The best behind-the-scenes stories from the fringes of the WSL

From free surfing to competition, the 2020-21 Hawaiian winter was one for the books, in and out of the water.

Barra de la Cruz proves to be much more than just the setting of the last event before the WSL title showdown.

Australian surfers give an inside look into the way the WSL Championship Tour is facing changes in 2020.

No Contest takes you behind the scenes as the WSL returns for 2020 with the Australian Grand Slam of Surfing.

No Contest joins the WSL at its first-ever competition on South Stradbroke Island, Australia.

Ashton Goggans is on Australia’s Gold Coast and speaks to Red Bull Airborne creator Josh Kerr.

It doesn't get more Australian than this as the Championship Tour descends on Bells Beach, Victoria.

Ashton Goggans gives the inside look of No Contest Bali in the prime wave zone of Keramas.

Stab magazine’s Ashton Goggans captures surfers hitting the best waves along the Australian coast.

Join host Ashton Goggins as he takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the city ahead of the Rio Pro.

At J-Bay, South Africa, visiting and local pros feast on several days' worth of flawless walls.

Ashton Goggans takes us behind the scenes of the seventh stop of the 2019 world tour.

Male and female surfers competed at Miyazaki, Japan for a chance to qualify for Tokyo 2020.

Journey to San Clemente, one of the top surf locations, before the upcoming competition in Lemoore.

The World Championship Tour reaches Europe, with stops in Hossegor, France and Peniche, Portugal.

From Oahu to Maui, Hawaii is the spiritual home of surfing and the scene for four world titles.

Get to know Australia's Gold Coast and the surfers who are there to catch some sick waves.

Australian surfing luminaries weigh in on Mick Fanning's legacy and size up some spots in Victoria.

Get the lowdown on Margaret River, as the WSL Championship Tour 2018 reaches its final Aussie leg.

Catch up with the world's best surfers as they make the most of their time in Saquarema, Brazil.

Lee Wilson takes us on a tour through his day as he heads out on the waves in Bali, Indonesia.

Big names in surfing share the thrill of riding the spectacular waves at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa.

Find out what pro surfers think of the intense waves at Teahupo'o on the remote island of Tahiti.

Find out which European wave paradise surfing pros prefer: France or Portugal – and why.

All you need to know about the Hawaiian surf scene on Oahu's North Shore in one convenient package.

Armed with a floating grind box, skater Julian Wilson makes history by nailing perfect surfing rail rides.

Alex Laurel captures the world's bravest surfers charging into the peaks at the famed Portuguese big wave spot.

Filmer Kim Feast showcases Western Australia's most promising young surfer, Jack Robinson.

Watch as Russell Bierke, Nathan Bartlett, Lachie Rombouts and Zac Haynes ride the waves less surfed.

The swell forecast promised one of the biggest ever days of surf at Nazaré – and it didn't disappoint.

Meet 2018 Rookie of the Year Caroline Marks in filmer Jacob Vanderwork’s stunning short film.

Filmer Jacob Vanderwork brings us his best Kolohe Andino clips from their work together over the winter.

As a big North Pacific storm bears down on the Hawaiian islands the guys take to the wild waves of Jaws.

Film-maker Tim Bonython keeps the hits coming at iconic break Shipstern Bluff in Tasmania, Australia.

Watch as the planet's most elite big-wave riders descend on Maui to take on big-wave mayhem.

2018 was packed with epic moments in surfing, from Indonesia to Portugal and everywhere between.

Leonardo Fioravanti's personality and enthusiasm shine wherever he goes, but especially when he's out surfing.

Bodyboarding and a surfing go head-to-head in a nasty freestyle session to settle their rivalry for good.

Maya Gabeira and Carlos Burle remember their near-death experience charging a historic swell in Portugal.

Family, friends and staff talk about Surfline founder Sean Collins and his passion for the ocean.

Watch as the top surfers from around the world hit the waves in Hossegor, France for Red Bull Airborne 2018.

Listen in as Red Bull Airborne mic's up the surfers in France – and hear the studio team's reactions.

Pro surfer Mick Fanning and photographer Trevor Moran arrive in Norway to surf under the Aurora Borealis.

Watch the Momentum Crew – the established surfing hierarchy –dominate competition and freesurfing.

Get to know American-Japanese pro surfer Kanoa Igarashi and find out the amazing story behind his success.

No Contest joins the WSL at its first-ever competition on South Stradbroke Island, Australia.

Get a glimpse into Lucas Chianca's life as he balances chasing big waves with looking after his family.

Follow surfer Molly Picklum's tumultuous rookie year at the elite level of surfing on the WSL World Tour.

Jacob Willcox hits the slabs and beach breaks of his home coast in Western Australia to showcase his skills.

Jacob Willcox hits the slabs and beach breaks of his home coast in Western Australia to showcase his skills.

Best friends since childhood, Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson have been sharing barrels during their downtime.

Travel the globe with Jordy Smith and filmmaker Kai Neville and discover a stylish portrait of the surf pro.

Watch as the top surfers from around the world hit the waves in Hossegor, France for Red Bull Airborne 2018.

Filmer Kim Feast showcases Western Australia's most promising young surfer, Jack Robinson.