Tracks Magazine

Tracks is a monthly surf magazine from Australia, often referred to as "the surfers' bible." It is published by Nextmedia. The magazine was founded in October 1970 by Alby Falzon, John Witzig, and David Elfick. Originally, it started as a counterculture tabloid printed on newsprint in Sydney's northern beaches. Over the years, Tracks has evolved into a leading publication in the surfing world.

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Burleigh rewards the well rested

5 days ago | tracksmag.com.au | Tay Kitts

What’s the best weapon a CT-level surfer can have in their arsenal? A break. A full tap out from the tour for at least a year — or maybe four. At least that’s what it took to win at Burleigh Heads this year on the men’s side. Maybe since the Gold Coast event had been taking a strategic power nap over the last few years, it decided to reward the surfers who had done the same. 2025 Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro winner Filipe Toledo showed that he is back in full swing after bowing out of last season.
A Taste of the Dream Tour at the 2025 Gold Coast Pro

1 week ago | tracksmag.com.au | Tay Kitts

“Australians will send out an entire ship to spit sand in the right spot, just for a surf break… I love how much they love surfing here,” Caity Simmers tells me post-heat, standing atop Burleigh Point on opening day. It’s Saturday afternoon, and the Gold Coast stretches out behind her so vibrantly it feels like a photobombing grom — giddy, grinning, and shaka-flinging.
Breaking News: Radical WSL Changes - A reversion to a Cumulative Point Score System, to decide 2026 world title

1 week ago | tracksmag.com.au | Luke Kennedy

Many pro surfing fans and top surfers will be rejoicing at the WSL’s latest suite of announcements. Frequently labelled as unfair (just ask Carissa Moore who twice lost on finals day after winning the points race) the final five concept has been ditched in favour of the original, first past the post system. The final season rankings, and ultimately the World Titles, will be determined by a surfer’s best nine of 12 results. There is a twist to keep the mathematicians busy though.
Grab Rails, Snakes and Musicals with Jaleesa Vincent

2 weeks ago | tracksmag.com.au | Luke Kennedy

Jaleesa Vincent really wanted to be a dancer. After practicing for hours each week, the gifted, Sunshine Coast teen had tapped and twirled her way to a gig at Disneyland. However, when the Disney trip clashed with the Australian Titles, Jaleesa ultimately ditched the dance routine for a saltwater act. Although convinced she’d made the right call, the decision was still painful.
Review: Go see 'Ceibo'

1 month ago | tracksmag.com.au | Luke Kennedy

Director, Lucy Small and her regular collaborator, Maddie Meddings, have cultivated their own compelling niche in surf films. It typically involves a heady mix of surf travel, political insight, women’s empowerment and dreamy imagery. The formula has proven effective, first with ‘Yama’ (which took us to Ghana) and now courtesy of their most recent release, ‘Ceibo’, a cinematic adventure through the wilds of Ecuador and its rustic surf towns.
Snapper Ditched, Bring on Burleigh for the Gold Coast Pro

1 month ago | tracksmag.com.au | Luke Kennedy

The WSL has made a bold but necessary decision to relocate the Gold Coast Pro from Snapper Rocks to Burleigh. In the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, the Superbank stretch is lacking one essential ingredient – sand. Organisers have made the call that even the proverbial Surfing Sandman – The Tweed River Bypass – will not be capable of replenishing the ten’s of thousands of cubic metres of sand required to make the Superbank a viable option for competition.
Hunting Sydney’s mega-swell with Chase Hardaker

1 month ago | tracksmag.com.au | Luke Kennedy

Often a swell will thrust a surfer into the limelight. Whether the wave chooses them, or they choose the wave it’s hard to say; but either way you must be ready to seize the moment. When a giant, southeast pulse lit up Sydney’s big wave zones last week, Chase Hardaker was primed to hunt it down. On Tuesday, Chase was rostered off his regular duties as a Bondi Lifeguard and bolted across the bridge to take on the volatile chunks hitting Deadman’s.
Postcard: Crescent Head

1 month ago | tracksmag.com.au | Roxanne Andrews

Written by Roxanne Andrews. An Aussie East Coast surf trip isn’t complete without a visit to Crescent Head. This tiny hamlet sits between Sydney and the Goldy (approx. a 4.5-hour drive from each) and 20 minutes off the Pacific Highway to the beach. Crescent easily lures crew in (and has done for eons) with its laid-back charm and the many waves in and around the vicinity.
What Happened to Going Mobile for the WSL? - Tracks Magazine

1 month ago | tracksmag.com.au | Luke Kennedy

As fans waited patiently to watch sub-par Supertubos break sporadically over the waiting period for the Rip Curl Pro Portugal, it was hard not to wonder about the other waves in the area. The Portugal event is listed as being mobile, but there was never a hint of going beyond Supertubos, which resembled a glorified, onshore closeout for much of the event.
Photo Gallery: Gold Coast Coast Gouged by Cyclone Arthur

2 months ago | tracksmag.com.au | Luke Kennedy

Today, our trusted Gold Coast lensman, Simon ‘Swilly’ Williams completed a lap of the Gold Coast with his camera. As you can see from the images, the region has been gutted by Cyclone Arthur. Dbah was the worst affected by the storm damage according to Swilly, “Dbah is gone… Never seen Dbah like that. Wild how much sand has gone and no sand at all from the Spit to Burleigh.” It’s likely to be some time before the sand is replenished.