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Watch: Jack Robinson Stuffed Himself Silly on Kirra's Cyclone Swell

Before Jack Robinson qualified for the WSL Championship Tour, he moved out of his longtime home in Margaret River, Australia, for the sake of qualifying. He put down roots near the Gold Coast, more than 2,000 miles away, so he could level up in more “average” waves compared to the barrels he was used to in Western Australia. It was rooted in logic, being that these were the kinds of waves he needed to excel in if he wanted a shot to join the CT.

It was a smart move and has paid off well for Robbo. Seven event wins, and his tube-riding chops haven’t dropped one iota. The thing, however, is that the Goldie does get really, really good from time to time. Like this historic Cyclone Alfred swell, for instance.

Earlier this week, before the storm came closer to land, the swell lines undulating into the Superbank sandbar looked comical. And Jack looks right at home. He weaves, stalls and carves with trademark efficiency. In the early stages of the bender, he paddles shoulder to shoulder with everybody else, then gets on the jet ski when the waves pick up another notch.

Those latter sessions take up the bulk of the video and offer an easy speed tutorial. Grey skies and gray waters, rights thundering down the point and an Andy Irons-inspired spray job. A good day, no matter which coast you call home.

“Easily some of the best Kirra I’ve ever surfed—one for the history books,” Jack writes in the description. “Kirra’s wild from the beach, but from the lineup, it’s a whole different beast! Seeing those things spit and knowing someone’s deep inside is next level. When it all lines up, the Gold Coast of Australia can provide some of the most perfect waves in the world. This will be a day to remember!”

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