North Shore Reflections

HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW

Last Thursday Jordan Alexander and Matt Bromley snuck in a sneaky surf alongside the Eihatsu Maru, before being asked to leave the water by local police. All images by Ian Thurtell

Padang • Dudno

A rare left bank last week saw Llandudno doing its very best impersonation of Bali's famous Padang - Padang. The local crew were all over it and scored a memorable session. Check out the slideshow of epic moments captured by Ian Thurtell.

Shapers Corner - Dutchie Surf Designs

Weskus shaper Dutchie has built a solid reputation as one of the country's finest craftsmen. Check out the slideshow and read his interview as we chat to him about the good, the bad and the "so hot right now" of the shaping world.

Best of Shot Bru - April Uploads

April saw another influx of epic images submitted by our dedicated Shot Bru contributors. These are a handful of the best from last month. All images © www.shotbru.co.za

The Saffa / Lowers Invasion

A handful of Saffa shredders have gathered in San Clemente for the Nike Lowers Pro. The 6 Star Prime event takes place at Lower Trestles, one of the most rippable waves on the planet according to just about everyone. Check out the gallery as the Saffa contingent warm up and compete in Round 1 of the event. Images by Anton Joubert & Brent Hilleman.

Bloodscan J-Bay Surf Challenge - Final Day

The Bloodscan J-Bay Surf Challenge finished in fine style yesterday (30 April) in small rippable waves at the Point. Team Lizzard claimed the team prize, with Mike February taking out both the Under 20 division as well as the main Industry Cup. Check out the gallery of Final Day highlights. Images by Alan van Gysen and Greg Chapman

From Cape to Elands

Frequent traveller Jerome Mosetic returned home recently after another stint in an exotic location. He's since left again, off overseas to complete a yacht engineer course, but not before he snapped some epic images from the Cape to Elands and in-between. Captions by Jerome.

Landbreeze Season

East coast surfers kick into gear when the first signs of the winter landbreezes start showing. You get out your car to check the waves and the wind tickles your face from a different direction than you’re used to. It’s puffing straight offshore and it's just the start of winter. Greg Ewing talks us through what you can hopefully expect this landbreeze season.