From monster swells at Tasmania's Shipstern Bluff, to the reef breaks of Magaret River and the warm, turquoise waters of the Gold Coast, these are the 10 best images of Australian surfing in 2024.
From postcard perfect barrels to death-defying wipe-outs and inspiring stories of perseverance, 10 incredible images that capture the essence of Australian surfing have been shortlisted for surf photo of the year .
While the photos could be taken anywhere in the world, all of the 2024 finalists were shot in Australia.Duncan Macfarlane Bundeena photographer Sam Venn has been nominated for his picture of Lachie Rombouts on the New South Wales South Coast as local surfer Joe Silver cheers him on from the back of a jetski.A salute to Lachie Rombouts as he takes on a heavy reef break on the NSW South Coast.Veteran Gold Coast surf photographer Andrew Shield captured Fingal Head surfer Lungi Slabb at Froggies Beach, in front of the headland between Duranbah and Snapper Rocks at Coolangatta.
"Dan has been surfing incredibly for years and has that timeless excitement for the ocean," Nairn-Smith said. "It's personally one of the coolest shots I've taken and I love the combination of the green water and blue sky."Josh Tabone Tasmanian photographer Nick Green, 29, captured big wave surfer Laura Enever on "one of the gnarliest wipe-outs" he had seen at Shipstern Bluff.
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