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Jordy Smith was back home, and it showed. The rhythm, the timing, the effortless flow — it was like he had never left. After months on the road chasing clean reef lines and faraway setups, there was something about returning to that familiar stretch of sand and those thick, unpredictable sand-bottom tubes that brought out […]

When the final horn sounded on the sands of Ballito, Luke Thompson had done what no South African surfer had managed in nearly a decade at a CS level, he’d claimed the Ballito Pro title on home soil. At just 21 years old, the Durban local delivered a gritty, composed performance that turned heartbreak into […]

South African longboarder Steven Sawyer proved once again why he’s one of the world’s most stylish and consistent performers, finishing runner-up at the 2025 Surf Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic. The event, staged from October 24 to 26 at the cutting-edge Surf Abu Dhabi wave pool on Hudayriyat Island, showcased the best longboarders on the planet, […]

In Samudra Spirit Glitters, PE raised surfer and filmmaker Craig Anderson takes audiences on a dream-chasing voyage that’s as much about spirit as it is about surf. The title, drawn from the Sanskrit word samudra, meaning “ocean”, captures the essence of a journey where the sea itself becomes both setting and symbol. The film, created […]

Long Beach, Kommetjie, Cape Town — October 2025: Finals Day of the 2025 South African Masters Surfing Championships delivered classic Long Beach conditions with solid swell and strong wind. While the wind was strong enough to cancel the Cape Town Marathon, it didn’t deter the organisers or competitors at the SA Masters Surfing Champs. Presented […]

SA Masters Surfing Champs In On! Watch Live From Long Beach. The Venue – Long Beach, Cape Town  Long Beach, Kommetjie, Cape Town – The SA Masters Surfing Championships is on at Long Beach in epic three to four-foot glassy conditions. Watch the action live here – https://www.youtube.com/live/R-AEWnD22sQ Webcast Links: Day One – Friday Day Two […]

A Successful Year for SA Junior Surfers! It’s been another fantastic year of waves, contests, and wins for South Africa’s junior surfers. From the cold barrels of Kommetjie to the punchy peaks of Durban and the grinding right-handers of Port Alfred, the country’s best young talent has been chasing points, perfect rides, and plenty of […]

Nelson Mandela Bay wins Spirit Award • Rory Dace and Anastasia Venter take top honours in U18 divisions Lower Point, Jeffreys Bay – After five days of near-perfect waves and world-class surfing, Buffalo City Surfriders have claimed the team title at the 2025 Sea Harvest SA Junior Surfing Championships, presented by SMTH Shapes and supported […]

Things are getting spicy as the EDP Ericeira Pro, the fourth stop on the 2025 World Surf League Challenger Series (CS), redefined momentum in the CT qualification battle. With the pack chasing top-10 (men) and top-7 (women) slots, every heat carried weight. And for the majority of Team South Africa, the path forward just got […]

Cape Town duo to represent South Africa at the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final in Hossegor, France Seal Point, Cape St Francis — Sunday, 5 October 2025: After a weekend of shifting winds, changing tides, and testing conditions, Cape Town surfers Kai Stubbs and Emily Jenkinson emerged victorious at the Rip Curl GromSearch Series 2025, […]