Laura Raupp (BRA) delivers one of the best performances of the first day of the Banco do Brasil Surf Circuit – Imbituba Stage. Photo: WSL / Marcio David This Wednesday, March 25, the QS 6000 of the Banco do Brasil Surf Circuit kicked off at Praia da Vila, marking the first stop of the 2026–2027 South American Qualifying Series. The event offers 6,000 points, making it a key opportunity in the race to qualify for the 2027 Challenger Series, amid controversy surrounding the red

Unveiling of the plaque officially designating Puerto Escondido as a World Surfing Reserve. Photo: Eduardo Romero / Save The Waves On March 21, Save The Waves Coalition officially announced the inclusion of Puerto Escondido in the World Surfing Reserves (WSR) program, recognizing the environmental, cultural, and sporting value of one of the most iconic surf ecosystems in the world. Hundreds of people gathered at Zicatela Beach for the official incorporation ceremony into the

Finalists of the LayBack Pro Costão Floripa. Photo: WSL / Marcio David The 2025–2026 South American QS season came to an end with the LayBack Pro as its final stop, held at Praia do Santinho. The QS 4,000 event was crucial in determining the regional rankings of the World Surf League and the qualifiers for the 2026 Challenger Series. For the first time, the LayBack Pro Qualifying Series finals took place on the northern side of Florianópolis, where South America’s top talents

Caroline Marks . Photo : Brent Bielmann / World Surf League / Red Bull Content Pool The start of a new season always brings expectations, but the World Surf League already has a clear starting point. The 2026 Preseason Ranking, based on the conclusion of the last Championship Tour, places the surfers who now stand as the main references of the global circuit. Each season, the Championship Tour of the World Surf League (WSL) brings together the best surfers on the planet. Comp

The Iquique native bodyboarder Viviana Araya has been officially nominated to represent Chile at the Pan American Surf Games 2026, set to take place from April 24 to May 3 at Playa Venao. The national team was selected by the Federación Chilena de Surf following an analysis of the 2025 national ranking and technical performance criteria. In the Women’s Bodyboard Prone division, Araya has been listed among the prioritized athletes, meaning her participation will be funded by t