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

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

Lineup during the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2025. Photo: WSL / Ed Sloane From April 1 to 11, the world’s surfing elite will once again gather in Australia to launch a season that promises a high level of competition at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2026. The event will take place at Bells Beach, on Victoria’s southern coast, hosting the 63rd edition of one of the oldest and most prestigious competitions in surfing. Known for its length, power, and perfection, this Australian wa

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

Kauli Vaast, Newcastle Surfest 2026, Merewether, Australia. Photo: WSL/ Darren Anderson The World Surf League Challenger Series season has come to an end at the historic Bioglan Newcastle SURFEST, where the surfers who will advance to the World Surf League Championship Tour for the 2026 season were officially confirmed. The event, presented by Bonsoy and celebrating its 40th anniversary at Merewether Beach, closed the circuit with strong performances and the confirmation of t