Surf Editorial
RIP | Tributes for Much-Loved Surf Photographer Thys Lombard
The South African surfing community is mourning the death of Thys Lombard, who suffered a medical emergency while competing in the Vintners Surf Classic at Jongensfontein on Friday. Lombard, 61, from Stellenbosch, was surfing in the 26th annual Vintners Surf Classic...
Kelly Slater Headlines Opening Day at Outerknown Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o – Gallery
A short but impactful day opened the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, Stop No. 7 of the 2026 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT). A wind-affected, six-to-eight-foot swell set the scene for the opening heats of competition, as heavy barrels earned...
St Francis Waves Are Pumping! Down The Line’s Latest Video
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Mauritius Is The Perfect Place To Perfect The Art Of Being Slothful
When winter starts to feel endless, there is a simple solution. Point yourself towards Mauritius, where sunshine replaces cold fronts and every day begins with the promise of warm seas, gentle breezes and absolutely nowhere you need to be. Also, modern life has become...
Alaïa Bay, Sion, Switzerland – Where the Wavepool Surf Tour Begins
News Release 27 July 2026 When Alaïa Bay opened beneath the Swiss Alps in 2021, it challenged long-held perceptions of where world-class surfing could exist. Five years later, the iconic Swiss wavepool is hosting the first Wavepool Surf Tour event, bringing together...
Kelly Slater Pro Surfer video game goes viral 24 years after release – by Beachgrit
The early 2000s were, in retrospect, an incredible time for professional surfing. The great Andy Irons was at the top of his game, Reef launched Mick Fanning’s now-iconic beer opening sandal and Kelly Slater, who would go on to become the winningest professional...
Ryan Kainalo and Charli Hately Win O’Neill SMTH Shapes Ballito Pro Junior – SA Surfers On Podiums
BALLITO, KwaDukuza – Brazil's Ryan Kainalo and Australia's Charli Hately claimed victory at the World Surf League (WSL) O'Neill SMTH Shapes Ballito Pro Junior, Stop No. 3 of the Africa Junior Qualifying Series, after an exciting finals day on the Dolphin Coast. Glassy...
Join The Wavepool Surf Tour On Instagram
So much cool stuff happening on the Wavepool Surf Tour on Instagram. More than a competition. Behind the scenes, athlete stories, clips, moments and everything in between. Link here or scan the code
St Francis Surfers In Ballito For O’Neill SMTH Shapes Ballito Pro Junior – Gallery
Give Your Old Board a Second Wave – with the Rotary Club Of St Francis
An old surfboard or wetsuit could help a local child discover a lifelong passion for the ocean. From 2 to 31 July, the Rotary Club of St Francis is collecting second-hand surfboards, bodyboards and wetsuits to support the Wave Point Foundation's surfing and mentoring...
Wavepool Surf Tour – Registration Is Open For The Alaïa Surf Challenge
The countdown to the first Wavepool Surf Tour event is underway, with registrations now open for the inaugural Alaïa Surf Challenge at Alaïa Bay in Switzerland. Taking place from 1 August to 25 October 2026, the Alaïa Surf Challenge is the opening event of the 2026/27...
St Francis Surfers In Victoria Bay For The Recent Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro – Gallery Lookback
The heat is off from the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro and all eyes are now on Ballito for the Ballito Pro and all the JQS, and QS, and Challenger Series events taking place down there. Still, let's look in the rearview and remember our St Francis Bay surfers and Cape St...
Global Wavepool Surf Tour Launches In The Swiss Alps – South African Surfers Already Signing Up
Most surfing stories begin at the ocean. This one starts in the Swiss Alps. The Wavepool Surf Tour officially gets underway on 1 August with the Alaïa Surf Challenge at Alaïa Bay, Switzerland, the first event in a new international tour created specifically for...
Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro – Sick Photo Gallery From An Epic Weekend
This is not even a full gallery of the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro. In fact, this is just a smattering of what went down at Victoria Bay over the weekend. all photos © Kody McGregor [gallery columns="2" size="medium"...
Herold’s Bay Delivers As Four Champions Emerge At Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Masencamp, Baum, Winter And Venter Celebrate Finals-Day Success
Masencamp, Baum, Winter And Venter Celebrate Finals-Day Success VICTORIA BAY, George, South Africa – Herold's Bay delivered the perfect backup venue for Finals Day as four champions emerged from the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 and inaugural Rip Curl Vic Bay...
RIP CURL VIC BAY SURF PRO – Regional Qualifying Series Season Opens at Victoria Bay
The 2026/2027 World Surf League Africa Qualifying Series (QS) season got underway at Victoria Bay on Friday as competitors took to the water for the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000. At the same time, the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior JQS 1,000 marked the second...
Pumping Surf At Victoria Bay For Opening Day Of The Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro
The 2026 Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 and Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior opened in superb conditions at Victoria Bay, with long, clean walls reeling down the point from first light. With the new season officially underway, competitors wasted no time taking...
Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Celebrates International Surfing Day as Top Contenders Emerge
The Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 and Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior delivered another day of high-quality surfing at Victoria Bay on Saturday, with clean two-to-four-foot waves and light winds providing ideal conditions on International Surfing Day. With the...
Clean Forecast Sets The Stage For Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro This Weekend
With just days to go until the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 and Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior, the forecast is shaping up beautifully for three days of high-performance surfing at one of South Africa's most iconic point breaks. Current forecasts indicate...
Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro and Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior thanks and acknowledgements:
All photos © Kody McGregor With just one week to go until the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 and Rip Curl Vic Bay Pro Junior, excitement is building along the Garden Route. While the surfers will take centre stage when competition gets underway, events of this...
