Ruby Trew at the 2026 Surfboard Empire Pro Junior - Matt Dunbar / WSL The second day of the World Surf League (WSL) Surfboard Empire Pro Junior presented by Florence delivered standout performances in both the women’s and men’s divisions at Warriewood. With better conditions than on the opening day, junior surfers quickly adapted to the powerful breaks and raised the level of competition in every elimination round. In the women’s event, Natalie Fensom was the standout perform

The Qualifying Series (QS) is one of the competitive divisions that make up the structure of the World Surf League (WSL). Its main function is to organize and rank surfers within the professional system through a ranking that is built throughout the season. The QS takes place across different regions of the world and includes events that award varying points depending on their category. Each competition adds points to the official ranking, requiring athletes to strategically

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

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

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