
4 Wright, Tyler
5 Conlogue, Courtney
6 Manuel, Malia
7 Peterson, Lakey
8 Enever, Laura
9 Ho, Coco
10 Hareb, Paige
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