Reigning WSL World Junior Champions Isla Huppatz and Dane Henry Win 2026 Gold Coast Open

BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland, Australia (Sunday, February 22, 2026) - Today, Isla Huppatz (AUS) and Dane Henry (AUS) won the 2026 Gold Coast Open, a...

Stacked Match-Ups See Finals Day Decided on Day Four of the Gold Coast Open

BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland, Australia (Saturday, February 21, 2026) - Finals Day was set on an exciting day four of the 2026 Gold Coast Open, a World Surf League (WSL)...

Stephanie Gilmore Returns to Competition as Locals Impress

BURLEIGH HEADS, QUEENSLAND (Friday, February 20, 2026) - Challenging conditions tested competitors on Day Three of the Gold Coast Open at Burleigh Heads, with competition...

Upsets Shake the Draw on Day Two of the Gold Coast Open

BURLEIGH HEADS, QUEENSLAND (Thursday, February 19, 2026) – The 2026 Gold Coast Open delivered another action-packed day at Burleigh Heads, with major upsets shaking the...

Clean Start to 2026 Gold Coast Open at Burleigh Heads

BURLEIGH HEADS, QUEENSLAND (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) – The 2026 Gold Coast Open got underway today in clean morning conditions and a playful two-foot swell wrapping...

Upsets Shake the Draw on Day Two of the Gold Coast Open

BURLEIGH HEADS, QUEENSLAND (Thursday, February 19, 2026) – The 2026 Gold Coast Open delivered...

Clean Start to 2026 Gold Coast Open at Burleigh Heads

BURLEIGH HEADS, QUEENSLAND (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) – The 2026 Gold Coast Open got underway today...

Championship Tour Surfers to Take On Burleigh for 2026 Gold Coast Open

Caption: Isabella Nichols competing at Burleigh Heads during the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro in 2025. Credit: Beatriz Ryder / WSL GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (13 February 2026) – Professional surfing is set to...

The Irukandjis Win Gold at the 2025 ISA World Junior Championships

CASUARINA, NSW (December 16, 2025): In a dominant display of skill, determination, and sportsmanship, Australia’s junior surfing team, The Irukandjis, have claimed overall team gold at the 2025 ISA...

Champions Crowned on Finals Day at Cooee Grommet Pro presented by We Are Feel Good Inc.

SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND (15 December, 2025) – Finals Day delivered an exciting conclusion to the 2025 Cooee Grommet Pro presented by We Are Feel Good Inc., with champions crowned across multiple divisions...

Finals Day Line-up Confirmed at Cooee Grommet Pro pres. by We Are Feel Good Inc

SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND (14 December, 2025) – Competition ramped up today at Coolum Beach as surfers fought to stay in contention through...

Gold Coast Open Set for a Huge Return to Burleigh

GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (1 December 2025) – Professional surfing returns to the Gold...

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Remembering Graham “Blackie” Black

Remembering Graham “Blackie” Black

Graham Black aka Blackie 1948 – 2025. Written by Andrew McKinnon Affectionately known as Blackie, the long legged smooth goofy footer from the southern end of the Gold Coast is one of Coolangatta’s greatest surfing...

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Make Waves to Mend Minds This April 

Make Waves to Mend Minds This April 

Caption: Gold Coast resident Nadia Melham will surf to raise money for mental health this April. Photo: Ripple Effect Foundation The Ripple Effect is inviting Australians to surf for 22 hours during April for the...

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Gold Coast Open Takes Over Burleigh Heads

Gold Coast Open Takes Over Burleigh Heads

Caption: Callum Robson delivering a standout performance. Credit: Surfing Queensland GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Friday 14 February 2025) –  The waves were pumping at Burleigh Heads for Day One of the 2025 Gold Coast Open,...

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7 Tips to Keep Your Boardrider Club Child-Safe

7 Tips to Keep Your Boardrider Club Child-Safe

Credit: Surfing Australia Today, we’re talking about Surfing Australia’s biggest integrity priority: safeguarding children and young people.   HERE ARE 7 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TIPS FOR YOUR CLUB:  1. There are appropriate...

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