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WSL 2026 Format Overhaul: Final 5 Dropped & Jeffreys Bay Secures Schedule Spot

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the World Surf League (WSL) has announced some major changes for the 2026 season,...

Sneak Peek: Inside ISSUE 49. 2

The waves are calling, and so is our latest issue. We're pulling back the curtain on what's waiting inside Zigsag's newest edition – a...

CONTEST NEWS: Corona Cero Open J-Bay is a Wrap!

Jeffreys Bay did not disappoint. The Corona Cero Open kicked off under golden skies and a thumping weekend pulse, dishing up clean lines and good...

9Miles Project Youth Experience the Magic of Jeffreys Bay

The 9Miles Project brought a group of learners from Cape Town's underserved communities to attend the Corona Cero J-Bay Open, creating an experience that would shift perspectives and ignite dreams.

CONTEST NEWS: The Best Moments from Corona Cero Open J-Bay So Far

It’s been nonstop here in Jeffrey’s Bay since the start of the waiting period, a weekend full of action. Big waves, small waves, upsets,...

Corona Cero Open J-Bay Preview: J-Bay, it’s a feeling

The world's best are back at Supertubes, and our boy Jordy Smith is wearing yellow.  There's something special brewing down at J-Bay. The Indian Ocean...

CONTEST NEWS: Local Boy Luke Thompson Wins Ballito Pro!

Nadia Erostarbe (EUK) and Luke Thompson (RSA) won the Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill today in pumping four-to-six foot surf. After a long and...

CONTEST REPORT: O’Neill SMTH Shapes Rookie Rippers

The O'Neill SMTH Shapes Rookie Rippers delivered one more classic day of surfing at Willard Beach, with progression and power on display for the...

CONTEST NEWS: eThekwini Surf Pro 2025 Crown Six Victors

The World Surf League (WSL) Africa eThekwini Surf Pro 2025 crowned six victors across the Qualifying Series (QS) 2,000, Junior Qualifying Series (JQS) 1,000...

CONTEST NEWS: Rip Curl GromSearch Durban presented by Sea Harvest

Nate Tayler (Ballito) and Emily Jenkinson (Kommetjie) emerged victorious in the Premier U16 Girls and Boys Divisions after star performances in their respective final...

SPOTLIGHT ON: Tofo Surf Series

Over ten transformative days, the vibrant coastline of Tofo became a powerful stage for youth empowerment, sports development, and cultural celebration. Spearheaded by ISA...

Nazaré, Garrett McNamara, and the Art of Packing Well

I came to Nazaré for the cliffs and clichés, expecting postcard views and maybe a few polite conversations about surf. Instead, I found myself...