Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Surfing

Picklum misses out on WSL top spot with Supertubos loss

Picklum misses out on WSL top spot with Supertubos loss

At the famed Supertubos, Australians Ethan Ewing and Molly Picklum have been beaten in their semi-finals of the World Surf League event in Portugal.

Rookie Vaughan earns clash with WSL leader Ferreira

Rookie Vaughan earns clash with WSL leader Ferreira

Rookie Vaughan earns clash with WSL leader Ferreira

Rookie Vaughan earns clash with WSL leader Ferreira

Joel Vaughan has maintained the solid start to his debut World Surf League campaign at Supertubos but now faces leader and ex-Olympic champ Italo Ferreira.

Picklum beats Wright to make surf semis at Supertubos

Picklum beats Wright to make surf semis at Supertubos

Picklum beats Wright to make surf semis at Supertubos

Picklum beats Wright to make surf semis at Supertubos

Molly Picklum could lead the World Surf League after edging Tyler Wright to make the last four in Portugal while Jack Robinson set the mark in the men's event.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Picklum, Wright set up Aussie surf duel at Supertubos

Picklum, Wright set up Aussie surf duel at Supertubos

Australian surf stars Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright have set up a quarter-final clash in the Rip Curl Pro Portugal at Supertubos.

Fitzgibbons turns up heat, back on track at Supertubos

Fitzgibbons turns up heat, back on track at Supertubos

Sally Fitzgibbons, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing were the Australian heat winners on day of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal.

Former world tour surf star launches comeback bid

Former world tour surf star launches comeback bid

Aged 36, Australian surfer Julian Wilson is eyeing a return to the Championship Tour after being granted a wildcard to compete in the Challenger Series.

From wind energy to waves, a new life for old turbines

From wind energy to waves, a new life for old turbines

Surfboards made out of wind turbines could help carve the way to a more circular and sustainable renewables industry.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues

AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues

AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues

AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says that, for now, the season opener at the Gabba between Brisbane and Geelong is going ahead as scheduled.

Aussie Picklum pipped in Abu Dhabi surfing final

Aussie Picklum pipped in Abu Dhabi surfing final

Aussie Picklum pipped in Abu Dhabi surfing final

Aussie Picklum pipped in Abu Dhabi surfing final

Australian Molly Picklum tested world champ Caitlin Simmers all the way in the Abu Dhabi World Surf League final but had to settle for the runner's up spot.

Star Aussie surfers still alive in wave pool showdown

Star Aussie surfers still alive in wave pool showdown

Star Aussie surfers still alive in wave pool showdown

Star Aussie surfers still alive in wave pool showdown

Molly Picklum is safely through to the quarter-finals of the World Surf League's wave pool event in Abu Dhabi, joined by Ethan Ewing and Jack Robinson.

Aussie men start Abu Dhabi wave pool event with a bang

Aussie men start Abu Dhabi wave pool event with a bang

Aussie men start Abu Dhabi wave pool event with a bang

Aussie men start Abu Dhabi wave pool event with a bang

Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing are early heat winners with competition getting underway in the World Surf League's first wave pool event in Abu Dhabi.

Wright makes surfing history with Pipe Pro double

Wright makes surfing history with Pipe Pro double

Wright makes surfing history with Pipe Pro double

Wright makes surfing history with Pipe Pro double

Australia's Tyler Wright has made surfing history, becoming the first woman to win Hawaii's iconic Pipe Pro event twice.

Slater winds back the clock at Pipe Pro in Hawaii

Slater winds back the clock at Pipe Pro in Hawaii

Slater winds back the clock at Pipe Pro in Hawaii

Slater winds back the clock at Pipe Pro in Hawaii

Kelly Slater has beaten Ethan Ewing at the Pipe Pro, with rookie George Pittar the only Australian man to advance to the quarter-finals.

Pipe Pro surfing put on hold again ahead of big weekend

Pipe Pro surfing put on hold again ahead of big weekend

Pipe Pro surfing put on hold again ahead of big weekend

Pipe Pro surfing put on hold again ahead of big weekend

Organisers want surfers to have "real Pipe", putting the Pipe Pro on hold again with only two days left in the waiting period on Hawaii's North Shore.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Wright leads Australian charge into surfing quarters

Australian surfers Tyler Wright, Isabella Nichols and Molly Picklum have reached the quarter-finals as the Pipe Pro resumed in Hawaii after a week of delays.

Wait for waves rolls on at Hawaii's Pipe Pro

The pressure is mounting for waves at Banzai Pipeline as the wait for the season-opening World Surf League competition to resume drags on.

Pipe Pro frustration as wait for waves continues

Competition at the World Surf League's season-opening event at Hawaii's Banzai Pipeline remains on hold but organisers say better surf conditions are forecast.

Day, Rogers fall short as young guns win Iron Series

Iron Series young guns Conner Maggs and Lucy Derbyshire have upstaged veterans Ali Day and Lana Rogers to win maiden titles in the men's and women's categories.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Unfavourable surf means Pipe Pro remains on hold

Hawaii's Pipe Pro, the first round of the World Surf Tour, will stay on hold for at least one more day because of unfavourable conditions.

Radical format twist to test Ironman's title hold

Defending champion Ali Day laughs that the dramatic overhaul of the Iron Series final is encouraging his downfall, but has backed himself to win anyway.

Hawaiian surfing on hold as major storm approaches

The season-opening Pipe Pro has been put on hold with a major storm forecast to hit Hawaii's North Shore.

Olympic silver medallist makes early Pipe Pro statement

Australians Jack Robinson and Tyler Wright have delivered benchmark performances in the first round of the Pipe Pro, to kick off the World Surf League season.

Surfers wait for waves at season-opening Pipe Pro

With 10 Australians ready for action, the season-opening Pipe Pro in Hawaii is on hold, with World Surf Leagues organisers waiting for better conditions.

Robinson chasing WSL title in his own backyards

Australian hope Jack Robinson will enjoy some locational perks when the new-look World Surf League season begins in Hawaii this week.

WSL title chase wide open as Robinson eyes Pipe Pro win

Australia's Jack Robinson says it would be a mistake to underestimate his World Surf League rivals in the absence of John John Florence at the Pipe Pro.

Topics

Australia United States of America Europe Queensland Rugby League Australian Rules Football Environmental Issue Middle East Energy Sport Renewable Energy Surfing Triathlon

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here