If you thought this year's U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach was packed, you better prepare yourself for an onslaught of Aussies: This year marks the first-ever Australian Open of Surfing, February 11-19, 2012. Hurley and Billabong have teamed up with Events NSW for a week of the best in surf, skate, music, fashion and art on Sydney's famed Manly Beach. With categories for men, women and juniors, it's going to be a g'week, mate (couldn't help it).

Here's what you need to know:
• You can watch live, streaming broadcasts of the competition at here!
• Sure, you can follow the heats, but be sure to pencil in all the acts on the Music Stage and the Sony Best Trick skate jam, too! See the full events schedule now
• Get Social: Like the AUS Open on Facebook and follow them on Twitter (we do!)
• Keep tabs on what we're watching by following us @foammag. Just look for the hashtag #AUSOpenofSurf!