1995

The start of the 1995 season (Episode 1606) brought with it another brand new style of opening titles. Gone were the bold coloured surfboard and sun shapes, and in came a blue animated lower-third graphic, which moved progressively with each cast slide to show a wave breaking. This was complemented by a soft orange sun in the centre, which was also increased in size to replace the lower-third during non-cast shots.

These titles continued with the original theme tune until June 1995, when Doug Williams and Erana Clark’s version debuted. An alternate version of this theme tune, with more reverb, alternate vocals and a different sax arrangement was also used on occasion throughout the season.

Both opening and closing themes of this arrangement were heard in episodes 1716-1770, 1772, 1774-1780, and 1786-1790.

The alternate closing theme was used on its own in episodes 1771, 1773, 1781-85, and 1791-1820.

From Episode 1821 onwards, the original theme was retained permanently.