Northeast Surfing

Below-Average 2012 Forecast This preseason forecast calls for 11 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale). These forecast numbers are below the long-term average from 1950-2011 (12 named storms, … Continue reading →

20 April, 2012 : – Billabong International Limited announced that the transaction to establish a new joint venture for the Nixon brand has been completed. As part of the transaction, Billabong and Trilantic Capital Partners will each own approximately … Continue reading →

20 April, 2012 : – The Protest Vendee Pro is back ON this morning at the backup location of Les Dunes, starting at 9:30am. Conditions are still windy and the swell has dropped a little bit with waves in the 3-4Ft range. Ths the first event of the 2012 … Continue reading →

20 April, 2012 : – Surviving decades of outrageous surfing exploits and real life adventures worldwide, Carwyn ‘Taffy Dog’ Williams, Europe’s most beloved surfer with both a heart of gold and a rare talent, was the first true European pro Surfer from t… Continue reading →

20 April, 2012 : – 84 surfers from the three divisions were knocked out of the event on Thursday, emotions were high and by the end of the day, just 116 of the athletes were still in the running for a spot on the three podiums. Competitors will be comp… Continue reading →

21 April, 2012 : – The waves are still highly contestable under cloudy skies on Day 6 of the DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championship Presented by Billabong. Only one podium will be running for the final two days of the event, and the morning will … Continue reading →