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- Countdown to Cloudbreak: Jordy Smith’s Road to the Finals
As we roll into the WSL Finals at Cloudbreak, Jordy Smith is right where every surfer dreams of being, in the Top 5 with a shot at the world title. Sitting as the No. 2 seed, the 36-year-old Saffa has put together one of his strongest seasons in years, mixing… Read more » - Cody Maverick in Real Life | Cape Towns Surfing PenguinPicture this: you’re out at Dunes in Cape Town, lining up for a set, and suddenly you notice a new surfer in the water, except this one’s about two feet tall, covered in feathers, and waddled straight out of a Pixar movie. Yep, an African penguin decided to ditch Boulders… Read more »
- Review of The Oom, by Bernie Shelly
If you’ve ever wondered how it all began – the real world of surfing, beyond ladies in bobbly bathing caps and frocked cozzies riding little wooden surf planks at Muizenberg, then here is your answer: Miles Masterson has captured the essence of John Whitmore in all his adventurous spirt and… Read more » - Jordy Smith Locks Into Final 5 with Impressive Start at Teahupo’o
Jordy Smith has officially punched his ticket to the WSL Final 5, securing his spot among the world’s elite with a solid start at the Tahiti Pro. With all eyes on Teahupo’o as the tour’s final stop before the WSL Finals, Jordy delivered under pressure, posting the highest single-wave score… Read more » - WSL 2026 Format Overhaul: Final 5 Dropped & Jeffreys Bay Secures Schedule Spot
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the World Surf League (WSL) has announced some major changes for the 2026 season, most notably, the scrapping of the controversial Final 5 format. Surfers and fans alike never truly embraced the system, and it was clear something had to… Read more » - Sneak Peek: Inside ISSUE 49. 2
The waves are calling, and so is our latest issue. We’re pulling back the curtain on what’s waiting inside Zigsag’s newest edition – a collection of stories that dive deep into the soul of African surf culture, adventure, and the characters who define it. A Love Letter to the Mother… Read more » - CONTEST NEWS: Corona Cero Open J-Bay is a Wrap!
Jeffreys Bay did not disappoint. The Corona Cero Open kicked off under golden skies and a thumping weekend pulse, dishing up clean lines and good energy from the start. Locals and travelling tourists lined the dunes as J-Bay served up a classic opening run, the kind that gets everyone remembering… Read more » - Mikey February & Dane Reynolds Trade Magic at a Mexican PointMikey February and Dane Reynolds scored an unknown Mexican point break in flawless form, trading tubes and carves down glassy walls. Between the long barrels and drawn-out arcs, they passed waves back and forth with the easy rhythm of friends who know how to make the most of a perfect… Read more »
- Eli Beukes Interzone: Heavy Water, Heavy SurfingEli Beukes’ Interzone is the kind of surf film that doesn’t just showcase waves, it traps you in a mood. Edited entirely by the young South African himself, it’s a gritty, stylish ode to the country’s winter coastline, threading together heaving West Coast pits, dreamy pointbreak lines, and raw, spontaneous… Read more »
- 9Miles Project Youth Experience the Magic of Jeffreys Bay
The 9Miles Project brought a group of learners from Cape Town's underserved communities to attend the Corona Cero J-Bay Open, creating an experience that would shift perspectives and ignite dreams. The post 9Miles Project Youth Experience the Magic of Jeffreys Bay appeared first on ZigZag Magazine. Read more »
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