IT'S BACK!

Back for 2025 and bigger than ever. The Red Herring Wave of the Winter is ON!

 

Claim immortal glory, a spot in the Surfing Tasmania Museum, and epic gear from O’Neill.

 

We teamed up with O’Neill to spotlight the ones doing their thing in Tassie’s wildest conditions — the underrated, the underground, and the unsung legends stacking clips in solitude.

Red Herring x O'Neill Wave of the Winter 2025 Red Herring x O'Neill Wave of the Winter 2025
Red Herring x O'Neill Wave of the Winter 2025 Red Herring x O'Neill Wave of the Winter 2025

IT'S BACK!

Back for 2025 and bigger than ever. The Red Herring Wave of the Winter is ON!

 

Claim immortal glory, a spot in the Surfing Tasmania Museum, and epic gear from O’Neill.

 

Born to celebrate the quiet chargers and frothing locals, Wave of the Winter is all about raw talent in real conditions — no film crews, no spotlights, just cold water, big swell, and the surfers who live for it.

 

We teamed up with O’Neill to spotlight the ones doing their thing in Tassie’s wildest conditions — the underrated, the underground, and the unsung legends stacking clips in solitude.

🏄🏾‍♂️ WINNING SURFER 🏄🏾‍♂️

O'Neill 4/3 Steamer, Hood, Boots & Glovers

 

🎥 WINNING FILMER 🎥

O'Neill 4/3 Steamer, Hood, Boots & Glovers

Post your best winter wave clip on Instagram

 

Use #redherringwaveofthewinter and #oneilloz

 

Tag and follow @redherringsurf and @oneilloz

 

*Tasmanian Waters Only | Entries Close September 30, 2025

Who can enter?

Anyone! Whether you're a seasoned charger or a grom with a GoPro, if you're surfing in Tasmania and capturing solid winter waves, you're in.

Do I have to be from Tasmania?

Nope. As long as the wave is surfed in Tasmanian waters during 2025, you're eligible.

When do entries close?

Entries close at 11:59pm on September 30, 2025. Late entries won't be accepted - even if the wave is all-time.

What kind of clips are you looking for?

Anything that shows off a memorable winter wave. That could mean size, style, commitment, or just pure chaos. Clean edits are welcome, but raw clips work too.

Can I enter more than once?

Yes - multiple entries are encouraged. The more waves, the better your shot at taking it out.

How will the winners be chosen?

A panel of judges from Red Herring, O’Neill, and Surfing Tasmania will review all submissions and decide based on performance, wave quality, and overall impact.

Can I use drone footage?

Yep - as long as it’s your own footage and the wave meets the entry criteria.

Do I need to tag both @redherringsurf and @oneilloz?

Yes - tagging both accounts and using the correct hashtags ensures we see your entry.

Who can enter?

Anyone! Whether you're a seasoned charger or a grom with a GoPro, if you're surfing in Tasmania and capturing solid winter waves, you're in.

Do I have to be from Tasmania?

Nope. As long as the wave is surfed in Tasmanian waters during 2025, you're eligible.

When do entries close?

Entries close at 11:59pm on September 30, 2025. Late entries won't be accepted - even if the wave is all-time.

What kind of clips are you looking for?

Anything that shows off a memorable winter wave. That could mean size, style, commitment, or just pure chaos. Clean edits are welcome, but raw clips work too.

Can I enter more than once?

Yes - multiple entries are encouraged. The more waves, the better your shot at taking it out.

How will the winners be chosen?

A panel of judges from Red Herring, O’Neill, and Surfing Tasmania will review all submissions and decide based on performance, wave quality, and overall impact.

Can I use drone footage?

Yep - as long as it’s your own footage and the wave meets the entry criteria.

Do I need to tag both @redherringsurf and @oneilloz?

Yes - tagging both accounts and using the correct hashtags ensures we see your entry.

2023 winner: JAMES HOLLMER - CROSS 

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2023 winner: 
JAMES HOLLMER - CROSS

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Red Herring x O'Neill Wave of the Winter 2025

SHOP SURF

Red Herring x O'Neill Wave of the Winter 2025

SHOP SURF