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North Narrabeen claims the prestigious Australian Boardriders Battle Series III

The North Narrabeen Boardriders claimed the Australian Boardriders Battle Series III, in the final held in punchy four-foot surf at Cronulla, Sydney. The country’s largest grassroots boardriders competition involved more than 60 of Australia’s surf clubs in eight regional qualifying rounds. Only 20 made it to the grand final. You could feel the tension in […]

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Young stars excel at the 2016 Taj’s Small Fries

Josh Cattlin, April McPherson, Jed Gradisen, Coral Durant, Koda Killorn, and Willow Hardy have been crowned champions of the 2016 Taj’s Small Fries, held at Shallows, Yallingup, in Western Australia. The iconic junior surfing event named after the World Championship Tour (WCT) veteran Taj Burrow is already in its 11th edition, and it keeps attracting […]

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Billy Stairmand celebrates fifth New Zealand surfing title

Billy Stairmand has done it again. The surfer from Raglan claimed his third consecutive national title at the 2016 Billabong National Surfing Championships, held at Clair Beach, Dunedin, in New Zealand. Despite the onshore breeze, the event’s finals got underway, and Stairmand rapidly took control of the decisive clash. Billy rode two waves in the […]

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Too big to be true: Aaron Gold rides one of the biggest waves ever paddled

The big wave surfing boys have – once again – raised the bar. And Aaron Gold has just ridden the biggest wave ever paddled at Jaws/Peahi, in Maui. The iconic Hawaiian surf break has been on fire. And with El Niño kicking in, some of the world’s best big-wave warriors are scoring big time. January […]

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Josh Kerr steals the 2016 Todos Santos Challenge

Josh Kerr has claimed the 2016 Todos Santos Challenge, held in spectacular 30-to-40-foot surf at Killers, a spot located off the coast of Baja California, Mexico. The World Championship Tour surfer put his big wave surfing trumps into play, and stormed an elite field of specialists, with two high-scored rides – a 7.87 and an […]

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Is DHD’s EpoxyCore surfboard a game changer?

DHD has announced the launch of a surfboard that combines the best characteristics of epoxy with traditional fiberglass. Darren Handley named it “EpoxyCore.” The Australian surfboard manufacturer believes his brand has shaped the ultimate game changer. The mother of all boards. For some, it’s just another marketing stunt; for others, it’s an extraordinary plank. “With […]

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The 2016 Todos Santos Challenge expects 40-foot waves

The 2016 Todos Santos Challenge has green light. The Mexican competition gets underway on Sunday, January 17th. The organization believes that the third event of the 2015/2016 Big Wave Tour will get underway with a projected 30-foot-plus swell and favorable winds. Twenty-four athletes are now traveling to Baja California. “Having ran events in Chile and Maui […]

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The Surf Pub Quiz

Pub quizzes are increasingly popular across the globe. SurferToday designed the ultimate surf pub quiz for the flat days. Play it with your friends and family, at home or in your local pub and bar. History facts, relevant dates, timeless surf contests, legendary heats, myths, iconic wave riders, surf spots, and major accomplishments. Do you […]

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Lucas Silveira and Isabella Nichols win the 2016 World Junior Championships

Lucas Silveira and Isabella Nichols have been crowned winners of the 2016 Ericeira World Junior Championships, at Ribeira d’Ilhas, in Portugal. The finals got underway in clean three-to-four foot waves at the iconic European point break. The Brazilian surfer Lucas Silveira defeated Timothee Bisso in the decisive heat. “I’m trembling right now; it’s been a […]

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Surf Management Plan hailed a success in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is putting a Surf Management Plan (SMP) into practice. The good new is that it works. The country located in the Pacific Ring of Fire has developed a unique rulebook to minimize the impact of surf tourism in the fragile ecosystem, in the local communities, and in the overall quality of the […]

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