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Molly Picklum has triumphed at Supertubos to move to the top of the World Surf League standings

SURFINGVideoAussie champ delirious after stunning win: ‘On top of the world’

‘The glow worm absolutely did it, and I love you all so much.’

Ian Chadband, AAP

Molly Picklum has triumphed at Supertubos to move to the top of the World Surf League standings. (HANDOUT/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumMolly's game: surfing 'glow worm' on top of world again

World champion Molly Picklum has moved back into pole position to defend her surfing crown after triumphing at the famed Supertubos event in Portugal.

Ian Chadband

Disabled Surfers Association Great Southern committee members Rebecca McArtney, Celia Waugh, Kerry Oakley, Janet McArtney with surfer Teagan Woolhead and support worker Tina Daniels.

Surf snagsInclusive surfers get post-session snags thanks to new BBQ

Dedicated volunteers and the surfers with disabilities they teach will this season be able to cook up a storm after each session, thanks to a donation of a barbecue from Bunnings Albany. 

Melissa Sheil

An elated Molly Picklum has reached the final of the WSL event at Supertubos in Peniche, Portugal. (HANDOUT/World Surf League)

SurfingYellow jersey in sight as Picklum powers into final

Molly Picklum has battled her way into the final of the WSL event in Portugal, with her sights set firmly on claiming the rankings leader's yellow jersey.

Staff Writers

Australia's Molly Picklum has shown her world-champion class riding the surf at Supertubos. (EPA PHOTO)

SurfingPremiumAussie surf champ brings down Canadian teen tyro

Molly Picklum has moved into second place in the World Surf League live rankings after beating Canada's teen sensation Erin Brooks on Portugal's Atlantic coast.

Glenn Moore

A relieved Matt Bevilacqua claimed victory at the Coolangatta Gold. (HANDOUT/SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA)

SurfingPremium'Hanging on for dear life': Matt strikes Gold again

The Coolangatta Gold produced two tight finishes as Matt Bevilacqua won for the first time since 2019 and Electra Outram defended her crown.

Murray Wenzel

World champ Molly Picklum has enjoyed a fine start to the Rip Curl Pro Portugal at Supertubos beach. (EPA PHOTO)

SurfingPremiumAussie world champ sets up clash with surf sensation

Molly Picklum had to outsurf a local Portuguese star at Supertubos -- but it's only going to get harder at Rip Curl Portugal for Australia's world champ.

Ian Chadband

Surf life saving will receive an international push as the sport fights for Olympic inclusion. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

SurfingPremiumSurf sport's global boost as Olympics beckon

Momentum behind a new surf sport series that plans to expand from Oceania to the United States is building as life saving jostles for Olympic inclusion.

Murray Wenzel

The 2026 34th Surf Boardroom Surf League winners, Margaret River boardriders.

SurfingPremiumMargaret River boardriders take home event in Scarborough

Margaret River Boardriders claimed bragging rights and a cash prize with a big win at the 34th Surf Boardroom Surf League event on Saturday. 

Jack Penniment

A beaming Sierra Kerr has achieved her dream of surfing on the Championship Tour. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

SurfingPremium'It's been hard': Surf star's success after illness

After battling debilitating illness last year, Australia's former junior world champion Sierra Kerr has clinched a spot on the World Surf League's premier tour.

Melissa Woods

Erin Brooks of Canada has continued her winning ways, this time at the WSL event in California. (HANDOUT/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumCanada's Brooks, Brazil's Pupo win WSL Trestles event

Erin Brooks has won a third successive WSL event, becoming the first person to do so since Australia's eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore.

Staff Writers

Callum Robson has taken down world No.6 and local hope Griffin Colapinto at Lower Trestles. (HANDOUT/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumAussie pair left standing in California surf showdown

The Trestles Pro has been a lean World Surf League tour stop for the Australian brigade with only Callum Robson and Molly Picklum making it to the quarters.

Melissa Woods

Jacob Butler working on the Dunsborough surf mural.

Surf’s upPremiumDunsborough’s surf history comes to life in new mural

A new mural paying homage to the South West’s surf history is taking shape in Dunsborough. 

Madelin Hayes

The New Zealand Pro will again be part of the World Surf League's roster in 2027. (Craig Levers/AAP PHOTOS)

SurfingPremiumNew Zealand Pro riding wave of success into 2027 season

After a successful debut on the global stage this year, the New Zealand Pro will return in 2027 to once again attract the world's best surfers.

Staff Writers

Any faint hopes Steph Gilmore had of winning another world title are over after an early US exit. (HANDOUT/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumAussie's dream of ninth world title over in California

Steph Gilmore's WSL title hopes have been dashed in California, losing to Brisa Hennessy in round one at Lower Trestles.

Nicholas Zorbas

Aussie Oscar Berry didn't get into the water on the opening day of the WSL event in California. (AAP PHOTOS)

SurfingPremiumPoor conditions at Lower Trestles ends first day early

Only two men's heats have been contested on day one of the WSL event in California, with 12 Aussies in total still waiting to hit the water.

Staff Writers

Erin Brooks has her victory lap after winning the Fiji Pro, with Isabella Nichols pulling out. (HANDOUT/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumInjured Nichols pulls out of Fiji Pro surf final

Isabella Nichols' ankle injury has forced her out of the Fiji Pro surfing final, handing the event win to the rival she regards as her little sister.

Roger Vaughan

Isabella Nichols has suffered an ankle injury en route to booking her spot in the Fiji Pro final. (HANDOUT/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumAnkle injury could deny 'stoked' Aussie in Fiji final

Australian surfer Isabella Nichols has reached the final of the Fiji Pro, but she suffered an ankle injury in her semi-final and is having scans.

Roger Vaughan

Okie Fraser was chaired off the beach after winning the under-21 title.

SurfingPremiumOkie Fraser wins inaugural shortboard title

Gnarabup surfer Okie Fraser has etched his name into Australian surfing history after becoming the inaugural under-21 men’s Australian Champion at the 2026 Australian Shortboard Titles in Wollongong.

Jack Penniment

Isabella Nichols is bracing herself for the biggest waves on the tour this week at Cloudbreak. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

SurfingPremiumNichols scared but excited for Cloudbreak monsters

Some of the best waves of this year's World Surf League tour are set to land over the coming days at the Fiji Pro, with Cloudbreak to put on a show.

Justin Chadwick

Reigning world champion Molly Picklum was eliminated in the second round at surfing's Fiji Pro. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

SurfingPremiumPicklum among upsets as Moore takes surfing No.1 spot

Australian defending world surfing champion Molly Picklum remains without an event win this season after her upset loss in round two at the Fiji Pro.

Roger Vaughan

Lane, the longtime CEO of Surfing Western Australia and a key driver in building the State’s famed Margaret River Pro into one of world surfing’s premiere events, died last Saturday after a long battle with cancer.

SurfingVideoPremium‘Thank you Laney’: Tributes flood in for WA surfing legend

Some of the biggest names in Australian surfing have paid tribute to Mark Lane after he died last Saturday after a long battle with cancer.

Rourke Walsh

Canadian teenager Erin Brooks (pic) has beaten Caroline Marks to reach the Fiji Pro quarter-finals. (HANDOUT/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumAussies forced to wait as Canadian stars at Fiji Pro

Small conditions meant only three heats could be run at the Fiji Pro on Friday, with the competition now on hold until Sunday at the earliest.

Justin Chadwick

Jack Robinson's disappointing 2026 campaign has continued at Cloudbreak. (HANDOUT/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumAussie surfing trio fall in Fiji Pro second round

Jack Robinson's tough year has continued, with the star Australian surfer knocked out in the second round of the Fiji Pro.

Justin Chadwick