Is this the best Cloudbreak ever?
At its core, surfing revolves around optimism, with the belief that a remarkable day is just around the bend. Each surfer anticipates encountering the most extraordinary wave of their life, patiently awaiting its arrival. This narrative recounts a day when these unparalleled waves manifested for nearly every individual in the lineup. Fueled by a robust Southern Ocean storm and an exceptionally promising forecast, a surge of hope permeated the hearts of hundreds. This anticipation attracted enthusiasts from various distances, luring them to one of the world's premier tropical reef breaks. Some traversed the globe via planes, while others embarked on a short journey aboard a tin boat, armed with oversized boards, navigating 30 minutes from Viti Levu. All eyes were fixed on the spectacle as surfers rode the most exceptional and surreal waves witnessed on Earth in 2024. Join Benji Brand, Parker and Conner Coffin, Kohl Christensen, Soli Bailey, Nathan Florence, Ché Slatter, Laura Enever, Mick Davey, Billy Kemper, Mesa Kunabutu, Jai Glindeman, and Mark Visser as they experience the fulfillment of their hopeful expectations. Meanwhile, Surfline forecasters Hugh McDowell and Kevin Wallis provide insights, revealing the intricacies of how this extraordinary day unfolded.
At Boardcave it's our mission to supply surfers around Australia and the world with the gear they need to make the most of these special days. If you're chasing swell be sure to check out our range of Step Up Surfboards. Speak on live chat with our gear experts to get recommendations on what models and sizes are getting the best reviews.
Christmas Cut Offs 2021
Long story short, if you are planning on getting a new surfboard in time for Christmas you need to get in touch asap. 2021 has been a busy year for Shapers, from buy rushes to order droughts the industry has seen it all. The months leading up to Christmas are always busy. Read More
The Mick Fanning Twin by FCS
Twin Fins have long been associated with speed, another thing that is associated with speed is Mick Fanning's Surfing. Now thankfully at the hands of FCS the two have finally been fused and packaged up for the every day surfer to sample. Read More
John John Florence Finds New Fins
John John Florence | Tapping the Well. - John is always R&Ding new equipment and exploring ways to give him a competitive edge. In this video Tapping the Source we see him on his fastest set up yet. Read More
Corona Open Mexico | What are the Pro's riding?
With 5 top contenders out and 5 wild cards in, the big question remains. Who will win the 2021 Corona Open Mexico? We’ve listed our Boardcave staff picks below for this years competition. Click through the carousel to see what gear these athletes are riding to perform their best a the dreamy sand bottom point of Mexicos, Barra de la Cruz. Read More
Meet the Red Baron by JS Industries
JS Industries have managed to shape a forgiving twin fin with as much performance as a conventional shortboard. A notably more easy going ride compared to their original twin release that leans more into traditional keel fish spectrum. Read More
Margaret River Pro | What are the Pro's riding?
As anticipated a massive ocean swell rolled in for the Boost Mobile Margaret River Pro this year. Delivering 12ft+ sets and leaving contestants scrambling for their step ups. With local favourite and rookie on tour Jack Robinson now out of the competition the big question remains, who will win the 2021 Margaret River Pro? We’ve listed our picks below for this years competition. Click through to see what gear these athletes are riding to perform their best in solid WA conditions. Read More
Rip Curl Pro Newcastle | What are the Pro's riding?
As Summer on the East Coast of Australia has come to an end, things are about to heat up again in Newcastle for the 2021 Rip Curl Pro event. With a bit of luck we’ll see a solid swell roll in and only a small few will have that locals knowledge that could give them an edge. We’ve listed our Boardcave staff picks below for this years competition. Click through the carousel to see what gear these athletes are riding to perform their best in punchy Newcastle conditions. Read More
Off The Rack with Conner Coffin & JS
Off The Rack presented by STAB Magazine is a new surfboard series where they take professional surfers and put them on stock size surfboards hence the name "Off the rack". The experiment here is to see how the standardised sizes of some of the best shapers stack up against some of the best surfers. Read More
From Trash to Treasure w/ Donald Brink
Donald Brink is an eccentric Surfboard Shaper from California who's experimental designs and artistic approach to creating surfboards has set him apart as a true individual. More recently Donald blew us away with his ability to turn a broken soft top into one of his unconventional but beautiful surf craft. Read More
Pyzel and John John Florence talk board design
John John Florence and Jon Pyzel from Pyzel Surfboards take us behind the scenes and show us what John is riding at the moment. Read More
The Definitive Surfboard Fin Guide
Choosing the right Surfboard Fins for your surfboard - An essential Boardcave Surfboard Fin Guide. Choosing the right surfboard fins can be confusing. The fins you put in your favourite surfboard can play a huge role in how you surf. Some people even claim that your choice in surfboard fins can impact up to 40% of your performance. With so many different boards and different conditions, it’s important to think about different fins and fin setups that work the way the shaper intended the board to be ridden. Check out our definitive guide for buying the right surfboard fins. Read More
