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Mon 4 February 2013 Traffic camera nails high-speed skater bombing Kloof Nek in Cape Town at breakneck speed. This clip - shot from behind - shows how madcap his gravity mission was as his board flies metres from upcoming cars. Edited to Awol Nation soundtrack. Respect!

Sun 3 February 2013 KZN is bracing itself for a swell pulsing from Cyclone Felleng off Madagascar after she moved into the open ocean early Saturday. The storm provides less swell-producing time than predicted though, writes Spike.

Mon 4 February 2013 Stoked Fish Hoek surfer James Bierbrauer popped by the Wavescape office to collect the Channel Islands Kelly Slater KS11 surfboard he won in a competition last year run by FCS South Africa.

Fri 1 February 2013 A technologically advanced form of foam has been a hit among South African shapers this year according to Surfblanks South Africa. The foam is lighter, stronger and whiter than standard foam, says this press release.

Thur 31 January 2013 Indonesia is ignoring this footage of fishermen blowing up fish in the surf-rich corals of Playgrounds. Surf charter boats say more than 2,000 detonations have occurred in a 15 mile radius in little more than a month. Join the fight below.

Tues 29 Jan 2013 ? Some say it's Muizenberg on steroids! But records will fall as Garrett McNamara surfs a giant with a wave face not far from 100 feet high at Nazare, Portugal, on Monday.

Friday 25 Jan 2013 The beach is a place of healing and joy. The salt cleanses us and the sun embraces us in its warmth. The ocean heals the heart, mind, and soul. Let us remember why we surf, why we love the ocean, why we smile. Peace.

Wed 23 January 2013 Guess who? It's not an episode of Postman Pat, but the whacky antics of Punker Pat by Robbie Crawford in a classic mini-wave riding episode. Yes, they use a GoPro, but it's all in the editing.