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Up-and-coming professional surfers from all over the world can look forward to four new World Surf League QS1,000 events, when the NSW Pro Surf Series kicks off on the NSW coastline in early 2016.

Celebrating the NSW Pro Surf Series Launch at Avoca Beach.

28 Aug 2015   |  

Jeremy Flores (FRA) has won the Billabong Pro Tahiti in the Final bout against reigning WSL Champion Gabriel Medina (BRA) held in six foot surf at Teahupo’o. Stop No. 7 of 11 on the 2015 Samsung Galaxy WSL Championship Tour (CT) has been treated to incredible performances by the world’s best surfers, culminating today with Flores’ win.

Jeremy Flores (FRA) triumphed at the Billbong Pro Tahiti after defeating reigning WSL Champion Gabriel Medina (BRA) in the Final.

26 Aug 2015   |  

Johanne Defay (FRA) reigned supreme on the final day of the Vans US Open of Surfing in front of a capacity crowd.

Johanne Defay (FRA) secured her maiden Championship Tour victory at Huntington Beach by winning the Women's Van's US Open of Surfing.

3 Aug 2015   |  

The J-Bay Open, Stop No. 6 on the 2015 Samsung Galaxy World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), has been called off following a dramatic incident that involved three-time WSL Champion and defending event winner Mick Fanning (AUS) being attacked by a shark in the opening minutes of the Final against Julian Wilson (AUS).

The J-Bay Open was called off today during the Final after three-time WSL Champion Mick Fanning (AUS) was attacked by a shark.

19 Jul 2015   |  

Owen Wright (AUS) has won the Fiji Pro in historic fashion today, claiming his second Perfect 20 of the event in the Final bout against compatriot Julian Wilson (AUS) held in pumping eight-to-ten foot (2.5 - 3 metre) barrels.

Owen Wright celebrates his historic win.

16 Jun 2015   |  

Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) wins the fifth stop on the 2015 Samsung Galaxy WSL Championship Tour (CT), the Fiji Women’s Pro, in challenging and sizable surf. Fitzgibbons defeated Bianca Buitendag (ZAF) in the Final after a day of big upsets which saw the world’s best female surfers battle one another in solid eight-to-10-foot (3 - 3.5 metres) waves at Cloudbreak.

Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) claimed an impressive victory today, defending her title in Fiji.

4 Jun 2015   |  

Adriano de Souza (BRA) has won the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro, the third stop on the Samsung Galaxy World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT). Main Break delivered another morning of great conditions and the world’s best surfers battled each other to win the event. An exciting clash saw De Souza claim his fifth CT victory and defeat John John Florence (HAW) in a thrilling Final.

Adriano de Souza (BRA) claims victory at the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro.

24 Apr 2015   |  

With Main Break continuing to offer up excellent conditions the world’s best female surfers fought through an exciting Finals day at the third stop on the Samsung Galaxy World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro. An epic showdown saw Courtney Conlogue (USA) claim her third CT victory and end the amazing run of form from two-time World Champion Carissa Moore (HAW).

Courtney Conlogue (USA) claims victory at the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro.

22 Apr 2015   |  

Carissa Moore (HAW) has won the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach after battling Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) in the Final for the right to ring the Bell.

Carissa Moore (HAW) claims her third consecutive victory at the Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach 2015.

10 Apr 2015   |  

Mick Fanning (AUS) has won the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach after battling 2013 Bells Beach winner Adriano de Souza (BRA) for the right to ring the Bell.

Mick Fanning (AUS) makes history by claiming his fourth victory at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

9 Apr 2015   |  

A thrilling Finals Day at the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast saw Filipe Toledo (BRA) and Carissa Moore (HAW) claim victory at Snapper Rocks in front of a huge, cheering crowd.

Young Brazilian Filipe Toledo celebrates winning the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast.

13 Mar 2015   |  

The world's best surfers tonight traded sunlight for spotlight as they hit the red carpet for the 2015 World Surf League (WSL) Awards - the night that celebrates the achievements of the 2014 season, and officially opens the 2015 WSL Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour year.

Champions Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) and Gabriel Medina (BRA) celebrate at the WSL Awards ahead of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast.

25 Feb 2015   |  

World Surf league debuts next-generation clip of virtual reality surfing, developed in conjunction with their global partner Samsung Electronics.

1 Jan 2015   |