Cortes Bank XXL

Cortes Bank XXL

The Cortes Bank is a shallow seamount (a barely submerged island) sitting in the North Pacific Ocean. It is 96 miles southwest of San Pedro, Los Angeles, 111 miles (166 kilometers) west of Point Loma, San Diego, and 47 miles (82 kilometers) southwest of San Clemente Island in Los Angeles County. It is considered the outermost feature in California's Channel Islands chain. - Clever stuff courtesy of wikipedia.

Who wouldn't fancy surfing a shallow seamount 96 miles in the middle of the ocean, well, me for one. Thankfully those are others on this spinning globe with less of a hangover and more get up and go, hit play to watch some of the finest big wave surfers including Andrew Cotton, Lucas Chumbo and Justine Dupont, full respect to all the team, we salute you all.

The Eddie is on! Maybe…

The Eddie is on! Maybe…


John John Florence on his way to winning.(WSL: Keoki)

The 2023 Eddie Aikau big wave invitational has been green lit for Sunday January 22.

The comp only runs at Wiamea when surf consistently reach 20-feet between December 14, 2022 through March 23, 2023 and it will be the first time in six years the comp has run.

You be able to watch it live here

Hawaii is 10 hours behind GMT so roughly live from 6pm UK and Ireland
5 hours behind Florida so 1pm
Cal is 2 hours ahead
Sydney is 12 hours ahead
Perth is 18 hours ahead.

2022-2023 INVITEES

Aaron Gold
Andrea Moller
Billy Kemper
Eli Olson
Emily Erickson
Ezekiel Lau
Grant Baker
Greg Long
Ian Walsh
Jake Maki
Jamie O’Brien
Jamie Mitchell
John John Florence
Josh Moniz
Justine Dupont
Kai Lenny
Keala Kennelly
Keali’i Mamala
Kelly Slater
Koa Rothman
Kohl Christensen
Landon McNamara
Lucas Chianca
Luke Shepardson
Makani Adric
Makuakai Rothman
Mark Healey
Mason Ho
Michael Ho
Nathan Florence
Nathan Fletcher
Nic von Rupp
Paige Alms
Peter Mel
Ramon Navarro
Ross Clarke-Jones
Shane Dorian
Taio Shipman
Tikanui Smith
Tyler Larronde

Michael Ho at 65

Michael Ho at 65

What will you be doing when you're 65?

65 year-old surfing legend Michael Ho took his son Mason Ho's place at the 2023 Dahui Backdoor Shootout. He went on to catch two  massive 2nd reef waves! The guy is a straight up legend, full respect to him and all the competitors that took part.

Waves Of Winter

Waves Of Winter

The North Devon World Surfing Reserve has teamed up with Saltrock to offer an amazing opportunity to win £150 worth of Saltrock vouchers, a chance to feature in 3 publications (Carve Surf Mag, Surf Girl Magazine & the official dedication World Surfing Reserve book) and be a part of a featured display at the British Surf Museum!

All you have to do is capture our World Surfing Reserve is in all its glory from this winter season.

To enter, simply take photos within the North Devon World Surfing Reserve and post on your Instagram, tagging @northdevonworldsurfingreserve and @saltrock_clothing and using the hashtag #ndwsrwinterwaves You will need to follow both accounts too!

ou can submit as many photos you like using any photographic equipment. Anyone under the age of 18 must get permission from parents and don't forget to get consent of anyone in your photos.

We'll judge the best submissions under the following four categories

• best scenic or landscape shot

• best surfing manoeuvre

• best stoke (the spirit or atmosphere of the surfing reserve)

• best junior photo (under 18)

The closing date will be 28th February 2023 and a full list of terms and conditions can be found on our website here.

Judging the competition will be a team of five experts. Editor of Carve Surf Mag, Steve England. Editor of Surf Girl Mag, Louise Searle. Saltrock photographer, Simon Montgomery. Big Wave surfer and local, Andrew Cotton. North Devon World Surfing Reserve founding member Kevin "Cookie" Cook.

Good luck. We can't wait to see your submissions

WSL Championship Tour

WSL Championship Tour

The World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) season will officially begin on January 29, 2023, with the first competition taking place at the world-renowned Banzai Pipeline for the Billabong Pro Pipeline. The season, which runs until September, will feature the world's best surfers competing in 10 events around the world. These regular-season events will lead up to the Rip Curl WSL Finals, where the top 5 men and top 5 women will compete for the coveted World Titles.

This season will be the second full year the WSL implements the revamped format, which includes the combined men's and women's schedule, the Mid-season Cut, and the one-day Rip Curl WSL Finals. The 2023 CT will continue to make history and pave the way for sports equality. 2023 marks the fifth year of equal prize money for all WSL-owned and operated events, having been the first US-based global sports league to achieve prize money equality.

Class of 2023 Ready To Make Their Debut

The men’s and women’s CT fields consist of the world’s best surfers who have qualified from the 2022 CT and the 2022 Challenger Series, as well as WSL wildcards and event wildcards selected by the WSL Tours and Competition team. The 2023 CT will witness a new rookie class take center stage, representing new regions around the world.

2023 Championship Tour Explained

The 2023 CT will include 10 regular-season events in seven countries, starting in January for the Billabong Pro Pipeline. 36 men and 18 women will compete in the first five competitions. At each event, surfers will accrue points on the CT rankings. The Mid-season Cut will come into action following the Margaret River Pro, Stop. No. 5. The Mid-season Cut will reduce the men’s and women’s fields to 24 and 12, respectively. The 2023 Rip Curl WSL Finals will be held in Lower Trestles in San Clemente, Calif., where the men's Top 5 and women's Top 5 surfers will compete for the World Titles in the one-day, winner-take-all event.

2023 WSL Championship Tour Schedule:

Billabong Pro Pipeline (Hawaii): January 29 - February 10
Hurley Pro Sunset Beach (Hawaii): February 12 - 23
MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal (Portugal): March 8 - 16
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach (Australia): April 4 - 14
Margaret River Pro (Australia): April 20 - 30

Mid-season Cut: 36-man and 18-woman fields reduced to 24-man and 12-woman fields.

Surf Ranch Pro (USA): May 27 - 28
Surf City El Salvador Pro presented by Corona (El Salvador): June 9 - 18
VIVO Rio Pro presented by Corona (Brazil): June 23 - July 1
Corona Open J-Bay (South Africa): July 13 - 22
SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro presented by Outerknown (French Polynesia): August 11 - 20

WSL Final 5 men and Final 5 women determined.

Rip Curl WSL Finals (Lower Trestles, USA): September 7 - 15

2023 Championship Tour Is Top Qualification Avenue for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The 2023 WSL CT is the top of the hierarchy in the Olympic qualification system for the world’s best surfers. The WSL CT rankings at the end of the 2023 season, starting at the Billabong Pro Pipeline and ending at the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro, will determine 18 (10 men and 8 women) of the 48 spots at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

WSL CT Fantasy Open Now for the 2023 Season

WSL Fantasy Surfing is now live for the 2023 season. Fans can now create their leagues, invite friends, and build teams for the Billabong Pro Pipeline. WSL Fantasy for the Billabong Pro Pipeline will lock in at the start of the men's Round of 32 and women's Round of 16. Learn more at CTFantasy.WorldSurfLeague.com.

First Stop: Billabong Pro Pipeline Kicks off on January 29

Located in the middle of the “Seven-Mile Miracle” on Oahu’s North Shore, Banzai Pipeline is one of the most iconic and challenging waves in the world. Known for its fast and powerful barrels that break over a shallow reef, it has long been a benchmark to which other waves are measured and is the proving ground for surfers hoping to make a name for themselves. Last season saw the first full-length women's Championship Tour event at Pipeline. The women clearly demonstrated they have a place in the lineup and will return this year to showcase their talent at the world-renowned wave.

Watch LIVE
The Billabong Pro Pipeline will open on January 29 and holds a competition window through February 10, 2023. Once called ON, the competition will be broadcast LIVE on WorldSurfLeague.com, the WSL’s YouTube channel, and the free WSL app. Also, check local listings for coverage from the WSL’s broadcast partners.

For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com.

Single Sessions Vol 1

Single Sessions Vol 1

The South West turned on, and Jayce Robinson, Nathan Phillips, Woody New and Ben Skinner were amongst the sliders making the most of what winter has to offer. 

Single Sessions Vol 1 - A surf short with Jayce Robinson, Nathan Phillips, Woody New & Ben Skinner
Music - 'Telephone' by Blood Red Sun courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Filmed & edited by Adam Norris of Offshores Photo.