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4 May 2020   |  

Due to the continued evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Surf League (WSL) is postponing or canceling all events, at all levels of competition, through the end of June. The WSL will continue to monitor the situation and make the next call in early June.

Italo Ferreira (BRA) during 2019 Billabong Pipe Masters, at Pipeline, Oahu, United States, on December 10.

28 Apr 2020   |  

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20 Apr 2020   |  

Calling Australian junior surfers aged 12-16!! Surfing Australia and Hydralyte have teamed up to offer the chance to join one of 6 awesome surf camps.

2 Apr 2020   |  

Julian Wilson has always had two sporting passions: surfing and skateboarding. For his latest project the Australian decided to combine the two in the water.

Julian Wilson's Rail Project at the URBNSURF wave pool in Melbourne, Australia on February 27, 2020.

18 Mar 2020   |  

- Kobayashi Becomes First to Win Both Junior and QS Events in Cocoa Beach - Simmers Earns Back-to-Back Roxy Junior Pro Wins - Swierkocki Claims Maiden WSL Victory in Last-Minute Fashion -

A big conclusion crowned (L to R): Jabe Swierkocki, Caitlin Simmers, and Kei Kobayashi the 2020 event victors in Cocoa Beach.

15 Mar 2020   |  

Do you remember why you started surfing? When you rode that first wave and decided that chasing that feeling is what you had to do for the rest of your life?

Mark Mathews at The Right, Australia.

14 Mar 2020   |  

Led by a pair of Visually Impaired Gold Medals, Team Spain rose to the top of Para Surfing to earn their historic first-ever Team Gold Medal at the 2020 AmpSurf ISA World Para Surfing Championship.

Team Spain displays their historic Team Gold Medals on the Closing Ceremony stage at the 2020 AmpSurf ISA World Para Surfing Championship, at La Jolla, California, USA, March 14.

14 Mar 2020   |  

Reigning World Champion Carissa Moore (HAW) and Leonardo Fioravanti (ITA) have claimed victory at the Sydney Surf Pro, the first event of the 2020 WSL Challenger Series. The pair were standouts all event overcoming a world-class field in testing two-foot conditions at Manly Beach.

The finalists at the 2020 Sydney Surf Pro WSL Challenger Series event, L-R: Carissa Moore (HAW), Tyler Wright (AUS), Leonardo Fioravanti (ITA) and Matt Banting (AUS), at Manly Beach, Sydney, Australia, March 13.

13 Mar 2020   |  

Johnson Sweeps Papara Events, Runner-Up Result for Luana Silva.

The North Shore of Oahu breeds powerful surfers and today, Papara Pro Open Tahiti winner Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW), showed she is no exception.

13 Mar 2020   |  

Ethan Hartge (Caves Beach, NSW) and Charli Hurst (Port Kembla, NSW) have taken out the top honours in the Sydney Surf Pro Junior at Manly Beach today following two exciting finals that saw giant turns and giant scores.

Ethan Hartge (Caves Beach, NSW) and Charli Hurst (Port Kembla, NSW) have taken out the 2020 Sydney Surf Pro Junior at Manly Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, March 6.

8 Mar 2020   |  

Mason Ho (HAW) emerged victorious today at the World Surf League (WSL) Air Tahiti Rangiroa Pro, a men’s Qualifying Series (QS) 1,000, for his second QS victory in pumping conditions at the pristine reef break of Rangiroa. One of Hawaii’s most dynamic surfers went head-to-head with Maui, Hawaii’s, Eli Hanneman in the Final and the two put on a showcase of barrel-riding performances.

Mason Ho (HAW) claims Air Tahiti Rangiroa Pro 11th edition victory, at Rangiroa, Tuamoto Islands, French Polynesia, March 5, 2020.

6 Mar 2020   |  

Taro Watanabe (USA) and Izzi Gomez (COL) claimed their respective maiden World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) wins in the SLO CAL Open at Morro Bay, a men’s and women’s QS 1,000, with clutch performances on finals day. Inconsistent, four-to-six foot surf powered its way into the Morro Rock lineup to test competitors’ patience and ability but Watanabe and Gomez rose to the challenge, taking down formidable fields en route to their first-ever WSL victories.

Finalists of 2020 SLO CAL Open at Morro Bay, L-R: David do Carmo (BRA), Taro Watanabe (USA), Izzi Gomez (COL) & Sawyer Lindblad (USA), at Morro Bay, California, USA, March 1.

1 Mar 2020   |  

Hawaiian youngster Kelis Kaleopaa (HAW) and surfing icon Joel Tudor (USA) have seized historical victories at the Noosa Longboard Open, presented by Thomas Surfboards, the opening event of the 2020 World Surf League (WSL) Longboard Tour (LT). On what was the best day of conditions for the entire event, the pair overcame a field of reigning event winner’s and former world champions, to each take monumental wins in clean two-foot surf on Noosa Main Beach.

Surfing legend Joel Tudor (USA) wins the 2020 Noosa Longboard Open presented by Thomas Surfboards, at Noosa Main Beach, Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia, February 25.

25 Feb 2020   |  

The Clash of the Groms Junior Tour returns for 2020 with new backing from sponsors Glassing Monkey. The series will feature four events throughout the year, all taking place at the iconic home of British surfing, Fistral Beach.

20 Feb 2020   |  

Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR) was victorious over Weslley Dantas (BRA) by a final score of 14.40 to 11.23 to take home the World Surf League (WSL) QS5000 Oi Hang Loose Pro Contest pres. by Eletron Energy at Cacimba do Padre in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. The Moroccan was consistent throughout the week and was in complete sync with the waves on Finals Day, which included a Semifinals win over former event winner Jadson Andre (BRA). With today’s win, Boukhiam has jumped from 163rd to number 2 on the Qualifying Series rankings behind Wiggolly Dantas (BRA), who took the rankings lead with his Semifinals finish today.

Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR) celebrates victory of WSL QS5000 2020 Oi Hang Loose Pro Contest pres. by Eletron Energy, at Cacimba do Padre in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, February 16.

16 Feb 2020   |  

The Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge pres. By Jogos Santa Casa at Nazaré ran today in massive waves and provided non-stop action for six hours straight, showcasing the best Big Wave riders in the world at the unique arena of Praia do Norte, in Nazaré, Portugal.

Winners of the 2020 Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Pres. By Jogos Santa Casa, L-R: Water Safety Team (Jogos Santa Casa Commitment Award), Lucas Chianca (BRA), Kai Lenny (HAW) & Justine Dupont (FRA), at Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal, February 11.

11 Feb 2020   |  

Gaspard Larsonneur (FRA) and Pauline Ado (FRA) have won the QS1,500 Cabreiroá Pro Las Americas, claiming victory in the Finals against Jonathan Gonzalez (CNY) and Ariane Ochoa (EUK) held in wind-affected two-to-three foot surf at Las Américas.

The winners of the 2020 Cabreiroa Pro Las Americas, Gaspard Larsonneur (FRA) and Pauline Ado (FRA), at Playa de Las Américas, Arona, Tenerife, Canary Islands, February 8.

8 Feb 2020   |  

After three flawless days of surf at Pipeline, the Volcom Pipe Pro, a World Surf League (WSL) Men's Qualifying Series (QS) 5,000, saw Wiggolly Dantas (BRA) win in powerful and challenging conditions on the fourth and final day to join the list of illustrious winners and take home his very first Pipeline victory. The Brazilian representation was strong as Dantas went against Joao Chianca (BRA) and Yago Dora (BRA) in the Final, who earned runner up and third place respectively, and Hawaiian, Seth Moniz (HAW).

Wiggolly Dantas (BRA) hoists the warrior helmet on stage during the 2020 Volcom Pipe Pro, alongside finalists Joao Chianca (BRA) in white, Yago Dora (BRA) in blue and Seth Moniz (HAW) in green, at Banzai Pipeline, Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii, February 1.

2 Feb 2020   |  

Nat Young (USA) has won the first-ever QS5,000 Pro Taghazout Bay in historic fashion today, claiming victory in the Final bout against Alonso Correa (PER) held in pumping surf at the world famous Anchor Point.

Nat Young (USA-R) is the winner and Alonso Correa (PER-L) is the runner-up at 2020 Pro Taghazout Bay, at Anchor Point, Taghazout Bay, Morocco, January 30.

30 Jan 2020   |