Surf Editorial
EC Charger Tom Lindhorst At Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii – Photo Of The Day
This image of EC Charger Tom Lindhorst at Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii, is from Day Two of the Lexus Pipe Challenger surfing event. Tom was unfortunately knocked out, but what an awesome image Caption: O'AHU, HAWAII - JANUARY 31: Thomas Lindhorst of South Africa surfs in...
South African surfers are gearing up for one of the most iconic tests in competitive surfing – The Lexus Pipe Challenger
The North Shore of Oʻahu is set to come alive with plenty of swell on the horizon and world-class fields set to vie for vital Championship Tour (CT) qualification points. Plus, the addition of five men’s Local Round heats will determine who joins the Round of 80 as...
JBay Championship Tour Surf Tournament Off For 2026 – Possibly Longer. Raglan In New Zealand To Replace Supertubes
World Surf League Announces Raglan, New Zealand, as Fourth Stop on 2026 Championship Tour Schedule LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA (Sunday, January 25, 2026) - Today, the World Surf League (WSL) announced the addition of Aotearoa, New Zealand, to the schedule for the 2026...
Royal St Andrews Rip Curl Cup Set to Decide WSL Africa Pro Surfing Season at Port Alfred Easter Festival
Slayde Shooter © Louis Wulff Professional Surfing Returns to the Eastern Cape Coastline World Surf League Africa has confirmed that the Royal St Andrews Rip Curl Cup will serve as the final stop of the 2025/2026 Africa Qualifying Series, bringing the season to a close...
Best Surf Of My Life (Video) – by Jordy Smith
Best Surf Of My Life (Video) by Jordy Smith is a reminder of what happens when world-class talent, the right wave, and complete freedom line up perfectly. Shot in pristine conditions, the clip captures Smith at full throttle, blending raw power with effortless flow as...
Premier Surfing Headlines the 2026 Port Alfred Easter Festival
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 19 January 2026 w Port Alfred - The 2026 Port Alfred Easter Festival will once again bring a diverse mix of sport, music, culture and community events to the Eastern Cape coastline, with competitive surfing taking centre stage as...
RIGHT OF WAY: An afternoon grom session off the Anne Avenue groyne
Video by Brad Peens / Down The Line subscribe to the channel! The Crew Three young surfers, Leo, Slayde and Luc, joined Luke from The Store for an afternoon paddle at the right off the Anne Avenue groyne. The ocean had been unsettled earlier, but by the time they...
Win a Billy’s Beach Season Pass and Help Local Young Surfer Chase the North Shore Dream
A major boost has arrived for the community raffle supporting a local surfer heading to the North Shore of Oahu this December. One of the headline prizes is now a Billy’s Beach Season Pass, one of the most sought-after tickets of the summer. Its inclusion has added...
Win A Rip Curl Wetsuit, A Bilt Surfboard, tons of local sponsored goodies
A crew of young South African surfers are heading to the North Shore of Oahu this December, answering the call of the sport’s most famous proving ground. For generations, Hawaii has been the place where surfers travel to test their courage, sharpen their skills and...
St Francis Bay Groyne Updates – It’s Getting Groovy,
The ever-prolific Brad Peens returns with another beautifully shot film entitled 'It's Getting Groovy,' an update from the St Francis Bay groyne project — this time capturing that golden-hour magic and the quiet transformation of our coastline. His latest video, aptly...
A New Wave of Pride: Supertubes Sign Salutes JBay’s Surfing Story and Community Spirit
JEFFREYS BAY – Jeffreys Bay’s world-famous Supertubes has received a new wave of pride. A striking sign that not only honours the iconic wave but also celebrates the artistry and collaboration of the local community. Unveiled earlier this month, the sign was...
Excellent Opening Day For The 2025 South African Masters Championship at Long Beach in Cape Town
Press release For immediate release Friday 17 October 2025 Opening Day Standout, David Malherbe © Keahlo Van Gysen The event is presented by the City of Cape Town, supported by SMTH Shapes, Reef Wetsuits, Advanced Health Private Day Hospitals, Jack Black Beer and the...
Buffalo City Surfriders Wins the 2025 Sea Harvest SA Junior Surfing Champs presented by SMTH Shapes.
Nelson Mandela Bay claims the Spirit Award • Rory Dace (NMBS) and Anastasia Venter (CW) take top honours in the U18 Divisions. Lower Point, Jeffreys Bay — After five days of near-perfect waves and high-action surfing, Buffalo City Surfriders have claimed the team...
SURFING SOUTH AFRICA SAST JUNIOR RANKINGS 2025 – Congratulations to Our Junior Surfers!
It’s been another fantastic year of waves, contests and wins for South Africa’s junior surfers. From the cold barrels of Kommetjie to the punchy peaks of Durban and the grinding right-handers of Port Alfred, the country’s best young talent has been chasing points,...
Groynes, Waves, and YouTube Fame — Two Local Takes Worth a Watch
Low tide’s the new prime time. Two new videos are doing the rounds about the Long-Term Coastal Protection Scheme — and both are well worth a watch. Instead of choosing one, we thought we’d show you both, because they tell the story of our changing coastline from two...
Seal Point Boardriders Club Members Clean Up At SA Junior Surfing Champs
Massive congrats to all the Boardriders Club Members who competed this week in Jbay at the SA Champs. Rory Dace is SA Champion! all photos Kody McGrregor Some epic results: U12 Girls: Summer Harding - 2ND PLACE U12 Boys: Leo Mcleod - 3RD PLACE U14 Girls: Brin Jarvis -...
Local Crew Makes Their Mark at Lower Point at SA Junior Surfing Champs
The 2025 South African Surfing Championships kicked off in clean, playful waves at Lower Point, Jeffreys Bay, setting the tone for a week of classic Eastern Cape conditions. Sunshine, offshore winds, and shoulder-high walls greeted surfers from across the country as...
Seal Point Boardriders Club Champs – 100 Photos From A Week Ago by
100 Photos from the Seal Point Boardriders Club Championships a week ago. all photos by https://www.instagram.com/hikiplessis/ [gallery size="medium"...
New Surf Mecca – St Francis Bay Groyne Project Makes Waves!
A New Surf Mecca in the Making Shifting sands, cautious optimism, and a few promising waves on the horizon, with many surfers talking about a new surf mecca. The new groyne project at St Francis Bay has been eagerly awaited. Nobody really knows what to expect, but...
Rip Curl GromSearch Seal Point: U16 Winners Will Be Heading To France
Hossegor tickets on the line – plus a R15k custom Channel Islands Surfboard for one standout grom Cape St Francis: From 3 - 5 October, Seal Point will host the final stop of the 2025 Rip Curl GromSearch series, with the spotlight firmly on the prestigious U16...
