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Lack of swell leaves Sunset Beach surfers sidelined

Lack of swell leaves Sunset Beach surfers sidelined

Competition has been called off for a second day at the World Surf League's Hurley Pro Sunset Beach in Hawaii.

Wave goodbye to day of surf action at Sunset Beach

Wave goodbye to day of surf action at Sunset Beach

Wave goodbye to day of surf action at Sunset Beach

Wave goodbye to day of surf action at Sunset Beach

With the prospect of small, inconsistent waves, competition at the World Surf League's Hurley Pro Sunset Beach in Hawaii has been canned for the day.

World surf champion Toledo to take year off competition

World surf champion Toledo to take year off competition

World surf champion Toledo to take year off competition

World surf champion Toledo to take year off competition

After winning back-to-back surf world titles, Filipe Toledo has announced he's joining Stephanie Gilmore and Carissa Moore in taking a year away from the tour.

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Aussie Picklum falls in Pipe final after perfect score

Aussie Picklum falls in Pipe final after perfect score

Molly Picklum has scored a perfect 10 on finals day at the Pipe Pro, but the Australian surfer fell just short in the decider against American Caitlin Simmers.

Picklum soars as big names fall at Banzai Pipeline

Picklum soars as big names fall at Banzai Pipeline

The women's competition at the World Surf League's season-opener in Hawaii has reached the quarter-final stage, with Molly Picklum the last Australian standing.

Molly Picklum shines as women's Pipe Pro action begins

Molly Picklum shines as women's Pipe Pro action begins

The two best waves of the day were scored by Australia's Molly Picklum, while Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright also avoided the Pipe Pro elimination round.

Ewing ousts Slater on way to Pipe Pro quarter-finals

Ewing ousts Slater on way to Pipe Pro quarter-finals

Ethan Ewing is the last Australian man standing at the World Surf League's season-opening Pipe Pro in Hawaii, while the women have yet to begin competition.

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Surf improving at Pipe Pro but comp postponed again

Surf improving at Pipe Pro but comp postponed again

Surf improving at Pipe Pro but comp postponed again

Surf improving at Pipe Pro but comp postponed again

After initial hopes the World Surf League's Pipe Pro could restart, organisers have delayed again with conditions at the Hawaiian break not lifting as expected.

Wait continues for Pipe Pro surfing in Hawaii

Wait continues for Pipe Pro surfing in Hawaii

Wait continues for Pipe Pro surfing in Hawaii

Wait continues for Pipe Pro surfing in Hawaii

The World Surf League's Pipe Pro season-opener in Hawaii remains on hold with the women still to take to the water for round one.

Day, Rogers seal Ironman triumphs in Kurrawa finale

Day, Rogers seal Ironman triumphs in Kurrawa finale

Day, Rogers seal Ironman triumphs in Kurrawa finale

Day, Rogers seal Ironman triumphs in Kurrawa finale

Ali Day secured a fifth Ironman title in style while Lana Rogers did enough to claim a third title at Gold Coast's double-header finale.

Ironmen to add next chapter in decade-long surf rivalry

Ironmen to add next chapter in decade-long surf rivalry

Ironmen to add next chapter in decade-long surf rivalry

Ironmen to add next chapter in decade-long surf rivalry

Defending Ironman champion Matt Bevilacqua has stormed to within a point of four-time winner Ali Day entering the double-round finale on the Gold Coast.

Poor swell sees Pipe Pro surfing on hold for two days

Poor swell sees Pipe Pro surfing on hold for two days

Poor swell sees Pipe Pro surfing on hold for two days

Poor swell sees Pipe Pro surfing on hold for two days

After one day of competition, the World Surf League's Pipe Pro in Hawaii is on hold for two days as organisers wait on better swell.

Robinson, Ewing flying Australian flag at Pipeline

Robinson, Ewing flying Australian flag at Pipeline

Robinson, Ewing flying Australian flag at Pipeline

Robinson, Ewing flying Australian flag at Pipeline

Defending champion Jack Robinson has won his opening heat at the Pipeline Pro, while fellow Aussie Ethan Ewing was bumped into second spot by a buzzer-beater.

Wind blows out Hawaii world surf start for second day

Wind blows out Hawaii world surf start for second day

Wind blows out Hawaii world surf start for second day

Wind blows out Hawaii world surf start for second day

Another lay day has been called at the start of the World Surf League's 2024 Championship Tour, with strong winds delaying competition at Hawaii's Pipe Pro.

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Hawaii world surf season opener delayed by conditions

Unfavourable wind at Hawaii's Banzai Pipeline has delayed the start of the 2024 Championship Tour opener for surfers including the returning Sally Fitzgibbons.

With the surf GOATS going, Picklum hopes to pounce

Carissa Moore and Stephanie Gilmore are having time off, meaning plenty of world tour opportunities for younger surfers such as Australian Molly Picklum

Eight-time champion Gilmore to take year-long WSL break

Australia's eight-time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore is taking a break from the championship tour in 2024 but says she plans to return in 2025.

Aussie teenager surfs her way to world junior title

Sierra Kerr is the latest Australian to make their mark on the global sporting stage after the teen won the world junior surfing championship in California.

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Joonga crew provides some pointers for shark management

Shark handling might sound frightening to most people but for the crew from Joonga, it's just part of their daily routine on the NSW South Coast.

Fitzgibbons' Games path opened after shock call-up

She fell victim to the World Surf League's mid-season cut but Sally Fitzgibbons still has a chance to ride the waves for Australia at this year's Olympic Games.

Fitzgibbons embracing another crack at world surf tour

Surfer Sally Fitzgibbons will be among six Australian women on the 2024 tour and while she's excited to be back, says she won't let results define her.

Champion surfer Chris Davidson ‘killed by human shark'

A roofer, whose punch caused a champion surfer Chris Davidson's death, was acting out of a protective instinct to a young woman, his lawyer said.

Australian surfer sets world record on Hawaiian giant

Sydneysider Laura Enever has been recognised as setting a world record for the biggest wave ever paddled into by a woman, a 13.3m giant off Hawaii.

Thirteen Aussies to challenge for 2024 world surf title

The World Surf League has confirmed the competitors who will challenge for 2024's elite Championship Tour, with 13 Australians making the cut.

Surfers' final chance to reach 2024's Championship Tour

The World Surf League's Challenger Series reaches its climax in Brazil, with four women and eight men still able to qualify for the top-level Championship Tour.

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