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

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