The Latest Breaking News from Jackson Baker

Surfest status elevated with World Surf League set to return

Surfest will become a WSL Challenger Series event.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2024

From bricklaying to Bells Beach: Australian surfer Jackson Baker plots return to the WSL

Since being cut after a narrow loss, the 26-year-old is determined to win back his spot – for himself and in memory of his mum

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2023

Nichols downs Fitzgibbons to win Sydney Surf Pro

With her confidence down after missing the World Surf League tour cut, Sydney Surf Pro winner Isabella Nichols thought about not even competing in the event.

AAP · May 22, 2023

Aussie surfer Jack Robinson continues hot Hawaii form

Australians Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing have continued their red-hot form, moving into the quarter-finals of the Hurley Pro at Hawaii's Sunset Beach.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023

Jackson Baker strikes early to hit back at Sunset Beach Pro

Jackson Baker got busy early to win his way out of the elimination round after Merewether clubmate Ryan Callinan moved directly to the round of 32 with a strong opening performance at Sunset Beach in Hawaii on Thursday (AEDT).

Newcastle Herald · Feb 16, 2023

Jackson Baker in hot seat after opening-round loss at Sunset Beach

Jackson Baker will have to break his elimination round curse to progress at the Sunset Beach Pro after a rare first-round failure on the Championship Tour on Tuesday (AEDT) in Hawaii. The Merewether regular-footer was last in his three-man seeding round heat dominated by Hawaiian two-time world champion John John…

Newcastle Herald · Feb 14, 2023

Australian Boardriders Battle: Morgan Cibilic ready to lead way for Merewether after tough season

After a "crazy, emotional roller-coaster" in 2022 that ended in heartbreak, former world No.5 Morgan Cibilic is enjoying a chance to recharge before trying again to get back on the Championship Tour. But first he's welcoming the pressure of the Australian Boardriders Battle at Newcastle this weekend when he leads…

Newcastle Herald · Feb 3, 2023

Ryan Callinan launches Championship Tour return in style at Pipeline

Ryan Callinan made a winning return while Merewether clubmate Jackson Baker also progressed directly to the round of 32 as the Pipeline Pro and the Championship Tour kicked off on Thursday (AEDT).

Newcastle Herald · Feb 2, 2023

Jackson Baker ready to give Pipeline both barrels

Jackson Baker is feeling more comfortable on the world's biggest surfing stage as he prepares for his second Championship Tour season.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 27, 2023

Highs, lows, history made and relentless rain in a year of Newcastle sport

Read how it played out, month by month.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 30, 2022