Griffin Colapinto of the United States surfing at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro 2025. Photo: WSL / Red Bull Content Pool Following the season opener at Bells Beach, the Championship Tour 2026 continues its Australian leg with the Western Australia Margaret River Pro 2026, scheduled to take place from April 16 to 26. Margaret River, known for its large and consistent waves, has been part of the world tour since 1985. The coastline features more than 75 breaks and is

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

The Lima 2027 Pan American Games are beginning to take shape with the definition of qualification systems across different disciplines. The event will bring together more than 7,000 athletes from across the continent and will serve as a key milestone on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The road to Lima 2027 includes a combination of continental events, regional competitions, and sporting criteria. This system aims to ensure that the best athletes from the conti

The organization confirmed the cancellation of the first two days of competition due to inconsistent and decreasing swell at both Bells Beach and the alternate venue, Winkipop. The start of the 2026 Championship Tour season of the World Surf League was limited by the lack of swell; however, the WSL remains optimistic, as the long-term forecast shows improved conditions for the Easter weekend. Lineup at Bells Beach before the start of the 2026 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Photo: