June 2022 - New Zealand Surf Journal

Watch: Paige Hareb’s Nias Pro Win

Derek MorrisonJun 28, 2022November 29, 20220

Paige Hareb wins the 2022 Nias Pro QS 5000 event in epic fashion, claiming victory in the final against Ella McCaffray, of USA, in 4-to-8 foot surf at Lagundri Bay, Nias, Indonesia.

Inside Paige Hareb’s Historic Win At Nias Pro

Derek MorrisonJun 28, 2022November 29, 20220

Paige Hareb wins the 2022 Nias Pro in near-perfect surf at Lagundri Bay, Nias, Indonesia. Here’s how she did it … Paige has been competing on the World Surf League Championship Tour and Qualifying Series since 2008, yet her performance at The Nias Pro this past week has been her...

Billy Stairmand & Daniel Farr Advance At Krui Pro

Derek MorrisonJun 14, 2022November 29, 20220

The 2022 Krui Pro QS 5000 sees two huge opening days of competition at Ujung Bocur, Indonesia, with Billy Stairmand and Daniel Farr both advancing to the Round of 32. Competitors in the opening rounds of the men’s met with pumping waves in the three-to-six foot range for the first...

Surf Talent Shines In Chaotic Waves At Kaikoura’s Coldwater Classic

Heath MelvilleJun 9, 2022November 29, 20220

The O’Neill Coldwater Classic surf contest was held on the Friday and Saturday of Queen’s Birthday weekend with Levi O’Connor and Poppy Entwisle taking out the premiere open divisions. Waves of cold southwest rain accompanying small one metre waves off the Mangamaunu urupa on the Friday, building to sloppy two...

40 Frames: The Coldwater Classic

Derek MorrisonJun 5, 2022November 29, 20220

The 2022 O’Neill Kaikoura Coldwater Classic taps into some fun waves as the first bite of winter chews it’s way through the field. Local lad Levi O’Connor and young rising star Poppy Entwisle ride to the top in the Open Men’s and Women’s fields. Kaikoura has a way of charming...