Slater on Fire, Colapinto’s Perfect 10

Slater on Fire, Colapinto’s Perfect 10

More mutants and ridiculous acts of courage with the world’s best going all-in for a pumping Day 3 at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA.

Griffin Colapinto stole the show with the performance of the 2026 CT season, disappearing behind a massive Teahupo’o curtain for the event’s first Perfect 10 before backing it up with a 9.60. Colapinto’s near-perfect 19.60 heat total marked the highest of the 2026 Championship Tour and sent a warning shot to the field heading into Round 3.

But the GOAT wasn’t going to let Colapinto have all the glory. In an all-time rematch of the 2014 Tahiti Pro Final, Kelly Slater and Gabriel Medina renewed their rivalry at one of their favorite proving grounds. Slater went hands-free on a critical drop to post a 9.73 before immediately backing it up with a 9.33 for a staggering 19.06 heat total. Medina fought back with an excellent 8.43, but the 11x World Champion delivered another Teahupo’o masterclass to eliminate the 3x World Champ.

World No. 1 Leonardo Fioravanti wasn’t safe from the Day 3 carnage either. Good friend and 2024 event Semifinalist Ramzi Boukhiam came alive with back-to-back scores, including an excellent 8.17, to post a 15.67 heat total and send the Yellow Leader Jersey packing.

Joao Chianca added a 9.50 of his own, while Jack Robinson and Callum Robson pushed into the excellent range as pumping Teahupo’o continued to reward those willing to put everything on the line.

Round 2 is officially in the books, the Round 3 matchups are set, and after a day of perfection, upsets, and GOAT heroics, the bar has never been higher at The End of the Road.

Next call, Tuesday, August 11.

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Strange But Not A Stranger

Strange But Not A Stranger

There isn't one thing that defines Jaleesa Vincent. Surfing is where most people found her, but it's only one part of a much bigger picture. Artist. Musician. Filmmaker. Writer. Designer. Shaper. Her creativity refuses to stay in one lane, moving naturally between the ocean, the studio and everywhere in between.

Alongside her partner, Luka, who documents much of their journey together, they've built a life driven by curiosity rather than convention. Strange, Not A Stranger explores what happens when creativity becomes more than a hobby or a career — it becomes a way of seeing the world.

A portrait of independent expression from one of the most compelling voices in modern surfing.

Directed by Luka RAUBENHEIMER.

Take No Prisoners – Australia

Take No Prisoners – Australia

Some swells don't hand out waves—they dish out beatings. Justin Spencer's latest edit is a full-throttle look at one of those days, where a savage Australian lineup served up relentless beatings, heavy wipeouts and the odd make that felt more like a miracle than a foregone conclusion. Beautifully filmed and stripped of the usual fluff, the clip lets the chaos do the talking. No overcooked storytelling, no endless slow-mo—just raw surfing in raw conditions, where simply making it back to the beach felt like a win.

Watermarks – Episode 2

Watermarks – Episode 2

Shipsterns Bluff is one of the heaviest slabs on the planet—and one of the defining waves of Russell Bierke’s career.

Episode 2 of Watermarks follows Russell and tow partner Zada into a monster session at Shipsterns Bluff, breaking down the wave’s infamous ledge, its warped, stepped bottom, and what it takes to ride it when the swell hits another gear. Along the way, Russell reflects on the wave’s evolution, from the fearless paddle pioneers to the modern tow era he now calls home.

Watermarks is an ongoing series exploring the waves that have shaped Russell Bierke’s career.

Many out bro?

Many out bro?

Welcome to the annual Slamarack Soft Top Surf Event, where hundreds of surfers trade performance boards for foamies and absolute mayhem.

No commentary. No fluff. Just raw, uncut action: endless waves, sketchy drops, brutal wipeouts, near misses, and the kind of lineup chaos that somehow keeps everyone coming back for more.

If you've ever wondered what happens when hundreds of surfers all decide to drop in at once, here's your answer.

Shippies Sessions

Shippies Sessions

Shipsterns is never a sure thing. You can burn days, flights and fuel chasing a forecast that fizzles. But every now and then the stars align. Tim Bonython has spent decades documenting the world’s heaviest waves, and this was one of those days that reminded him why the gamble is always worth it.

After a string of disappointing swell chases, this one finally came together.

Nothing huge, but with clean offshore winds, plenty of waves and crystal-clear winter light, it was more than worth the trip. For the second time in a row I rolled the dice on a Shipsterns forecast, and this time it paid off. On paper it looked promising, although the swell was downgraded slightly each day leading into Friday. Apparently the day before was even bigger, but my plans were already locked in.

The alarm went off at 5am to meet boatman Simon ‘Willie’ Nelson at 6am sharp. The tide was extremely low, and getting the Shark Cat in and out was a mission, but with some great driving we made it through unscathed.

Arriving early in the lineup proved to be the best decision of the day. The sunrise was breathtaking, lighting up the towering cliffs of Shipstern Bluff like something you’d see in Fiji. My camera was rolling from the moment we arrived, capturing every wave and every moment.

As the morning unfolded, the action steadily built. Lennox Head surfer Jai Glindeman, Hawaiian charger Eli Olsen on his first visit to Shippies, locals Tyler Hollmer-Cross and James McKean, along with bodyboarder Sam Thomas, all put on an incredible performance in the icy 11°C water.

One moment nearly became unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. I asked Simon to edge the boat closer to the bowl for a better angle when a solid 12–15-foot set suddenly appeared from the south, heading straight for us. Simon threw the Shark Cat into overdrive, just managing to outrun the breaking wave. The impact launched everyone into the air before we crashed back down in a tangled heap on the deck. For a few seconds we lay there checking everyone was okay… before bursting into relieved laughter.

From there, the day only got better. It was one of those rare bluebird winter sessions at one of the most spectacular waves on the planet. Every barrel, every wipeout and every highlight was captured—except, of course, our own “wave of the day” during the boat escape. – Tim Bonython