It's taken a long time and included a few false starts but the WSL has just been given the green light to run at North Point during the Margaret River Pro. There are, however, a few caveats.

Obamacare will lead to less crowded surf...maybe.

In news that will delight grizzled surf purists the world over, the United States budget debacle may shutdown weather prediction services, including every automated surf forecast that relies on them.

While Slater scores two event wildcards.

Public holiday crowds meet hungry professionals.

WSL have inked a four-year deal with the City of Gold Coast and Tourism and Events Queensland.