VAPOUR is a short film from South African surfer and filmmaker Tiaan Engelbrecht —an intimate exploration of surfing, nature, and the constant state of...
Reviewed by Jemma van Breda
For as long as surfing has existed, it's come with an unspoken hierarchy. With professional surfing reaching greater heights (literally), the everyday surfer grapples more...
The Sound Garden Surf Contest took place on Saturday, 25 July 2026, at Thicklip, a popular surf spot situated near the famous yellow Fork 'n Nice food truck in...
In this weekly column series, Bernie Shelly explores the strange, funny rituals of everyday surf life — from awkward line-up conversations and endless paddle-outs to bruised egos and near-collisions...
BALLITO, KwaDukuza, South Africa (Saturday, July 18, 2026) – The 2026 World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series got underway in spectacular fashion at the Ballito Pro Presented by O'Neill, with clean,...
The Ballito Open presented by O'Neill wrapped up in powerful, overhead surf on Saturday, with Australia's Winter Vincent claiming his first Ballito title while...
BALLITO, KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal (8 July 2026) – South Africa’s rising surfing stars delivered standout performances at the World Surf League (WSL) O’Neill SMTH Shapes...
In this weekly column series, Bernie Shelly explores the strange, funny rituals of everyday surf life — from awkward line-up conversations and endless paddle-outs to bruised egos and near-collisions in the...
In this regular column series, Bernie Shelly explores the strange, funny rituals of everyday surf life — from awkward line-up conversations and endless paddle-outs...
In this regular column series, Bernie Shelly explores the strange, funny rituals of everyday surf life — from awkward line-up conversations and endless paddle-outs...
