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The 2020 GromSearch International Final to be Held at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

4 Nov 2019 Winners from each National GromSearch Final will have the chance to compete at Bells Beach in 2020.

Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore and Martin Potter Talk Gabriel Medina and the 2019 World Title

29 Oct 2019 A thoughtful look at Gabriel Medina’s campaign during the Rip Curl Pro Portugal.

Italo Ferreira and Caroline Marks Win the 2019 MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal

27 Oct 2019 Italo Ferreira grabs the Yellow Jersey and Caroline Marks closes in on her first World Title.

Everything You Need To Know About The Rip Curl Pro Portugal

26 Oct 2019 Go behind the scenes at the Rip Curl Pro Portugal. This is your one-stop-shop for everything from wildcards to World Title races.

Ketut Agus Conquers Victory At WJC Asia Championship

23 Oct 2019 Ketut Agus (IND) has won the Men's Junior Tour 1,000 WJC Asia Championship event last Sunday, 20th October 2019, claiming victory in the final bout against Arashi Murata (JPN) at Ogurahama Hyuga-shi, Miyazaki, Japan.

Bronson Meidi And Ketut Tia Win 2019 Rip Curl GromSearch

21 Oct 2019 Hundreds of ripping young surfers from Bali, Java, Malaysia, Australia, America and other countries descended on Medewi Beach, Bali. 19-20 October, to compete in the 16th annual Rip Curl GromSearch.

First Day Of The Rip Curl GromSearch In Medewi

19 Oct 2019 First day of the Rip Curl GromSearch 2019 went ahead today with the most talented young surfers from the Lembongan, Java, Bali area and even from Australian, Malaysia and USA.

Win the Ultimate Surf Trip to Portugal!

11 Oct 2019 Enter to win the ultimate surf trip to Portugal in under 30 seconds, right here.

The Ultimate Tropical Surf Trip Packing Hacks for Women

10 Oct 2019 Packing tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your next surf trip!

Introducing: The Searchers Collection

10 Oct 2019 A good honest collection for life on the road.

Rip Curl GromSearch Comes Around For The 16th Year Running

2 Oct 2019 The Rip Curl GromSearch is youth surfing event that include boys and girls divisions to nurture and recruit the next generation of surfers at a grassroots level.

Rip Curl Founders Sell Iconic Surf Brand to Outdoor Specialists Kathmandu

1 Oct 2019 The acquisition of Rip Curl by Kathmandu creates a $1 billion dollar Australasian based surfing and outdoor adventure lifestyle company.

Rip Curl Girls Go Surfing 2019 Goes to Wisata Hutan Mangrove

23 Sep 2019 Rip Curl and Rip Curl School of Surf under Rip Curl Planet project hosted a Girls Go Surfing 2019 event on Saturday 21 September 2019.

Gabriel Medina Becomes Back-To-Back and Undefeated Champion at the Freshwater Pro, Skyrockets to World #1

23 Sep 2019 Gabriel Medina has just gone back-to-back at the WSL Surf Ranch, winning the 2019 Freshwater Pro for the second year in a row and skyrocketing himself to the world #1 position.

Rip Curl Women | A Day In The Life At Trestles, California

16 Sep 2019 Join Rip Curl Women Brisa Hennessy, Leilani McGonagle, Leah Thompson, Kirra-Belle Olsson and Melania Suarez.

Crosby Colapinto Receives Wildcard into the Freshwater Pro

13 Sep 2019 18-year-old Crosby Colapinto gets the call-up to his first-ever CT event, the 2019 Freshwater Pro.

Join the Mangrove Mob Bali and Girls Go Surfing 2019

5 Sep 2019 Girls, we need you! Mari bergabung dengan team #MangroveMobBali untuk Bersama-sama membersihkan Mangrove kita tercinta, belajar menanam terumbu karang dan juga belajar surfing bersama Rip Curl & Rip Curl School of Surf dalam acara Girls Go Surfing 2019.

Owen Wright Wins the 2019 Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o in Repeat All-Star Final Against Gabriel Medina

29 Aug 2019 Australian Owen Wright has just taken his fourth CT event win at the 2019 Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o, in a Final heat against 2x World Champion Gabriel Medina.

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Bruno Santos Goes Barrel Hunting In The Mentawai

28 Aug 2019 Bruno Santos is one of the world’s best tube riders. A former winner of the Teahupo’o Pro, Bruno spends much of his life chasing swells around the world and searching for tunnel vision. Tunnel vision that most of us will only dream of…

Mick Fanning Tears His ACL in South Africa

13 Aug 2019 The 3x World Champion is going to have to take a break from Searching and head straight into rehab!

Watch: Mason Ho in “Green Monkey”

8 Aug 2019 In between Searching with Mick Fanning and competing in the #RipCurlCup, Mason Ho found time for a few sneaky rock-hop sessions around Indo...

Mason Ho and Mega Semadhi Win Inaugural Rip Curl X GoPro Challenge

29 Jul 2019 After four weeks of surfing action and suspense, the winners of the Rip Curl x GoPro Challenge were finally revealed at the official Rip Curl Cup Wrap Party at Ulu Cliffhouse in Bali on Friday night.

Benji Brand Wins 2019 Rip Curl Cup In Best Padang Padang Barrels Of The Year

22 Jul 2019 Benji Brand received a personal invitation from Mick Fanning to compete in the 2019 Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang.

The Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Is On!

22 Jul 2019 The 2019 Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang has been called ON for today, Monday, July 22nd.

Meet 2019 Rip Curl Cup artist – and competitor – Lee Wilson

21 Jul 2019 The Rip Curl Cup artwork you’ve seen all over the live broadcast from Padang Padang was created by local Bali surfer Lee Wilson.

Gabriel Medina Becomes the First Goofy Footer to Win the J-Bay Open in 35 Years

20 Jul 2019 Today Gabriel Medina has won the Corona J-Bay Open in South Africa, putting himself in the perfect position to fight for the 2019 World Title.

Rip Curl Cup On High Alert For Monday, July 22nd Start At Padang Padang

19 Jul 2019 The 2019 Rip Curl Cup is officially on “High Alert” to be held on Monday, July 22nd at Padang Padang.

Mason Ho Enters #RipCurlxGoPro Challenge

15 Jul 2019 Mason Ho is the latest Rip Curl Cup surfer to submit his edit for the #RipCurlxGoPro Challenge

Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable Screens in Los Angeles, Release to Theatres in USA

15 Jul 2019 An evening with glitz and glam, Bethany Hamilton’s new feature film, Unstoppable, screened just a few days prior to its release in theatres around the USA...

The #RipCurlxGoPro Challenge Heats Up 🔥

12 Jul 2019 Is Garut Widiarta leading the pack with this new clip from Wednesday’s sneaky swell in Bali?

Rip Curl x GoPro Challenge

5 Jul 2019 Who will win the #RipCurlxGoPro Challenge? We gave the 16 #RipCurlCup surfers the new #GoPro #HERO7 Black.

'Strike Three', The Latest Edit From Crosby Colapinto

3 Jul 2019 The Croz and Crew Head to Lakey Peak to Go Above the Lip… a Lot.

16 Invitees Announced At Rip Curl Cup Opening Ceremony At Padang Padang

30 Jun 2019 Rip Curl has officially announced the 16 surfers invited to compete in the 2019 Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang.

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Perfect Padang Padang Rewards Four Local Winners Of Rip Curl Cup Trials

29 Jun 2019 Local Kuta surfer Raditya Rondi put on a tuberiding clinic in picture perfect 6-foot Padang Padang barrels on Friday.

Conner Coffin in “Indulgence”

26 Jun 2019 A highlight reel from the past 12 months of surfing, featuring some of the deepest Fijian pits you’ve seen in a while...

Rip Curl Cup Opening Ceremony This Sunday; Trials Set To Finish Friday At Padang Padang

24 Jun 2019 The answer to the mystery will finally be revealed on Sunday when Rip Curl officially announces the 16 surfers invited to compete for the 2019 Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang.

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Countdown to Rip Curl Cup Begins, Mick Fanning Makes His Padang Padang Picks

20 Jun 2019 In less than two weeks the best barrel riders on the planet will converge at Padang Padang in Bali for the Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2019.

Padang Delivers The Goods For Rd 1 & 2 Of Rip Curl Cup Trials

11 Jun 2019 Padang Padang delivered 4-6 foot draining barrels for Rd 1 & 2 of the #RipCurlCup Trials on Tuesday.

Introducing: Salt Water Culture

10 Jun 2019 An introduction to our first move into the environmentally responsible production of quality surf products... Salt Water Culture.

The Wave at Padang Padang

9 Jun 2019 Padang Padang is the jewel in Balinese surfing’s crown, but it’s a rare gem. Scoring this mythical wave is easier said than done.

Your Rip Curl Cup Packing List

9 Jun 2019 Behold, our guide to everything you’ll need to experience the Rip Curl Cup done right. Because even if you can’t win the comp, you should still be winning at The Cup.

Introducing: Surf Revival

31 May 2019 A high-five to the colourful history and fine madness that is Rip Curl.

Day 3: Rip Curl GromSearch International Final Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

19 May 2019 With twenty years of Rip Curl GromSearch history, as well as celebrating fifteen years of International GromSearch Champions, today two surfers added their names to the prestigious winners list.

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Day 2: Rip Curl GromSearch International Final Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

18 May 2019 Competition at the 2019 Rip Curl GromSearch International Final continued during Day 2 of the event window.

Day 1: Rip Curl GromSearch International Final Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

17 May 2019 After two warm-up days enjoying the waves and beach life at stunning Playa Hermosa, Rip Curl GromSearch International finalists had a full day of competition surfing through qualifying and round one.

Anticipation Builds for the 2019 GromSearch International Final

10 May 2019 The 2019 GromSearch International Final will be held at Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica, USA, from May 16 – 19, 2019.

Seven World Titles, Three World Champions, One Wall: The MadSteez Mural

2 May 2019 Mick Fanning, Gabriel Medina and Tyler Wright discuss how it feels to be immortalised by MadSteez on the biggest wall in Torquay.

John John Florence and Courtney Conlogue Win The 2019 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

27 Apr 2019 Today in perfect six-to-eight foot Bells Bowl conditions, Courtney Conlogue (USA) and John John Florence (HAW) won the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Stop No. 2 on the 2019 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT).

The 50 Year Storm Is About To Hit Bells… Watch It LIVE

24 Apr 2019 We've spent over 50 years at Bells Beach, and we can honestly say... the 50 Year Storm is coming. Only this time it'll be LIVE, straight from the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

Down South Lay Days With Mason Ho And Co

23 Apr 2019 Driving the Great Ocean Road, on The Search for empty lineups during the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach...

Matt Wilkinson and Leilani McGonagle Explore the Great Ocean Road

17 Apr 2019 Secret surf spots, helicopter rides and platypus paddles... how much can two people fit in, over one day on the Great Ocean Road?

Rip Curl x Mad Steez: Collab Range Released with Large-Scale Mural at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

15 Apr 2019 In celebration of 50 years of surfing, Rip Curl is pleased to announce the release of the Mad Steez x Rip Curl.

WIN The Ultimate Surf Trip To Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia

9 Apr 2019 On the hunt for your next holiday? Look no further. Win a trip for two to the surfing mecca of Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia. Entry takes less than 30 seconds.

Gabriel Medina Takes Top Honours at the 2019 WSL Awards

1 Apr 2019 The 2x World Champion took home more than one World Title trophy at the WSL Awards last night...

2x World Champion Tyler Wright Withdraws from Opening Half of 2019 WSL Championship Tour Season

23 Mar 2019 An ongoing battle with Post-Viral Syndrome has delayed 2x World Champion Tyler Wright from returning to the World Tour in the first half of 2019.

Celebrating 50 Years of Wetsuit Innovation at Rip Curl

21 Mar 2019 Oh, look how far we’ve come! Take a journey through time, as we look back on some of the biggest innovations in wetsuit technology over the decades.

Win a 30 Million worth of Rip Curl products

15 Mar 2019 Sign-up now to WIN!

Watch Mick Fanning’s Stab In The Dark, Now Playing

8 Mar 2019 The time has come! 3x World Champion Mick Fanning’s Stab In The Dark movie is now playing on iTunes. Find out all the details, here.

Introducing Xavier Huxtable: Meet the Future of Victorian Surfing

5 Mar 2019 Born and raised in Jan Juc, Victoria, 16-year-old Xavier Huxtable has a big personality and an even bigger future. Get to know him, inside.

From Hawaii To Indo With Mason Ho

1 Mar 2019 From the mind-bending lefts of Desert Point, to playful Rocky Point to pumping Pipeline, enjoy over three minutes of Mason going on a fun-filled rampage.

Valentines Day Gift Ideas For Surfers: Him and Her

13 Feb 2019 That stressful time of year is here once again – let us make it easier for you.

The Numbers Behind Mick Fanning’s Stab In The Dark

13 Feb 2019 11 shapers, one typhoon and one week in Japan. These are the numbers behind each board from Mick Fanning’s Stab In The Dark. Recorded with Mick's #SearchGPS 2.

Mick Fanning’s Stab In The Dark World Premiere

8 Feb 2019 Mick Fanning and 1200 viewers pack out the Park House in Mona Vale to watch the world premiere of Stab In The Dark.

Rip Curl Announces 10-Year Contract with 3x World Champion Mick Fanning

6 Feb 2019 In Rip Curl’s 50th year, we are pleased to announce a lifetime contract with the most important surfer in our company history, 3x World Champion Mick Fanning.

One Month on the North Shore: The Very Best from the Rip Curl Pipe House

21 Jan 2019 Dive into our behind the scenes clip from one epic month on the North Shore of Oahu, featuring Gabriel Medina, Mick Fanning, Owen Wright, Matt Wilkinson, Conner Coffin, Xavier Huxtable, Crosby Colapinto and more.

Surf Diaries: Alana Blanchard’s Surf Guide to Kauai

4 Jan 2019 In between dominating World Tour events as a Wildcard, being a mum to baby Banks, flying to and from Australia and winning the highly sought-after #1 spot at the SURFER Poll awards...

Did You Miss The Top Stories of this year?

3 Jan 2019 A lot has happened over the last 12 months! Here’s a recap of the highlights from the Rip Curl team...

How We Can Guarantee You’ll Surf More in 2019 Than You Did in 2018

1 Jan 2019 How was your 2018? Filled with excitement, regret, remorse? Did you speak about hating work and longing for surf? Probably. We all do it, and put it on repeat.

Surf Diaries: Brisa Hennessy’s Guide to Costa Rica

27 Dec 2018 Brisa Hennessy currently lives in a tropical Fijian oasis, however the newly appointed WSL Championship Tour rookie is originally from Costa Rica. A beautiful, exotic country that is understandably on everyone’s bucket list! (And if it isn’t, it should be). Brisa found a second to let us in on some of her Costa Rican secrets...

Join Gabriel Medina Behind the Scenes on the Day of his Second World Title

18 Dec 2018 Go behind the scenes with 2x World Champion Gabriel Medina, on the day he clinched the 2018 World Surfing Title.

Gabriel Medina Wins 2018 Pipe Masters And Becomes 2018 WSL World Champion

18 Dec 2018 Gabriel Medina defeats Julian Wilson to win the Pipe Masters and become a 2x WSL World Champion.

Charlie Medina Opens Up: The Full Interview

14 Dec 2018 Gabriel Medina's stepfather, Charlie Medina, sits down and talks openly about World Titles, media, fame and his life on the road with Gabriel

A Very Personal Glimpse Into the Psyche of Gabriel Medina

14 Dec 2018 Join Gabriel Medina behind the scenes at the Pipe house on Oahu & North Shore, as narrated by his step-dad Charlie Medina.

Introducing Mason Ho’s Secret Weapon

11 Dec 2018 Watch Mason Ho and Sheldon Paishon battle it out, wave for wave, in the least fun surf you’ve ever seen... with the SearchGPS 2 keeping 'em entertained the whole session.

The Search Wins “Best Series” at the 2018 Surfer Poll

10 Dec 2018 It was a big night for Rip Curl, with The Search taking home the “Best Series of the Year” Award at the 2018 Surfer Poll.

One Week Before the Showdown: Behind the Scenes with Gabriel Medina

9 Dec 2018 Join us on the North Shore of Oahu, as we follow Gabriel Medina during the week leading up to the Pipe Masters.

Rip Curl Is Coming To Lembongan!

8 Dec 2018 It’s a great day for surfers on the southeast coast of the main island Bali, Nusa Lembongan. Rip Curl just opens it’s doors in Desa Kaja Jungut Batu earlier today.

The 2018 World Title Scenarios At Pipeline

3 Dec 2018 What does Gabriel Medina have to do to secure his the 2018 World Title and become a 2x World Champion? Come on in and find out...

Mick Fanning Opens Up On Life After Retirement

28 Nov 2018 An excerpt from the latest Surfing World issue... where Mick Fanning opens up in an exclusive interview and talks honestly and openly about retirement, and what Chapter 2 in life looks like for the 3x World Champion.

Surfing Christmas Gifts for Men

27 Nov 2018 Looking for an epic Christmas gift for the surfing man in your life? Here's our top picks for the best men's surfing gift ideas.

Surfing Christmas Gifts For Women

27 Nov 2018 Check out our compilation of surf gifts that will guarantee your place on her nice list for years to come.

How to make sure your kids are frothing this Christmas!

26 Nov 2018 Not sure what to buy the groms for Christmas this year? Shop online at Rip Curl Asia for the best Summer gifts and all beach necessities.

Surf Diaries: Bethany Hamilton’s Surf Guide to Tahiti

21 Nov 2018 This past October Bethany Hamilton saw a swell headed to Tahiti and decided she wanted to chase it. She booked flights, got boards prepped and hopped on a plane. Watch her conquer “The Wall of Skulls” inside, then get the exclusive on her personal guide to surfing and exploring Tahiti.

This is The Surfer’s Bikini… This, is Mirage

21 Nov 2018 Welcome to Mirage 2018, the Ultimate Surfer’s Bikini. By combining our knowledge of surfing and technical fabrics, we’ve created a range of swimwear that in unparalleled in performance.

Tyler Wright Breaks The Silence and Tells All on her Jeffrey’s Bay Illness

21 Nov 2018 After pulling out of the Jeffrey’s Bay event back in July, 2x World Champion Tyler Wright has been unalbe to compete in an event in the back half of 2018. Here, she reveals what actually happened...

Bethany Hamilton and Alana Blanchard Score Wildcards to the 2018 Beachwaver Maui Pro

20 Nov 2018 Best friends from childhood, Bethany and Alana now have the opportunity to compete as wildcards together at the 2018 Beachwaver Maui Pro. Tune in to Honolua Bay, starting November 25.

19-Year-Old Brisa Hennessy Qualifies for the 2019 World Championship Tour!

13 Nov 2018 19-year-old Brisa Hennessy has just clinched her spot on the 2019 World Championship Tour, becoming the first-ever Costa Rican surfer to qualify for the WSL World Tour.

The Rip Curl Hell Team 2018 - France Hossegor

26 Oct 2018 The traditional Rip curl Hell Team strikes again.  This year our elite junior surfers, Samuel Pupo, Mikey Mc Donagh and Kyllian Guerin met on the French beaches of Hossegor during the CT event.  They surfed with the best surfers in the world, scored the best waves on a secret locations and most of all they had a helluva a trip!

The Very Best of Rip Curl #GromSearch Gallery

23 Oct 2018 Numbers of ripping young surfers from Bali, Java, Sumbawa, Malaysia, Australia and America gathered in Halfway Kuta Beach Bali last weekend, 20-21 October 2018

Ryuki Waida Wins 2018 Rip Curl GromSearch And A Ticket To The International Final.

23 Oct 2018 Hundreds of ripping young surfers from Bali, Java, Sumbawa, Malaysia, Australia and America dedcended on Halfway Kuta Beach, Bali, last weekend, 20-21 October, to compete in the 15th annual Rip Curl GromSearch.

The Very Best of MEO Rip Curl Pro Gallery

23 Oct 2018 Big barrels, big airs, big heats and some very big results have gone down on the beach at Supertubos in Peniche, Portugal. Yep, the 10th Edition of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal lived up to the expectation!

#VaiMedina – The Race Continues To Pipeline

22 Oct 2018 Go behind the scenes with Gabriel Medina on the Final day of the 2018 Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal, as he fights for the chance to clinch his second World Title.

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Mick Fanning Weighs in on Gabriel Medina and the World Title Race

22 Oct 2018 3x World Champion Mick Fanning spent a week in Peniche, Portugal for the 2018 Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal… and he had a pretty good time.

Italo Ferreira Wins the 2018 MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, World Title Race Heads to Hawaii

21 Oct 2018 Italo Ferreira (BRA) has won the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Stop No. 10 of 11 on the World Surf League.

Gabriel Medina Inches Closer to his Second World Title

19 Oct 2018 In just one day, Gabriel Medina will potentially clinch his second World Title. Go behind the scenes of all the action, through the eyes of Mick Fanning.

Portugal Through the Eyes of Mick Fanning

18 Oct 2018 From dreamy rivermouth surfs to the commentator’s booth… this is the life of Mick Fanning at the 2018 Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal.

The Very Best of Peniche, Portugal, with Gabriel Medina, Matt Wilkinson, Owen Wright and Miguel Blanco

18 Oct 2018 Where to surf in Peniche, what to eat in Portugal, and some of the best moments in Rip Curl Pro Portugal history.

Join Mick Fanning Behind the Scenes on Day One of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal

17 Oct 2018 3x World Champion Mick Fanning hasn’t been at a World Tour event since he retired at Bells... until now.

The World Title Race Heats Up as the Tour Heads South for the 10th Edition of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal

15 Oct 2018 Big barrels, big heats and some very big results are about to go down on the beach at Supertubos in Peniche, Portugal.

Mick Fanning is Coming to Portugal!

12 Oct 2018 The 3x World Champion is headed to the Rip Curl Pro Portugal to enjoy the best of what Peniche has to offer… here’s what he’s going to pack for a trip Portugal.

The Best Bikini For Your Body Type, with surfer Rosy Hodge and swimwear designer Nat Bortolotto

12 Oct 2018 High leg, cheeky cut, bandeau, moulded cups… the options are endless with bikinis! Here, surfer Rosy Hodge breaks down what type of bikinis will fit your body the best.

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Win A Trip To Portugal or One Of 5 Epic “Money Can’t Buy” Prizes to celebrate the 10th Rip Curl Pro Portugal.

11 Oct 2018 To celebrate the 10th Edition of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal, you have the chance to win a trip to Portugal and one of four insane Rip Curl athlete memorabilia packs.

22-Year-Old Miguel Blanco and 18-Year-Old Sammy Pupo Score the Wildcards to the 10th Edition of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal

9 Oct 2018 Rip Curl is pleased to announce that the local wildcard to the Rip Curl Pro Portugal has been given to the new Portuguese National Champ, Miguel Blanco.

Surf Spot Guide: Rosy Hodge Talks Hossegor, France

7 Oct 2018 WSL commentator Rosy Hodge walks us through her favourite haunts and what’s in her suitcase for the first stop on the European leg of the World Tour.

Rip Curl GromSearch Comes Around For The 15th Year Running

3 Oct 2018 The Rip Curl GromSearch is a prestigious event series giving under-17 surfers a chance to compete against their nations’ best, and 2018 marks its 15th year running. One of the longest Junior Surfing Series in South East Asia, it has become a crucial stepping-stone in the development of junior surfers.

The Best of the Best: Episode Three from My Bikini Bali

27 Sep 2018 Tune in to our final dispatch from the land of barrels and bikinis, as Bethany Hamilton, Alana Blanchard, Nikki van Dijk and the Rip Curl women’s team score some of the best waves in Bali.

My Bikini Mayhem In Bali

24 Sep 2018 Rip Curl Womens Team Open Brand New Flagship Store and Give One On One Surf Lessons At Iconic Padang Padang one of Bali’s most famous surf spots, located close to the most southerly tip of the island’s Bukit Peninsula.

Introducing the All New SearchGPS 2

20 Sep 2018 The next evolution in surf watch technology has arrived. The SearchGPS 2 can track every tide, swell, wind and wave, features a smaller and sleeker design and comes with all-new functions.

Reef Cuts, Monkeys and Barrels: Join in on the #MyBikini Mayhem with our Rip Curl Women in Bali

19 Sep 2018 Jump in to Episode Two of our Behind the Scenes Series with the #MyBikini crew in Bali! Featuring Bethany Hamilton, Alana Blanchard, Nikki van Dijk and the Rip Curl Women.

Go Behind the Scenes with the Rip Curl Women in Bali

17 Sep 2018 Join the Rip Curl Women in Bali as they hunt barrels in bikinis, from Uluwatu to Keramas and back. Featuring Bethany Hamilton, Alana Blanchard, Nikki van Dijk and our entire Junior women’s team.

Rip Curl Girls Go Surfing Day is back!

13 Sep 2018 To celebrate the start of the bikini season, Rip Curl decided to send the entire Rip Curl Women’s team to Bali, Indonesia for a week of warm water, fun waves and good times.

Enter Here to Win a Dream Trip to Bali!

13 Sep 2018 Enter here for the chance to win a week stay at the lush Uluwatu Surf Villas for you and up to four friends, along with a $2000 flight voucher!

Gabriel Medina Wins the 2018 Surf Ranch Pro

10 Sep 2018 Today Gabriel Medina won the first CT wave pool event in WSL history, putting himself in the perfect position to fight for the 2018 World Title.

The Rip Curl Women are Headed to Bali!

9 Sep 2018 Here are their suitcase must-haves for a week in the tropics. What do you get when you put 14 pro surfers in the tropics for a week, with nothing to do but soak...

The Best Bikinis for Surfing and Staying Active

8 Sep 2018 Hosted by World Surf League Sportscaster Rosy Hodge, Rip Curl team riders Kobie Enright, Kirra-Belle Olson and Alyssa Spencer talk through what makes the Mirage Bikinis the best bikinis for surfing and being active.

Ketut Agus - Bali's most happy surfer

6 Sep 2018 Introducing Bali's most happy surfer - Meet seventeen year old Ketut Agus.

Ain’t No Wave Pool: Mick Fanning and Tyler Wright Return to The Snake

3 Sep 2018 Before Tyler Wright withdrew from the Surf Ranch event, Mick Fanning decided to take her to his secret wave. The perfect training ground.

Introducing the Flashbomb Heat Seeker, a Revolution in Wetsuits

28 Aug 2018 Developed with a new level of innovation and technology, this is the Heat Seeker. It’s our warmest Flashbomb ever, and it’s about to change the wetsuit game.

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Ketut Agus Winning The 2018 Nias Pro QS1,000 In Indonesia

27 Aug 2018 Ketut Agus is the winner of the Nias Pro 2018 World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 1,000 Men divisions.

Wish You Were Here: Mick Fanning, Matt Wilkinson, Conner Coffin and a boat in the middle of the Indian Ocean

21 Aug 2018 Welcome to the land of boardshorts and bikinis, non-stop waves and empty lineups. Welcome to Made For Waves, Maldives.

Gabriel Medina Wins the 2018 Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o, Owen Wright Places Second

20 Aug 2018 The 2014 World Champion jumps to second on the ratings, opening up the World Title race for the back half of the year.

Your 6 Spring Surfing Essentials Have Just Dropped

16 Aug 2018 Spring has sprung and it’s time to freshen up the closet… here are the 6 most important items to pick up before temperatures start to rise.

Outer Inner Space | The Search

6 Aug 2018 Mick Fanning is jumping out of his skin. It’s taken four days to get here and waking to the sight of six-to-eight foot A-frames unloading right in front of the camp has got the three-time World Champ’s blood at maximum fizz.

3x World Champion Mick Fanning Inducted Into the Surfing Walk of Fame

3 Aug 2018 In the shadow of the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing, Surf City USA’s Main Street was blocked off to honour the 25th class of inductees to the Surfing Walk of Fame on Thursday morning

Our Funky Surfer Dedi Gun Re-Signs With Rip Curl

1 Aug 2018 Rip Curl South East Asia happy to announce the re-signing of their Search brand ambassador and Team Captain of the Groms, Dedi Gun.

Tyler Wright Withdraws From The US Open of Surfing Due To Illness

25 Jul 2018 2x World Champion Tyler Wright regretfully withdraws from the US Open of Surfing due to a lingering illness she contracted during the recent event in South Africa, the JBay Open.

Have You Heard? Mick and Mason are on The Search!

23 Jul 2018 Over the past week you might have noticed some noise on the Internet around Mick and Mason. The dynamic duo is at it again…

Bethany Hamilton Scores Wildcard into the Surf Ranch Pro

20 Jul 2018 The world wants to see Bethany Hamilton tearing up the Surf Ranch, and the WSL knows it…The World Surf League has just announced that Bethany Hamilton has scored the wildcard into the...

Jack Robinson Wins 2018 Rip Curl Cup On The Swell Of The Year At Padang Padang

19 Jul 2018 On the biggest swell to hit Indonesia in years, Jack Robinson won the 2018 Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang in treacherous tubes.

Rip Curl Cup Finals Set For Thursday; Semifinalists Brace For Swell Of The Decade

18 Jul 2018 Semifinalists Josh Kerr, Jacob Willcox, Mega Semadhi and Jack Robinson give us their thoughts on the upcoming Finals Day Swell Of The Decade headed to Padang on Thursday, July 19th.

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Don’t Call It a “Lay Day”

17 Jul 2018 Josh Kerr, Jacob Willcox, Gearoid McDaid and Jack Robinson keep the adrenaline high at a nearby slab while waiting for a HUGE Finals Day swell heading to Padang for Thursday.

8 Surfers Remain After Wild Day 1 Of Rip Curl Cup; Finals Could Wrap Thursday Morning

16 Jul 2018 After a long slumber, Padang Padang roared back to life for the opening rounds of the Rip Curl Cup 2018 on Sunday.

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Rip Curl Cup On High Alert For Sunday, July 15th Start At Padang

11 Jul 2018 The 2018 Rip Curl Cup is officially on “High Alert” to be held on Sunday, July 15th at Padang Padang.

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Meet The Wildcards

9 Jul 2018 When the first true Padang swell of the season hit Bali, 32 of Indonesia's top surfers battled it out for the final four spots in the 2018 Rip Curl Cup. Meet the four local surfers looking to shake up the Rip Curl Cup.

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It’s On “Ween” It’s On: MADSTEEZ

3 Jul 2018 Welcome to the “ween-o’verse” of Rip Curl Cup artist Mark Paul Deren, aka MADSTEEZ. When Rip Curl asked MADSTEEZ to create something special for this year’s Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang poster, he jumped at the chance.

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Rip Curl Cup Surfers Gather in Bali as Potential Contest Swell Looms

2 Jul 2018 An A-list of tuberiding specialists gathered at Padang Padang beach on Sunday for the opening ceremony of the Rip Curl Cup 2018. And a potential “green light” swell could be arriving not far on their heels.

Alana is back in the water! She gives us the exclusive of her journey after Baby Banks...

27 Jun 2018 In this exclusive interview she gives us insight into what it’s been like learning to juggle a baby, a boyfriend, a career and a passion.

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Rip Curl Cup Opening Ceremony This Sunday, July 1st in Bali

26 Jun 2018 The world’s best tube riders are ready to gather at Bali’s most hallowed wave on Sunday, July 1st for the Rip Curl Cup Opening Ceremony. All are welcome to attend the traditional festivities at Padang Padang to bless the event with good waves and pray for the safety of the competing athletes.

Surfers Announced For The 2018 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang

18 Jun 2018 Surf fans around the world are counting down the days as the WSL and Rip Curl prepares to bring this one-of-a-kind invitational tuberiding event to a global audience for a third straight year.

Garut Widiarta’s Surf Guide To Uluwatu, Bali

7 Jun 2018 A guide to the best surf break in Bali, Uluwatu, by the local legend Garut Widiarta.

Local Surfers Rule Padang-Padang For Rip Curl Cup Trials

28 May 2018 It was Indonesia's local surfers who scored the best of the swell during an incredible day of tubes at the Rip Curl Cup Trials at Padang-Padang

Oney Anwar Scores a Wildcard into the Corona Bali Protected

26 May 2018 Selected for his recent win at Krui, not to mention his long track record of success at events around Indonesia, Oney has scored the wildcard into the 2018 Corona Bali Protected.

Made By Mason: Meet Mason Ho’s New Signature Limited Edition Boardshort

21 May 2018 Designed by the legend himself, Mason Ho’s new Rockies boardshort is a must-have for the summer months.

Win The Ultimate Search Trip to Bali

15 May 2018 Belanja min. Rp500.000 sekarang, dan dapatkan kesempatan untuk Liburan ke Bali GRATIS!

Mick Fanning’s Unfinished Business

10 May 2018 Join the newly retired 3x World Champion on his first journey into the unknown, as a full-time Searcher.

Today was a day that will go down in GromSearch history.

9 May 2018 Today was a day that will go down in GromSearch history – 16 of the world’s best junior surfers battling it out in solid and powerful four-to-six-foot Manu Bay, posting 10-point rides and showing the world what the future of surfing looks like.

"The World" May Have Won at Founders' Cup, but Team Rip Curl Dominated

8 May 2018 Gabriel Medina, Mick Fanning, Tyler Wright and Matt Wilkinson showed the world what they had at the very first-ever official WSL wave pool competition.

Manu Bay Lights Up for Round One at the GromSearch International Final

7 May 2018 And 16 of the world’s best groms progress into Day Two of competition in Raglan, fighting it out for the title to the 2018 GromSearch International Final.

Day Of Title Defences at Manu Bay

5 May 2018 It was a day for the defending title holders at the Rip Curl Pro presented by Corona today as local hero Billy Stairmand and Whangamata’s Ella Williams defended their titles in a fiercely competitive day of surfing.

GromSearch Competitors Dominate at the Rip Curl Pro Raglan

4 May 2018 Alongside the best of New Zealand’s surfers, the competitors of the GromSearch International Final dominated Manu Bay during Day One of the Rip Curl Pro Raglan.

New Zealand Season Climaxes with this Weekend’s Raglan Rip Curl Pro

2 May 2018 New Zealand’s top surfers will be in action on the country’s ultimate wave as they vie for the title this weekend.

Meet Your Rip Curl GromSearch International Final Competitors

1 May 2018 Later this week the 2018 Rip Curl GromSearch International Final will kick off in Raglan, New Zealand. Meet the future generation, inside…

The World’s Top Groms Prepare for the GromSearch International Final in Raglan, New Zealand

29 Apr 2018 Held from May 4–8 in Raglan, North Island, New Zealand, the Rip Curl GromSearch International will play host to 16 of the world’s top junior surfers from seven countries around the globe.

Introducing Bethany Hamilton’s Stunning Feature Film, “Unstoppable”

20 Apr 2018 In her new feature film “Unstoppable” Bethany Hamilton gives us an insight into her life like never before.

The Life of Mick Fanning, as told by the man himself

8 Apr 2018 An insight into the life and career of 3x World Champion Mick Fanning, like never before.

Mick Fanning And Mason Ho Are Going On The Search

7 Apr 2018 As Mick Fanning walks away from his last World Tour event, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, his plans for the future are unveiled.

Rip Curl Girls Go Searching 2018

6 Apr 2018 Rip Curl Girls Go Searching Presented by Isuzu D-Max goes off in beautiful Phuket, Thailand over the Easter weekend! Check here for the full recap in pictures . Thanks to all the girls who attended the event and see you all next year!

Mick Fanning: The Last Seven Days

6 Apr 2018 Join us as we follow 3x World Champ Mick Fanning on the journey through his final event on the World Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

Stephanie Gilmore And Italo Ferreira Win The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

5 Apr 2018 The world’s most historic surf event is run and done in pumping surf on Finals Day in the Bells Bowl.

Mick Fanning’s Surfing Career Is Celebrated In Style

1 Apr 2018 The world’s best surfers come out to commemorate the incredible career of Mick Fanning.

Bethany Hamilton Announces The Birth Of Her Second Baby!

28 Mar 2018 Inspirational surfer Bethany Hamilton has just announced the birth of her second baby with her husband Adam Dirks, a little boy who they’ve named Wesley Phillip Dirks.

From Red to Black: The Legacy of Mick Fanning’s Black Sticker

28 Mar 2018 Rip Curl’s World Tour surfers honour Mick Fanning’s incredible career by stickering their boards with his famous “Black Sticker”. They will keep it on as they surf through the 2018 Rip Curl Pro Bells, Mick’s very last World Tour event.

The surfer’s essentials for the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

26 Mar 2018 The surfer’s essentials… Mick Fanning has been coming to the Rip Curl Pro for about as long as he can remember.

Show your support for Mick Fanning and win

23 Mar 2018 The #CheersMick campaign takes another life... We’ve got seven exclusive Rip Curl Pro Mick Fanning jerseys, signed by the man himself. Now that’s a prize worth fighting for!

Bali’s Pioneering Girl Surfer Diah Rahayu Re-Signs With Rip Curl

6 Mar 2018 Bali’s star surf girl, Diah Rahayu, has officially announced that she will re-sign with longtime sponsor Rip Curl Southeast Asia for another two years.

A Candid Conversation with Mick Fanning, Post-Retirement

1 Mar 2018 We sit down with the 3x World Champion, who announced his retirement just last night, and talk through some of the biggest moments of his career.

3x World Champion Mick Fanning Announces His Retirement From The WSL World Tour

28 Feb 2018 He will surf the first two events of the 2018 season, and will complete his final heat at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

Made For Wake, Daniel Grant, Busty Dunn and Jadon Scures go mad at Thai Wake Park, Bangkok.

26 Feb 2018 Whether it's riding a wakeboard or a wakeskate, Daniel Grant is regarded as the best. He's innovative, he's stylish and you never know what he'll do next.

The Typhoon | The Search

22 Feb 2018 Tom Curren, Mason Ho and one week spent scouring the coastline of a wave-drenched, storm-ridden island in the North Pacific

New Location of Rip Curl Store Sanur

2 Feb 2018 Rip Curl is proud to announce the relocation of its surf store in Sanur, Bali. This new store has a new concept and the location is just few meters away from its previous location.

Kobie Enright Wins Back-To-Back QS1000’s in Australia

31 Jan 2018 The 18-year-old is on a roll! 18-year-old Kobie Enright has just won the first...

Oney Anwar in the latest Mirage Wilko Blockade Boardshort by Rip Curl

22 Jan 2018 Oney Anwar at home in Indonesia during the break in the WSL schedule. Here is a quick edit of the King of Lakey Peak going mad in the latest Mirage Wilko Blockade Boardshort #MadeForWaves

Alana Blanchard Talks Motherhood and Baby Banks

20 Jan 2018 Her first interview after giving birth to her and Jack’s son, Banks Harvey Freestone.

Tyler Wright Is Nominated For The 2018 Laureus World Action Sportsperson Of The Year

20 Jan 2018 For the second consecutive year in the row, no less…

Explore The More | The Search

11 Jan 2018 Daniel Grant, scouting massive dam drops & winch spots through the stunning countrysides of New Zealand, Ireland & beyond.

The Very Best of Rip Curl’s North Shore Team House

28 Dec 2017 Take a trip inside the Rip Curl team house, and get to know the surfers who live there during the North Shore season.

One Wave At Pipe... As Explained By Mason Ho

18 Dec 2017 Put Mason Ho in front of a camera and ask him to talk for as long as he can. We dare you...

Congratulations On An Incredible Year, Owen Wright

18 Dec 2017 At the start of this year, Owen Wright didn’t know if he’d be able to compete in the 2017 WSL season. Hell, at the start of this year...

Mick Fanning Discusses the Fine Art of “Switching Off”

18 Dec 2017 Episode Three: The 3x World Champ talks to us about why it’s so important to learn to “switch off”

Mick Fanning has won every event on Tour… except Pipeline

16 Dec 2017 Episode Two: In the second episode of Conversations with Mick, he talks to us about why.

Barney Miller Becomes A World Adaptive Surfing Champion

16 Dec 2017 About a month ago, Rip Curl caught up with Barney Miller after he won the first ever adaptive surfing event with prize money – the US Open

Come on in, sit down, and have a Conversation with Mick

15 Dec 2017 Episode 1: Introducing our newest series to come out of Pipeline.

The Rip Curl Team’s Favourite Bikinis this Summer

13 Dec 2017 We’re not sure if there’s anyone who spends more time in their bikinis than our surf team!

Owen Wright Reflects on his Year, and Looks Towards Pipeline

11 Dec 2017 The Comeback King tells all.

Gabriel Medina Talks Through The World Title Showdown

9 Dec 2017 In the lead-up to the culmination of his second World Title campaign.

Surf Spot Travel Guide: Rosy Hodge Talks Hawaii

8 Dec 2017 Planning your Summer adventures now the weather is warming up? Here’s what Rosy packed for Hawaii, a tropical oasis where mountains meet the sea

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Rip Curl Women Take Over The North Shore

7 Dec 2017 Welcome to My Bikini, Hawaii, with the next generation of Rip Curl surfers… well, the gals, that is.

Conner Coffin Takes A Win At Sunset Beach

4 Dec 2017 The Californian thrives in solid surf at the 2017 Vans World Cup.

Tyler Wright Wins The 2017 WSL World Title, Becomes 2x World Champion

1 Dec 2017 Tyler Wright claims back-to-back WSL World Titles during the Maui Women’s Pro.

Win Maui, Win The World Title... Again

27 Nov 2017 Tyler Wright prepares to battle it out in Maui for her second World Title...

In It To Win It: 2017 World Title Scenarios in Hawaii

3 Nov 2017 Here’s what Gabriel Medina and Tyler Wright need to do to clinch their second World Titles. At the start of the European leg, it was a far-fetched Brazilian daydream that

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Kona Eru And Taina Izquierdo Are The 2017 Rip Curl GromSearch National Champions

30 Oct 2017 After an epic weekend of big waves and gutsy surfing performances by a crop of Southeast Asia’s best young surfers, Kona Eru (13, Sanur, Bali) and Taina Izquierdo (15, Uluwatu, Bali) emerged victorious at the Rip Curl GromSearch National Finals, held in pumping surf at world famous Uluwatu.

Gabriel Medina Wins The 2017 Rip Curl Pro Portugal

26 Oct 2017 Gabriel Medina has won the 2017 Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Stop No. 10 on the World Surf League Championship Tour over Julian Wilson in a rematch of their 2012 final at Supertubos.

Owen Wright Talks About His Inspirational World Title Run In 2017

25 Oct 2017 Congratulations on your success in 2017, Owen. His first year back from one of the worst injuries in surfing history, Owen started with zero expectations. He went into the season

South East Asia’s Top Junior Surfers Will Train For GromSearch National Final In Uluwatu, Bali

23 Oct 2017 18 of South East Asia's best junior surfers will compete in the most important contest of their young surfing careers this weekend, October 28 & 29, when the Rip Curl GromSearch National Finals storms the world-famous waves at Uluwatu on the island of Bali.

What’s In The Bag: Mason Ho’s Portugal Pack

22 Oct 2017 Gabriel Medina has won the 2017 Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Stop No. 10 on the World Surf League Championship Tour over Julian Wilson in a rematch of their 2012 final at Supertubos.

The Rip Curl Pro Portugal Is Set To Kick Off In All-Time Conditions

20 Oct 2017 SUPERTUBOS, Peniche/Portugal. It’s that time of the year again – the world’s best have wrapped up in France, have hit the road and pulled into the tiny town of Peniche.

Mason Ho Scores The Wildcard To Rip Curl Pro Portugal

18 Oct 2017 Get ready for an event to remember! Rip Curl is pleased to announce that the wildcard to the Rip Curl Pro Portugal has been given to none other than Hawaii’s Mason Ho.

Gabriel Medina Wins The Quiksilver Pro France, Jumps To Thirds On The Rankings

15 Oct 2017 Gabriel Medina (BRA) has claimed victory today at the Quiksilver Pro France, in excellent three-to-five foot (1 - 1.5 metre) rippable peaks at Stop No. 9 of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT).

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Interview: Bethany Hamilton, on Baby Number Two

10 Oct 2017 Inside the mind of the surfing inspiration that is Bethany Hamilton. If you follow Bethany Hamilton on social media, then by now you would know...

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Bethany Hamilton Is Excited To Announce… There’s Another Baby On The Way!

8 Oct 2017 She and her husband Adam Dirk can’t wait to meet their new little one, due in March of 2018.

Brisa Hennessy and Alyssa Spencer Become World Champions at the ISA World Juniors!

7 Oct 2017 And Brisa joins the elite group of surfers who call themselves 2x World Champs.

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Nikki Van Dijk Wins The 2017 Cascais Women’s Pro; Claims Her First CT Win

4 Oct 2017 In her first WSL CT final ever, Nikki van Dijk has won the 2017 Cascais Women’s Pro, held in chunky three-to-five foot beachies at Praia de Guincho, Portugal.

Rip Curl Arrives In Canggu

29 Sep 2017 Rip Curl is proud to announce the opening of its brand new store in Canggu, Bali. Always mindful of environment and culture, Rip Curl has fashioned this new shop in the traditional Joglo architecture of Indonesia, allowing it to blend rather than blare into Canggu’s surroundings.

Ketut Agus And Varun Tandjung Triumph At Stop # 3 Of The Rip Curl GromSearch Series

18 Sep 2017 Stop number 3 of the 2017 Rip Curl GromSearch Series took place at the perfect Right Hand River mouth of Pererenan Beach, Canggu, kicking off on Saturday morning with solid 4 to 5 foot waves, offering the Groms perfect but challenging sized conditions to show-off their skills.