Surf News

The Afulu Pro 2025 Asian ProAm Surf Series (APSS) event crowned two new Shortboard Champions today, with Ella McCaffray (USA) besting Taina Angel Izquierdo (IDN) in a one-on-one final, and then American/Brazilian Rafael Castro (USA) taking down 2-time Afulu Pro Champion Pajar Ariyana (IDN), along with last week’s Nias Pro and Pro Junior winner Dylan Wilcoxen (IDN), and Ash Jenner (AUS) to take victory in an exciting final to end Day 2 of competition. Tomorrow will see the conclusion of the Afulu Pro 2025 with Longboard Men’s and Women’s Division Finals.

Rafael Castro (USA) and Ella McCaffray (USA), 2025 APSS Afulu Pro Shortboard Champions.

2 Jul 2025   |  

- Picklum Capitalizes on Consistency with First Win of the Season Solidifying Strong Rankings Lead - Houshmand Peaks in the Final, Delivering Full Display of Power - Luana Silva Mows Through World Champions to Add Her Name to Brazilian Legacy - Griffin Colapinto Continues to Rise, Knocking on the Door of the Top 5

Molly Picklum (AUS) and Cole Houshmand (USA) each won their first event of the season at the VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero.

30 Jun 2025   |  

The highly anticipated Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy is back this September!

27 Jun 2025   |  

- Anon Matsuoka Wins Second Krui Pro Title - Reef Heazlewood’s Aerial Antics Secures Career-Best Result - Leilani McGonagle, Jarvis Earle Earn Runner-up Finish

Anon Matsuoka (JPN) won the women's Final at the Krui Pro QS 6,000.

18 Jun 2025   |  

- Sakura Johnson Officially Enters Final 5 Race with Second CT Win in 2025 - Dora Earns Third-Career CT Victory with Amazing Aerial Showings - Molly Picklum Makes a Major Statement in the World Title Race - Kanoa Igarashi Rises to No. 3 with Runner-up Performance

Yago Dora (BRA) and Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW) each claimed their second CT wins of the season at the 2025 Lexus Trestles Pro Presented by Outerknown.

15 Jun 2025   |  

- Kaleopa’a and Sallas Add Second Surf Into Summer Title to Their Resume - Sophia Culhane and Nelson Ahina III Earn Runner-up Finishes, Ahina III Joins WSL Longboard Tour - Sive Jarrard Rejoins World’s Best Longboarders with Hawaiʻi/Tahiti Nui Regional Win

Kai Sallas (HAW) and Kelis Kaleopa'a (HAW) added their name to the Local Motion Surf Into Summer legacy once again.

10 Jun 2025   |  

Sport, music, art and inclusion to celebrate the end of the Spazi Civici project

June 27–28, 2025 @ Nimbus Surfing Club, Marina di Pietrasanta (LU)

6 Jun 2025   |  

Sunday, 1st June 2025 – Pakarang Beach, Phang Nga, Thailand

Grom Patrol Khao Lak 2025 Winners

2 Jun 2025   |  

- Gabriela Bryan Goes Back-to-Back at Margaret River, Earns Second CT Win of the Season To Stay World No. 1 - Jordy Smith Furthers World Title Campaign with WA Victory and Leads Men’s CT Heading Into Lowers - Californians Caity Simmers and Griffin Colapinto Build Momentum Ahead of Trestles with Runner-up Finishes - Bronte Macaulay Earns Excellent Third-Place Result in Wildcard Run - Isabella Nichols and Jordy Smith Win Inaugural GWM Aussie Treble

Jordy Smith (RSA) and Gabriela Bryan (HAW) celebrate their wins at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro today.

27 May 2025   |  

15 athletes from eight nations participate in high-performance training program led by Olympians in Fiji

24 May 2025   |  

- Bettylou Sakura Johnson Claims Maiden CT Victory - Filipe Toledo Repeats History on the Gold Coast - Veteran Sally Fitzgibbons Finds First Final Since 2021 - Wildcard Julian Wilson Reaffirms CT Prowess - Gold Coast Royalty Put on a Show at Burleigh Heads

Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW) and Filipe Toledo (BRA) win the 2025 Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM at Burleigh Heads.

10 May 2025   |  

- Zebrowski and Vaast Provide Tahitian Sweep in Home Waters - Aelan Vaast and Mihimana Braye Earn Runner-up to Start 2025/2026 Season - Next Generation of Hawaiʻi/Tahiti Nui Contenders Rise to Final Showings

(Center front and back row) Kauli Vaast (FRA) and Tya Zebrowski (FRA) claimed a Tahitian sweep in home waters.

10 May 2025   |  

- Rachael Tilly and Edouard Delpero Gold Medalists at 2025 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Longboard Championship - France Wins Unprecedented Fourth Team Gold Medal

Team France win for the fourth time.

2 May 2025   |  

- Robinson and Nichols Etch Names Into Surfing History - Isabella Nichols Celebrates ‘Best Day of Her Life’ at Bells Beach - Luana Silva and Kanoa Igarashi Finish Runners-Up - GWM Aussie Treble Rankings Take Shape

Aussies Isabella Nichols (AUS) and Jack Robinson (AUS) win the 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy.

27 Apr 2025   |  

The 2025 ISA World Longboard Championship (WLC) is coming to Surf City El Salvador, with the world’s best longboarders competing at El Sunzal from April 25 – May 1.

Team Hawaii 2024 Gold Medalist.

24 Apr 2025   |  

- 2024/2025 Europe Qualifying Series Comes To An End - Regional Challenger Series 2025 Qualifiers Announced

Jorgann Couzinet (FRA) and Francisca Veselko (POR), the winners of the Caparica Surf Fest 2025.

20 Apr 2025   |  

- Bryan's Redemption Run To Victory Moves Her To World No. 2 - Nichols Earns First Finals Appearance of 2025 - Smith Prevails in All-South African Final to Earn Seventh CT Win - McGillivray Earns First Career CT Final to Rise 14 Spots to World No. 13

The winners of the 2025 Surf City El Salvador Pro, Jordy Smith (RSA) and Gabriela Bryan (HAW).

13 Apr 2025   |  

- Dempfle-Olin Charges Atop Rankings with Second-Career QS Win - Mesinas Goes Back-to-Back Wins at Huntington Beach in Dominant Form - Ella McCaffray and Taro Watanabe Earn Valuable Runner-up Finishes to Start 2025/2026 QS Season - Zoey Kaina and Taj Lindblad Claim Fu Wax Air Show Specialty Wins

(L to R) Lucca Mesinas (PER) and Sanoa Dempfle-Olin (CAN) emerged victorious to start the 2025/2026 season ranked No. 1.

7 Apr 2025   |  

- Talia Swindal Sweeps Major Victories at Soup Bowl - Carlos Munoz Takes Down Memorable Win in Excellent Form - Will Deane Breaks Through with Momentous Live Like Zander Junior Pro Win - North America Regional Victors Emerge, Complete Challenger Series and World Junior Championships Qualifiers Confirmed

(L to R) Talia Swindal (USA), Carlos Munoz (CRC), and Will Deane (USA) surged their way atop the podium at Soup Bowl.

31 Mar 2025   |  

- Caroline Marks Seals Second Pro Portugal Title - Yago Dora Earns Second Career CT Win, Bests World No. 1 Italo Ferreira - Caity Simmers and Italo Ferreira Retain Yellow Leader Jerseys

The winners of the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Presented by Corona Cero, Caroline Marks (USA) and Yago Dora (BRA).

24 Mar 2025   |  

- Jorgann Couzinet, Ramzi Boukhiam Wow Crowds with Excellent Final - Francisca Veselko Jumps Up Rankings with Stellar Performance - Ramzi Boukhiam, Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri Finish Runners-Up

Jorgann Couzinet (FRA), Francisca Veselko (POR), Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR) and Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri (EUK), the finalists of the Pro Taghazout Bay.

27 Feb 2025   |  

- Clement Roseyro Wins Best Men’s Performance - Justine Dupont Dominates for Women’s Best Performance Award - Nic Von Rupp and Clement Roseyro Win Best Team Performance Award

Justine Dupont (FRA), Clement Roseyro (FRA), Nic Von Rupp (POR) crowned winners at the TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge.

18 Feb 2025   |  

- Simmers Back to World No. 1 with Victory in Abu Dhabi - Runner-up Finish for Australia’s Picklum After Defeating Fierro and Brooks - Ferreira Claims 10th CT Win, Boosts to No. 1 Ahead of Portugal - Waida Returns to Podium, Inches Towards Top 5

World Champions Caity Simmers (USA) and Italo Ferreira (BRA) claim the inaugural Surf Abu Dhabi Pro event wins.

17 Feb 2025   |  

- Wright Earns Second Victory at Pipeline, Reclaims Yellow Leader’s Jersey - Back-to-Back Victories Place Mamiya Amongst Hawaiian Royalty - Simmers and Picklum Deliver Backdoor Shootout for the Ages - Unbelievable Comeback Further Secures Fioravanti’s Status as Serious Pipe Contender

The winners of the 2025 Lexus Pipe Pro Presented by YETI Winners, two-time World Champion Tyler Wright (AUS) and back-to-back event winner Barron Mamiya (HAW).

9 Feb 2025   |