The lineup during Heat 4 of the third round of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Photo: Ed Sloane / WSL The fifth day of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Bonsoy began at Winkipop, Australia, with key and intense matchups determining the surfers who advanced to the quarterfinals. Conditions featured three- to four-foot surf with offshore winds, creating an ideal setting for the event, which began around 8:05 AM (AEST) with the continuation of Heat 6 in the women's divisio

General view of Pipeline in Hawaii, December 20, 2013. Photo: Ryan Miller / Red Bull Content Pool Surfing in Hawaii is one of the most incredible and powerful experiences in the world because, unlike other countries, waves here don’t depend only on local wind, but on swells that travel thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean. However, to understand the forecast, it’s necessary to learn how to read several key elements. When checking a surf forecast, one of the most i

The Pipeline sign, USA, November 28, 2018. Photo: Ryan Miller / Red Bull Content Pool Talking about surfing worldwide inevitably means talking about Banzai Pipeline. Located on the north shore of the island of Oahu, in Hawaii, this wave has become one of the sport’s most iconic stages and a must-reference for understanding surf culture. Pipeline sits in front of Ehukai Beach Park, on the famous North Shore of Oahu, an area considered by many to be one of the world’s surf capi

Surfers Isidora Bultó and Matilda Bultó, at just 16 and 14 years old, are part of a very small group of women who have taken on the powerful waves of El Bajo in Iquique. We wanted to witness it firsthand, so we headed to the coast to join them during a filming session for a documentary by V.ROZZ Films, where we were able to see up close how they move and confidently handle one of the most demanding breaks in the area. El Bajo is a unique wave within the local scene. It breaks

Finalists of the Banco do Brasil Surf Circuit in Imbituba. Photo: WSL / Marcio David The first stage of the Banco do Brasil Surf Circuit concluded at Praia da Vila, crowning Brazilians Sophia Medina and Luan Wood as the champions of the QS 6000, marking the start of the 2026–2027 South American Qualifying Series season. Both surfers prevailed in a decisive day, earning 6,000 crucial points in the race to qualify for the Challenger Series. The champions also received $10,000 i