News | Rip Curl Asia

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...

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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.

How to make sure your kids are frothing this Christmas!

14 Dec 2017 Not sure what to buy the groms for Christmas this year? Shop online at Rip Curl Australia for the best Summer gifts and all beach necessities.

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...

Surfing Christmas Gifts For Men

26 Nov 2017 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

26 Nov 2017 Check out our compilation of surf gifts that will guarantee your place on her nice list for years to come.

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.

Get Ready for Rip Curl’s GromSearch 3rd Series!

5 Sep 2017 The 2017 GromSearch Series will continue the third stop in the next few weeks on 16-17 September 2017 in Pererenan, Canggu, Bali.

No Sudden Movements | The Search By Rip Curl

24 Aug 2017 "No poison, right?”... It was surprisingly heavy, Louie thought, as the snake wrapped its thick, sluggish body around his neck, draping itself along his arms and weaving around his back.

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Rip Curl Cup Invitees Look Forward To Perfect Padang Padang In 2018

7 Aug 2017 After several close calls at Padang Padang in recent weeks, the waiting period for the 2017 Rip Curl Cup Invitational has drawn to a close without the magic swell required to run the hallowed event.

Tyler Wright’s Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle

7 Aug 2017 Breaking down daily routines with the current Women’s World Champion.

Mick Fanning and Bethany Hamilton Inducted Into Surfers’ Hall Of Fame

5 Aug 2017 The two surfing legends were immortalised into surfing history in Huntington Beach on the weekend.

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Five Questions – Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2017

31 Jul 2017 Excitement lies in the unknown. Fun lives there too. That’s the beauty of the Rip Curl Cup: There are no sure bets and no foregone conclusions.

Mason’s First Rip Curl Cup

26 Jul 2017 Although he won't be able to make it to Padang in 2017, Mason Ho is still giving us thrills from his first Rip Curl Cup in 2016. Take a look back at an epic 2016 event and Mason’s Rip Curl Cup initiation.

Rip Curl Cup on 'High Alert' for possible Thursday start at Padang Padang

24 Jul 2017 With an impressive SW swell currently tracking towards Bali, event directors have changed the official event status to “Amber”

Padang Padang flares for Rip Curl Cup Expression Session

21 Jul 2017 Indonesian surfers make statement in warm-up surf; potential contest swell on the charts for next weekend

Top 5 Moments in Rip Curl Cup History

19 Jul 2017 A highlight reel stroll down memory lane at Padang Padang.

The Jeffrey’s Bay That Hasn’t Been On The Webcast…

14 Jul 2017 Featuring Mick Fanning, Matt Wilkinson and the rest of the Rip Curl crew… In the days leading up to the first day of the waiting period for the Jeffrey’s Bay Open...

Matt Biolos Talks Padang Quivers For Rip Curl Cup

13 Jul 2017 Master shaper Matt Biolos explains the latest weapons he’s crafted specifically for the world’s best barrel riders at Padang Padang.

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2017 Rip Curl Cup Opening Ceremony Kicks-Off Waiting Period

10 Jul 2017 Invited athletes and surf fans from around the globe gathered at Padang Padang beach on Sunday for the opening ceremony of the Rip Curl Cup 2017.

Rip Curl Hosts Beach Cleanup at Padang Padang

7 Jul 2017 Padang Padang received a welcome facelift just in time for the Rip Curl Cup 2017. The hallowed beach was the site of a massive cleanup effort organized by Rip Curl on Friday, July 7th.

Rio Waida Awarded Wildcard for 2017 Rip Curl Cup, Set To Kick Off Sunday July 9th

6 Jul 2017 The world’s best tube riders are ready to gather at Bali’s most iconic wave on Sunday, July 9th for the Rip Curl Cup Opening Ceremony.

Mick and Tyler Join WildArk in South Africa

30 Jun 2017 A week spent learning and working on WildArk’s first wildlife conservancy, Pridelands. As you’re reading this, Rip Curl team riders Mick Fanning and Tyler Wright are en route to South Africa...

Alana Blanchard: On Pregnancy and the Future of her Career

29 Jun 2017 What does the future hold for Alana, Jack and their baby boy? We asked… Earlier this week Alana Blanchard announced to the world that she and her partner...

Invitees Announced for Rip Curl Cup 2017

27 Jun 2017 Rip Curl has officially announced the 16 surfers invited to compete in the Rip Curl Cup 2017, to be held on the best day of waves at Padang Padang between July 10 and August 10.

The Chosen One: Mega Semadhi

27 Jun 2017 You’d be hard pressed to find a surfer out at Padang Padang with more local street cred than Mega Semadhi. He’s the local of the local surfers in the Rip Curl Cup.

Matt Wilkinson Talks Us Through His Bells Bowl Super Session

23 Jun 2017 And, of course, we couldn’t resist asking a few questions about Fiji. Here at Rip Curl we make this little thing called the Search GPS – a watch that tracks your time in the surf...

Study Buddies: Garut Widiarta and Pepen Hendrik

21 Jun 2017 Like any diligent student, Garut enlisted a study buddy: longtime Bali pro Pepen Hendrik. From Nias to Sumba, and everywhere in between.

Countdown to 2017 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang begins amid epic Indonesian surf season

16 Jun 2017 In just a few weeks the surfing world’s attention will turn to the Indonesian island of Bali when the Rip Curl Cup returns to the storied lefthand barrels of Padang Padang.

Matt Wilkinson Wins The 2017 OK Fiji Pro, Takes Yellow Jersey

15 Jun 2017 In one of the most entertaining and unforeseen, finals of the year, Matt Wilkinson has taken the win at the Outerknown Fiji Pro over rookie Connor O’Leary.

Artist Of The Cup 2017: Jimbo Phillips

13 Jun 2017 Celebrated skate artist brings his unique street style to the shores of Padang Padang

Your Rip Curl Cup Packing List

9 Jun 2017 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.

The Wave at Padang Padang

9 Jun 2017 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.

Bethany Hamilton Makes Bold Moves At The OK Fiji Pro

30 May 2017 Finding success at Cloudbreak once again… Last year, Bethany Hamilton took the opportunity of a wildcard at the Fiji Pro and ran with it… all the way to the Semifinals.

Alana Blanchard Unveils the Alana Blanchard Foundation

29 May 2017 An interview with the Hawaiian superstar. Last week Alana Blanchard revealed her latest project, the Alana Blanchard Foundation...

Bethany Hamilton Feeling Confident And Excited About Fiji Pro

26 May 2017 We caught up with Bethany on Tavarua and chatted all things Fiji Pro…

Pauline Ado Wins Women’s Gold at the ISA World Surfing Games

23 May 2017 And becomes the first Gold Medalist in the Olympic Cycle for surfing. Pauline Ado (FR) has just won the Gold Medal at the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games.

Ketut Agus and Taina Izquierdo Win Stop #2 of the Rip Curl GromSearch 2017

16 May 2017 The 2017 GromSearch Series continued for the second stop this week-end at Cimaja, West Java.

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Tyler Wright wins 2017 Oi Rio Women’s Pro

15 May 2017 And moves in to the number one position on the WSL Jeep Leaderboard.

The 2017 Rip Curl GromSearch 2nd series is coming

10 May 2017 Only 3 days to go before the contest kicks off... More than 80 young surfers from all over Indonesia have registered to be part of Stop #2 in Cimaja, West Java on the 13th and 14th of May.

Kade Matson and Caroline Marks Win The 2017 International Rip Curl GromSearch Final presented by Coconuts Hotel

5 May 2017 The United States has come out on top at the 2017 International Rip Curl GromSearch Final presented by Coconuts Hotel, with two San Clemente locals taking the top prizes.

SearchGPS Stats: How Fast Did Mick Go On The Search?

3 May 2017 So, how fast did Mick actually go? How many waves did he catch? Luckily, MF was wearing his SearchGPS Surf Watch during his afternoon session at The Snake and well, the stats are.... eye opening!

The 2017 Rip Curl GromSearch International Final Is Set To Kick Off On May 2 – 7 on Maresias Beach, Sao Paulo, Brazil

28 Apr 2017 Right now, the world’s best juniors are getting ready to compete for the 2017 Rip Curl GromSearch International Final...

Really Really Really Good Surfers – Ep 8, Owen Wright

26 Apr 2017 Step inside the life and times of the surfing’s greatest comeback story, Owen Wright.

Ketut Agus and Dhea Natashya triumph at Stop # 1 Of the Rip Curl Gromsearch Series

24 Apr 2017 First stop of Rip Curl GromSearch 2017 went ahead this week-end with the most talented young surfers from Lombok, Sumbawa, Java and Bali.

Really Really Really Good Surfers - Ep.7 Nikki Van Dijk

21 Apr 2017 Really, Really, Really, Good Surfers is back, the web series all about the world’s best surfers (as told by the world’s best surfers).

Jordy Smith Wins The 2017 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

20 Apr 2017 South Africa’s Jordy Smith has just won the 2017 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, the longest running competitive surfing event in the world.

Courtney Conlogue Wins The 2017 Women’s Rip Curl Pro Bells

17 Apr 2017 Courtney Conlogue (USA) has won the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach today after defeating Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)...

Really Really Really Good Surfers - Ep.6 Pauline Ado

14 Apr 2017 Really, Really, Really, Good Surfers is back, the web series all about the world’s best surfers (as told by the world’s best surfers).

Really Really Really Good Surfers - Ep.5 Tyler Wright

10 Apr 2017 Behind the scenes with your reigning Women’s World Champion. From the age of 14, Tyler Wright has been on the world stage. . She’s gone through both triumph and tragedy in the public eye...

Brazil’s Samuel Pupo wins a Wildcard into the 2017 Rip Curl Pro Bells

10 Apr 2017 It was a wild and woolly day down at Bells Beach today, and the Rip Curl Pro trialists took on the ocean in full force.

Really Really Really Good Surfers - Ep.4 Mick Fanning

7 Apr 2017 Welcome back to Really Really Really Good Surfers, our new web series all about the world’s best surfers (as told by the world’s best surfers).

Owen Wright’s First Full Length Q&A About The Wipeout And Brain Injury That Nearly Ended Him

6 Apr 2017 Owen Wright in an exclusive interview with SW’s Sean Doherty, takes a breath on the wipeout that almost ended him. “If you try and duckdive a 15-foot second reef Pipe wave, you’re only going...

Jadon Scures - King Of Benoa 2017 Wakeboard and Wakeskate Champion!

3 Apr 2017 Wakeboarding for only 18 months and he is already winning every category in his age group at Wake Skate and Wakeboard. Watch out for this little guy… one day he might just make a world champ!

Really Really Really Good Surfers - Ep.3 Connor Coffin

31 Mar 2017 Behind the scenes with the best musician on the men’s World Tour. Welcome back to Really Really Really Good Surfers, our new web series that goes behind the scenes with some of the best...

Iron Horse | The Search by Rip Curl

28 Mar 2017 On the Search with South American slab hunters Bruno Santos and Guillermo Satt. “We are in the middle of the Pacific, on a volcanic rock, getting bludgeoned by massive swells. We are..."

Really Really Really Good Surfers - Ep.2 Gabriel Medina

27 Mar 2017 See the lighter side of your first Brazilian World Champion.

Really Really Really Good Surfers - Ep.1 Matt Wilkinson

23 Mar 2017 Welcome to Really Really Really Good Surfers, a new web series all about, well, the world’s best surfers.

Clean sweep for Rip Curl riders at the King of Benoa 2017

19 Mar 2017 The second annual Rip Curl King of Benoa at Bali Wake Park concluded after an intense two day competition that saw wakeboarders and wakeskaters coming together and sharing their love for the sport.

Owen Wright Wins The Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

19 Mar 2017 The greatest comeback in surfing. 15 months ago, Owen Wright suffered a severe brain injury at Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu...

Taina Izquierdo - Soft in Heart, Rips in the Water

17 Mar 2017 The goofy footer started surfing at the age of 8 at Padang Padang Beach in Bali, when her dad took her out on his longboard, and from that moment on it became not just a hobbie, but a passion.

Owen Wright wins his first heat back; everybody cries

16 Mar 2017 Owen Wright had just surfed his first full wave in competition in over a year, and he nailed it. After a false start with a quick floater...

Tyler Wright is Ready: Bring on 2017

9 Mar 2017 It’s no surprise that, a week out from the start of the 2017 World Tour season, Tyler Wright is making headlines once again. That’s the way she did it when she won her first World Title...

Owen Wright Accepts Wildcard for 2017 WSL Championship Tour

7 Mar 2017 After a year-long absence from competition, Owen Wright has just confirmed that he will accept the injury wildcard for the 2017 World Surf League Championship Tour. This comes after a long...

Mick Fanning Returns to WSL Championship Tour: “I want to be a part of the race”

7 Mar 2017 The 3x World Champ is back on tour in 2017, full-time. Today, 3x World Surfing Champion Mick Fanning announces his return to full-time competition on the...

Mick Fanning’s Sabbatical and the Birth of the Anti-Series Range

5 Mar 2017 When Mick Fanning decided to take a well-deserved sabbatical from the World Tour, we sat down and started planning trips. Where did Mick want to go...

A Sure-Fire Way to Score Better Surf

3 Mar 2017 Live by the tide, surf by the tide. It’s a simple part of life and surfing, but it’s so, so important.

Wilko, Tyler and Barney Miller Honoured At 2017 Surfing Australia Awards

21 Feb 2017 This past Saturday, men and women of the surf industry gathered at the 2017 Surfing Australia Awards in Newcastle to honour some of the greatest people in...

Mick Fanning Interview: On Finding That Insane Right

15 Feb 2017 The inside scoop on Ain’t No Wave Pool... We asked Mick a few questions today, now that Ain’t No Wave Pool has made its rounds of the Internet.

Ain't No Wave Pool | The Search by Rip Curl

14 Feb 2017 What if I told you there was an unknown sand-bottom right that is five kilometres long, breaks 20 metres off the beach, holds six foot of swell and has...

How a snowboard trip resulted in the world’s most innovative surf watch

9 Feb 2017 The concept for the GPS watch actually came about thousands of miles from the surf.

It's in the bag - Jacob Willcox

8 Feb 2017 While he was staying at the Rip Curl Pipeline house, we thought we’d open up his bag and see what’s inside

Style and Innovation: The New RFID Wallet

7 Feb 2017 Let us introduce RFID PROTECH, technology that actually protects your personal information.

Gabriel Medina opens his Institute of Surf, the first of its kind

3 Feb 2017 Giving back to the surf community, in the biggest way possible. Last week history was made on Maresias’ Beach in Sao Paulo, as 2014 World...

Conner talks Kelly Slater, life lessons and the state of the World Tour

3 Feb 2017 Before the 2017 season kicks off, we thought we’d catch up with Conner and ask him to reflect on the year past…

Oney Anwar Makes It 2 In a Row

2 Feb 2017 One of Indonesia’s most talented surfers, has just won the 2017 Flight Centre Burleigh Pro

Owen Wright’s New Beginnings

1 Feb 2017 The Big O talks becoming a dad and getting back in the water. It’s been a long time since we’ve heard from Owen Wright. But from working through a heavy recovery, supporting his sister’s...

Mick Fanning Becomes an Officer of the Order of Australia

26 Jan 2017 This Australia Day, Mick Fanning has becomes an Officer of the Order of Australia – one of the highest honours an Australian can receive.

Tyler Wright Nominated In Action Sports Category For The Prestigious Laureus Awards

24 Jan 2017 World Champion Tyler Wright has recently been nominated for the 2017 Laureus Awards.

Mick Fanning's – Irish Crossroads

19 Jan 2017 Mick Fanning revisits his past and looks toward his future in Ireland. So I’m downstairs in a rental house in Ireland, drying things that are wet, which are most things, when I hear...

Rip Curl Welcomes USA’s Conner Coffin To Their Elite Team

17 Jan 2017 It is with great pleasure that Rip Curl announces the addition of USA’s Conner Coffin to their elite team, competing on the Top-34 WSL circuit and travelling the globe on The Search.

Meet the mastermind behind social media sensation, FindYourCalifornia

11 Jan 2017 No matter where she is, Nico Guilis always seems to find blue skies, rays of sun, beautiful women, and a backdrop reminiscent of Venice Beach in the 70s.

Social Compliance The Rip Curl Way

11 Jan 2017 Back in 1969, Rip Curl was founded on a series of carefully constructed brand values and company principles – to this day, those values and principles remain the same, and they stand as the heartbeat of the company.

Quintessential Europe | The Search by Rip Curl

10 Jan 2017 For the snowboarder that travels, there is no debate – the European Alps are at the top of the destination bucket list. Uncommonly known, it is actually just one...

Did you surf 432 times in 2016?

9 Jan 2017 How was your 2016? 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.

SearchGPS Best of 2016

30 Dec 2016 Is your New Year's Resolution to catch more waves, surf for longer or increase your speed? Check this year's standout performancers and get inspired for what's possible in 2017!

Mick Fanning: Northern Lights, camera, action!

28 Dec 2016 The stars are vibrant, the oil lantern flickers inside the tent. Every breath is visible. Only Mick Fanning and two photographers, Emil Sollie and Mats Grimsæth, are around to witness the scene.

Rip Curl Team Rider Barney Miller Claims Silver Medal At The ISA Adaptive Championships

21 Dec 2016 If you don’t know Barney Miller, you really should keep reading, because Barney is an inspiration to us all.

Nikki van Dijk Goes Swimming with Sharks

21 Dec 2016 Nikki van Dijk had just been swimming, sans cage, with sharks. The boat left from Haleiwa and motored about six kilometres out to sea, Nikki sitting on the bow gazing at the water in anticipation.

It's in the bag - Matt Wilkinson

20 Dec 2016 Matt Wilkinson knows how to pack. After all, he’s on the road for 10 out of 12 months of every year…

How to score more waves at Pipeline than two World Champs

19 Dec 2016 At the start of this season Jacob Willcox made it his goal, hell-bent, to get as many waves as humanly possible over his two-week stint at Pipeline.

Getting Real - Gabriel Medina

13 Dec 2016 Gabriel Medina Talks: Losing the World Title and what's next. 2016 has been a wild ride in the surfing world. A new generation has come in and taken the World Tour by storm.

The Importance Of A Suitable Bikini

8 Dec 2016 Although it might make for a great yarn, surfing in a bikini that wasn’t actually MADE for the surf, kind of sucks. Almost every female surfer has a similar story...

Swimwear Season Picks: As Seen In Cosmo

7 Dec 2016 Recently our good pals over at Cosmopolitan asked if they could take a look at our latest swimwear range. And of course, being the fashion gurus that they are, we happily obliged.

Understanding VaporCool

7 Dec 2016 VaporCool technology is built to keep you cool. Lightweight and moisture-wicking fabrics keep you dry and comfortable. Keep cool. Keep dry. Keep searching.

Tyler Wright and a Life Well Lived

7 Dec 2016 We’re standing on the beach of a remote island in Indonesia. It’s 10am and the sun is beating down in full force. Our eyes are squinting, our skin in feeling crispy.

Rip Curl Receives Multiple Nominations at the 2016 SURFER Awards

6 Dec 2016 Rip Curl is proud to announce that we’ve received multiple nominations at this year’s SURFER Awards, set to be held on December 6th at Turtle Bay on the North Shore.

The Superheat – North Shore, Hawaii Gabby, Wilko and the Rip Curl team go mad at Pipeline.

6 Dec 2016 What do you get when you wake seven pro surfers up after a night out on the North Shore, and tell them they’re about to compete?

World Champion Tyler Wright Wins The 2016 Maui Women’s Pro

4 Dec 2016 Newly crowned 2016 World Champion Tyler Wright has just won the Maui Women's Pro.

Rosy Hodge: On Tour Life and Overcoming Nerves

30 Nov 2016 A closer look into the life of the latest member of the Rip Curl crew.

An introduction to the Mirage Surf Grip – like nothing else.

30 Nov 2016 When Rip Curl first began way back in 1969 it was just a seedling of an idea.

Around The Corner | The Search by Rip Curl

23 Nov 2016 Join Dillon Perillo, Jacob Willcox and Ry Craike on a Rip Curl Search trip into uncharted oceans, chasing unknown slabs and charting their course as they go.

WSL Sportscaster Rosy Hodge Joins The Rip Curl Crew

22 Nov 2016 Rip Curl are pleased to announce that World Surf League Sportscaster and former Top-17 WSL competitor Rosy Hodge has officially joined the Rip Curl crew on The Search.

The Rip Curl Hell Team head to Portugal

18 Nov 2016 The Rip Curl Hell Team is a tradition that’s been in place within our company since 2012, and it’s a huge part of the future development of our elite team.

Made For Waves: The Boardshort Road Test

16 Nov 2016 What works and what doesn't, from your friends at Empire Ave.

Yummi Yuki | The Search by Rip Curl

11 Nov 2016 The country of Japan has come out with a lot of good shit over the years. Ramen, sushi, Nintendo, DVDs, anime, cat cafes, electric rice cookers, karaoke… the list goes on.

Life advice from Bethany Hamilton

11 Nov 2016 Cosmopolitan Magazine Australia caught up with Bethany Hamilton recently to discuss all things in life.

Mason Ho Wins Second Hic Pro Title

7 Nov 2016 North Shore's Mason Ho added a second HIC Pro title to his list of winnings today after he delivered a clutch 9.0 barrel that catapulted him into first place

John Florence Crowned World Champion At The Meo Rip Curl Pro Peniche

26 Oct 2016 In an absolutely insane day, 24-year-old John John Florence (HAW) clinched the 2016 World Surf League (WSL) Title, with a victory at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal in Peniche.

Stuck In Reception: Tyler Wright, Alana Blanchard and Nikki van Dijk

25 Oct 2016 Unexpected. Distant. Isolated. Unknown. There are a million different ways to describe this trip, but perhaps the most fitting is to say...

World Champion #1 Tyler Wright Talks Numbers

18 Oct 2016 It’s not easy being the best female surfer in the world. Competitions to win, flights to catch, sponsors to appease, teenage girls to inspire, family to see, friends to catch up with…

Pumping Surf Forecast For Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal (Oct 18 – 29)

18 Oct 2016 It’s that time of the year again! The world’s best surfers have arrived in Peniche, Portugal for the final European stop of the WSL Championship Tour.

Miguel Blanco Claims Wildcard Into 2016 Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal

18 Oct 2016 You might not know his name now, but take note, because this 20-year-old kid is going places.

Newly Crowned World Champion Tyler Wright Touches Down In Sydney.

15 Oct 2016 Four airports and 35-odd hours after Tyler Wright woke up from her celebrations in France, the newest WSL Champion finally landed back home in Australia.

Tyler Wright Becomes 2016 WSL World Champion!

13 Oct 2016 60 World Tour events. Six full years on tour. A lifetime of training, focus and preparation, all the while overcoming personal trials and tribulations in the public eye. This is just a fraction of what it’s taken to reach this moment.

Matt Wilkinson - In it to win it.

3 Oct 2016 Matt Wilkinson took the surfing world by surprise at the start of this year, when he hit the water running and won back-to-back events.

Tyler Wright moves into World Title contention

23 Sep 2016 The world’s best female surfers are heading to Portugal for the first event on the European leg of the 2016 Samsung Galaxy WSL Championship Tour

Rip Curl and Citroen celebrate with limited edition Cactus.

21 Sep 2016 Citroen will celebrate its newly-formed alliance with iconic Australian brand Rip Curl by launching 15 limited edition Rip Curl Cactus examples in Australia.

Tyler Wright Wins Swatch Women’s Pro at Trestles

15 Sep 2016 Tyler Wright claimed her fourth Championship Tour victory of the season in an all-Australian Final against six-time WSL Champion Stephanie Gilmore.

Bethany Hamilton Awarded Wildcard at Trestles Pro

2 Sep 2016 Bethany Hamilton has been awarded the wildcard for the Swatch Women's Pro at the famous southern Californian break, Trestles.

Mega Semadhi Claims 2016 Rip Curl Cup

2 Aug 2016 Local surfer bests Mason Ho, Damien Hobgood and Clay Marzo in the final to claim his second title at Padang Padang

Owen Wright Withdraws from Second Half of 2016 WSL Season

20 Jul 2016 Owen Wright has withdrawn from the second half of the 2016 Samsung Galaxy WSL Championship Tour season

Mick Fanning claims victory at the J-Bay Open

16 Jul 2016 Three-time WSL Champion Mick Fanning has returned to South Africa to win the WSL J'Bay Open in challenging conditions.

Game On! Medina claims victory at the Fiji Pro

17 Jun 2016 Gabriel Medina takes the win over team mate Matt Wilkinson in firing conditions at the Fiji Pro.

Bethany Hamilton: The World's Most Amazing Surfer?

30 May 2016 Bethany Hamilton eliminates world number one Tyler Wright and defeats 6 times World Champion Stephanie Gilmore, at the Fiji Pro.

Wright wins Rio Pro and moves to number one

17 May 2016 A heated final day at the Oi Rio Women’s Pro, saw Tyler Wright claim victory at Barra da Tijuca defeating Sally Fitzgibbons in a hard-fought Final.

Tyler Wright Claims Victory at Drug Aware Margaret River Pro

15 Apr 2016 Tyler Wright (AUS) has won the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro today, defeating Courtney Conlogue (USA) in pumping 6 to 8 foot waves at Main Break.

Back to back CT wins for Wilko

3 Apr 2016 Matt Wilkinson has won the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach today, utilizing his electric backhand to best fellow Finalist Jordy Smith in solid six-to-ten foot waves

Wilkinson and Wright dominate on the Goldy

16 Mar 2016 Rip Curl’s Matt Wilkinson and Tyler Wright have brought it home today with both surfers winning the first event of the WSL CT season.

Rip Curl team cashes in at WSL awards

8 Mar 2016 Mick Fanning, Gabriel Medina and Owen Wright have been awarded for their amazing performances during the 2015 season at surfing’s night of nights

Van Dijk Nails Aus Open Win

6 Mar 2016 Phillip Island’s Nikki Van Dijk has taken out the Aussie Bodies Women's Pro at Manly Beach in a thrilling final day.

Tyler Wright Seals Rip Curl Deal

2 Mar 2016 Tyler Wright, the powerhouse from Culburra, NSW has extended her partnership with long time sponsor Rip Curl, which began when she was eight years old.

Mick Fanning Announces 2016 Season as ‘Personal Year’

25 Feb 2016 3X WSL Champion to Surf in Select Championship Tour Events - Plans to Return to Jeffreys Bay, Scene of 2015 Shark Attack

We take full responsibility

21 Feb 2016 To all of our customers... We appreciate the concern that the article published today by Fairfax Media Limited regarding Rip Curl ski wear

Rip Curl dominates at SIMA Awards

14 Feb 2016 Across Wetsuits, Boardshorts, Marketing, Swim and Accessories, Rip Curl was on a winning streak at the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association Image Awards.

The World's First GPS Surf Watch

1 Oct 2015 Rip Curl's SearchGPS let’s you review your surfing stats live from the lineup.