Jack Robinson Blasts Nirvana, Surfs Pumping Australian Beachbreak (Video)

Originally posted on SURFER | By August Howell | Last updated Feb 24, 2025 4:24 PM ET

To paraphrase from the great Kurt Cobain, big beachbreaks either act “as a friend” or a “known enemy.” Depending on the shape of the sandbar, a session can either line up perfectly or become a frustrating arm workout.

One way to avoid the latter is to spend big money (around $6,999 to $21,199) on a new sled, grab a mate and drive into your desired peak. Compared to other surfing hubs around the world, Australia is more lax (culturally and legally) when it comes to using PWCs for personal recreation. Below, get a snippet of Jack doing exactly that at the northernmost end of New South Wales.

Of course, the jet ski removes most of the physical labor and ocean-reading nuance out of the equation. That said, speaking as someone who has never done step-offs before, this does look rather fun. Even for an elite surfer like Robbo, he’s undoubtedly catching more waves and going faster on them than he would by traditional means. And it doesn’t look like there’s a paddling soul in sight from these well-overhead peaks. It looks akin to Hossegor, France, or Pasualces, Mexico. At a certain point, the motor is your friend, not a known enemy.

Compared to Jack’s clip from roping Snapper Rocks, there’s no peanut gallery commenting on the waves here. The only thing you hear is a Nirvana and Cobain classic. If you want to see more of Jack’s savant-level read in shifting beachbreaks (by hand), we’ll see it when the Championship Tour heads to Portugal next month.

This article first appeared on SURFER and was syndicated with permission.

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