Surf News

- First medal for JApan at WSG is Gold, demonstrates growth of surfing in Japan ahead of Tokyo 2020 - Australia's Sally Fitzgibbons dominates Women's Final for Gold - Paige Hareb (NZL) earns Women's Silver, Bianca Buitendag (RSA) Bronze, Summer Macedo (USA) Copper - Silver for Team Australia, Bronze for Team USA, Copper for Team South Africa - USA's Summer Macedo qualifies for 2019 Pan Ams -

Team Japan has lived up to the expectations and rode the wave of support from the home nation crowd to earn the overall Gold.

22 Sep 2018   |  

A dramatic, last-minute sprint to the starting box earned Team Spain a Gold Medal in the ISA Aloha Cup (a tag team format competition), narrowly defeating host Japan on day 5 of competition at the 2018 UR ISA World Surfing Games.

Team Spain celebrates their first ISA Aloha Cup Gold Medal, the first ISA Gold in history for Spain.

20 Sep 2018   |  

The New Zealand Surfing Team has been buoyed by Paige Hareb’s run of heat progressions that see her one step away from a podium finish at the 2018 UR ISA World Surfing Games being held in Japan this week.

Paige Hareb at the World Surfing Games 2018.

20 Sep 2018   |  

Sally Fitzgibbons and Holly Wawn booked their spot in the semi-finals on the women’s side of the draw after comfortably reaching round five of the main draw today at the UR ISA World Surfing Games.

Australian Holly Wawn on her way through round five at Tahara today.

19 Sep 2018   |  

- Muñiz secures a place for Surfing's historic debut in Lima 2019 Pan Am Games - USA's powerful contingent of women look to hold pole position through tail end of event, Australia close behind -

Santiago Muniz celebrates a triumph for Argentinian Surfing, earning his second WSG Gold Medal.

19 Sep 2018   |  

- Men's Champions to be crowned Wednesday at 2018 UR ISA World Surfing Games - Muñiz looks to win second WSG Gold - Team Japan takes early lead in overall ranking - - Women Champions later this week -

Kanoa Igarashi continues to receive the full backing from the Japanese fans.

18 Sep 2018   |  

Moore and Medina dominate finals day for big CT wins. Gilmore and Toledo retain Jeep Leader jerseys heading into European leg.

Carissa Moore (HAW) and Gabriel Medina (BRA) celebrate their wins at the Surf Ranch Pro pres. by Hurley.

10 Sep 2018   |  

Hawaiian Ho takes Back-to-back titles in Galicia, secures 2019 CT berth. Weslley Dantas claims first ever QS event win.

The winners and finalists of the 2018 Pull&Bear Pantin Classic Galicia Pro.

3 Sep 2018   |  

John John Florence and Caio Ibelli withdraw due to injury. Wiggolly Dantas and Miguel Pupo confirmed as replacements.

Mikey Wright (AUS) during a training session at the WSL Surf Ranch.

31 Aug 2018   |  

Mathis Crozon and Gabriela Bryan win the Pantin Junior Pro. Marco Mignot and Nadia Erostarbe crowned European Junior Champs.

Newly minted European Junior Champions (left) and Pantin Junior Pro winners.

27 Aug 2018   |  

Ohhara wins first QS event since 2015 in dynamic fashion, Reo Inaba earns runner-up. Event marks Maui, Hawaii's Alves' first-ever WSL victory after last-minute comeback. Tyler Gunter's remarkable run ends with both QS and Pro Junior final.

2018 Vans Pro QS 3,000 Champion Hiroto Ohhara (JPN) looked destined for glory from the start -- matching the event's highest single-scoring wave of a near-perfect 9.60 in his Quarterfinal heat.

27 Aug 2018   |  

The 25th edition of the Surf de Nuit Anglet unfolded in epic conditions at Chambre d’Amour with surfers taking on fun three-to-four foot peaks in front of massive crowds estimated at 25,000+ people.

Jorgann Couzinet (FRA) flies over Marc Lacomare (FRA) to bring the title home to #TeamSoöruz.

21 Aug 2018   |  

2014 WSL Champion Medina earns second CT win at Teahupo'o. Medina moves to second on the Jeep leaderboard, pushes Wilson to 3rd. Runner-up Wright secures best result of 2018 and vaults to 6th on the rankings.

2014 WSL Champion Gabriel Medina (BRA) celebrates his win at the Tahiti Pro Teahupo'o.

20 Aug 2018   |  

French born ROXY surfer Juliette Lacome, 15, just clinched her first major QS event title in Newquay, UK.

She claims her first-ever QS title at Fistral Beach, Cornwall.

14 Aug 2018   |  

Alejo Muniz finishes runner-up. Fred Patacchia wins thruster division.

Josh Kerr (AUS) wins the 2018 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy in pumping surf at Sultans.

13 Aug 2018   |  

Surf Ciry Sweep by Conlogue and Igarashi. Conlogue earns first-ever US Open CT victory. Igarashi wins back-to-back for first time since Brett Simpson in 2009/10.

California natives Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) and Courtney Conlogue (USA) , 2018 Vans US Open of Surfing winners.

6 Aug 2018   |  

What happens when you round up four of the world’s best teenage surfers, set them loose at the world’s best man-made wave and give them a chance to win $10,000?

Sammy Pupo, winner of the Quiksilver Young Guns WSL Surf Ranch Showdown.

1 Aug 2018   |  

Moore finishes brilliantly over 2018 phenom Caroline Marks. Coco Ho and Malia Manuel earn semifinal finishes.

Carissa Moore (HAW) broke through for her first win of 2018 and did so in tremendous fashion at the Paul Mitchell Supergirl Pro QS 6,000.

30 Jul 2018   |  

Some of surfings biggest names set their sights on Kuda Huraa. Waiting period runs from August 8-12 2018.

Surfing icon Bruce Irons (HAW) will be joining the epic list of competitors at the 2018 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy.

26 Jul 2018   |  

Here's a not to be missed chance to surf with Jordy Smith at Surf Snowdonia in September!!

23 Jul 2018   |  

Event runs in swell of the year in Indonesia. Robinson scores near-perfect 19.90 out of 20 in final.

Jack Robinson, winner of the 2018 Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang.

19 Jul 2018   |  

Large swell looms for Thursday July 19th

Jacob Willcox putting on a show at the Rip Curl Cup 2018.

15 Jul 2018   |  

Gilmore takes Jeep Leader Jersey from runner-up Peterson. Corona Open J-Bay delivers pumping conditions for women's finals.

Corona Open J-Bay Runner-up Lakey Peterson (USA) and winner Stephanie Gilmore (AUS).

13 Jul 2018   |  

- NEW: Air and Longboard exhibitions, camping and headlining concert - First time since 1985 a wave system event will help decide a World Championship Title -

The WSL Surf Ranch will host Stop No. 8 on the WSL CT, the Surf Ranch Pro presented by Hurley, September 6 -9, 2018.

6 Jul 2018   |