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Friday 4 March 2022 The surf has been pumping in Peniche today for the Meo Pro Portugal judging by the barrel pics in this photo gallery. Jordy is through to Round 3, and Matt McGillivray faces elimination in Round 2.

Sunday 27 February 2022 A theme of rejuvenation underscores an in-person lineup at the 19th Wavescape Surf & Ocean Festival, which runs for 11 straight days in Cape Town from 1 to 11 March.

Wednesday 23 February 2022 The second event of the WSL tour is done and dusted. Jordy and Matt had to settle for ninth place - the titles were won by Brisa Hennessy and Barron Mamiya. Here are the highlights.

Sunday 20 February 2022 Epic surf lies ahead for Durban as Cyclone Emnati, following a similar path to Cyclone Batsirai, moves into the ocean from Madagascar this week. Next weekend is the call, writes Spike.

Friday 18 February 2022 A tight group of kneeboarders "recently" held the SA Kneeboard Champs. Okay, not that recently. Spike spices up the words of Lawrence Atkinson and Nicky Currie.

Thursday 17 February 2022 The Makhanda High Court judge who granted an interdict to halt the Wild Coast seismic survey today dismissed a leave to appeal by Shell and minerals minister Gwede Mantashe, by Spike.

Wednesday 16 February 2021 Imagine beating Kelly Slater in a heat of surfing only to find you have to do it again in the next round. This happened to Matt McGillivray early today at the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach.

Tuesday 15 March 2021 Brazilians dominated the spoils at the recent Nazaré Tow Challenge with Maya Gabeira and Lucas ‘Chumbo’ Chianca the stars of the day riding clean 40-50 foot waves. Here's the gallery.