S U R F - CT Predictions for 2015

1. John-John and Medina are gonna go ballistic and may well fill the top two spots by year's end.

2. Old dogs Kelly and Mick will continue to cause trouble, and could even win another title. Sublime technique and flow like theirs doesn't die easy (see Tom Curren's 10 from J-Bay Legends Series last year for case-in-point).

3. Julian Wilson will finish top ten.

4. Filipe Toledo will amaze, although his results may once again not reflect his skills.

5. Owen Wright will elicit a few ooos, aaaahs and woooaaarrrs as he whips, belts and charges. Might finish top ten.

6. Matt Wilko's backhand at J-Bay will again be likened to Occy's and he will get a hair cut to improve performance. Won't finish top ten.

7. Michel Bourez will finish top ten.

8. Jordy Smith will try to improve in the big stuff. Might finish top ten if he's lucky.

9. Ross Williams will be the WSL's best commentator for the second year running.

10. Tom Carroll will show the young bucks how to surf Pipe again.

Late arvo Mentawai right. Nothing to do with the world tour. Photo by Joey Melroy.