Australia is one of the greatest surfing nations and by far the largest surf country of the Southern Hemisphere. The giant island gets swells from all directions, and it is no wonder that the sport of surfing has ancient roots Down Under. To understand how surfing evolved around the world, we need to take a look at the timeline. There are key dates in Australian surfing history, and they all shaped what the sport is today. In 1914, Duke Kahanamoku visited Australia and opened the first chapter in the history of surfing Down Under. But the truth is that, back in the day, surfing was not entirely new to Australians. There were already people challenging the surf with their bodies, and using smaller paipo and belly boards to ride the waves.

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The timeline of Australian surfing history

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