We booked one-way tickets to South Africa to chase swell. J-Bay was the dream. What we came back with was something way bigger.

African Surfari is raw, real, and completely self-shot. Just two surfers, a few cameras, and a journey that took us through wild coastlines, inland chaos, mental swells, and moments that cracked us open.

There were moments of pure magic—perfect waves, wild jumps, and endless stoke. And there were others that hit differently: empty coastlines, long quiet drives, and a growing awareness of the stark contrast between the dream and the reality outside the surf lens.

One of the biggest impacts came from Surfers Not Street Children, a group helping kids in Durban find purpose through surfing. That stuck with us. It reminded us how powerful the ocean can be when it’s shared.

This is a story about freedom, friendship, and perspective. About being stripped back by a place that doesn’t let you just pass through. About realising the ocean doesn’t belong to anyone—but it can belong to everyone. Especially when you see kids who’ve grown up with nothing find purpose through the same waves that brought you halfway across the world.

At its core, African Surfari is honest and unfiltered—filmed exactly how we lived it, with nothing faked. It’s not about showing off. It’s about showing up.

If you're a brand or platform that backs films with soul—backing people who lived it, not just filmed it—we’d love your support.

Because this isn’t just another surf flick.
It’s the kind of story people feel.

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The GOAT, has a legendary connection with Jeffreys Bay, one of the most iconic surf spots in the world, located on South Africa’s eastern coast.

Despite fierce competition and changing generations in the sport, Slater remains a formidable presence at Jeffreys Bay, where the wave's mechanical perfection seems to suit his surfing genius.

His history with J-Bay is a testament to both his longevity in the sport and his ability to master even the most demanding waves on the planet.

There's plenty of years left in the older GOAT yet.

Filmed: @jbaytvofficial

You’ve seen the carnage of Day One… now welcome back to Teahupoo, where the slab of slabs refuses to let up. Day Two dawned with the reef still alive, the swell still massive — only now the conditions were cleaner, sharper, and more perfect than ever.

Local Teahupoo prince Matahi Drollet put on a masterclass, towing into mutant bombs alongside powerhouse Lucas Chumbo, with a stacked crew of Tahitian chargers — Kauli Vaast, Lorenzo Mateia Hiquily, and Gilbert Teave — pushing deeper and faster into the pit.

The world’s best weren’t sitting on the sidelines either. On the eve of the WSL comp, Griffin & Crosby Colapinto, Leonardo Fioravanti, Seth Moniz and Italo Ferreira all tested themselves against the beast. The Hawaiians were out in force too — Koa Rothman, Eli Olson, Kala Grace, Barron_Mamiya and Tiger Doerner — all locking into giant, heaving caverns.

And just when the tow frenzy peaked, the paddlers struck back. Rising talent Jacob Turner led the charge, proving the future at Teahupoo is just as fearless as the present.

On the ground, we hear from legendary lensmen Ben Thouard and Ted Grambeau, and straight from the source: a battered Matahi Drollet, with his brother Manoa recounting the day’s wildest moments.

As Tahitian icon Vetea David put it best: “Having seen and surfed out there for 30 years, that was in the top 10 days — some of the biggest XXL swells ever at Teahupoo.”

This is Liquid Thunder: Part 2 — Teahupoo at its most perfect, most dangerous, and most unforgettable. Enjoy. Tim Bonython

July 2025 brought magical days to Desert Point, in Lombok, Indonesia. Endless barrels, smooth walls, and the surgical precision of those who know every inch of this legendary break. In this video, produced with images and editing by Alexandre Ribas, you'll see the best waves surfed that month—a true spectacle of nature and high-level surfing.