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World’s Best Surfers to Compete at Cloud 9 from October 31 - November 10 Event Upgraded from QS 6,000 International to CT for 2026 and 2027 Date Changes Announced for Abu Dhabi and Portugal Pictured: The perfect peak of Cloud 9 on the island of Siargao in The Philippines, will host the world's best surfers later this year for the inaugural Philippines Pro Presented by The Philippine Sports Commission Championship Tour event. Credit: WSL / Matt Dunbar LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA

World No. 1’s and Event Favorites Face Upheavals Leading Into Finals Day Brazilians Storm Toward Finals Day Amid Brewing Upsets Tya Zebrowski and Nadia Erostarbe Take Down World Champions CALLED OFF FOR THE DAY, Next Call June 22 at 8.30am BRT (11.30am BST) Pictured: The WSL Championship Tour's youngest-ever qualifier, Tya Zebrowski (FRA), secured her career-best result today at the VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero after a defeat of Carissa Moore (HAW) in the Quarterfina

World No. 1 Italo Ferreira, El Salvador Success Story of Leonardo Fioravanti Flourish Brazil’s Titans Filipe Toledo and Gabriel Medina Fall CT Icon Sally Fitzgibbons Takes Over, Isabella Nichols Buzzer-Beater, and Tya Zebrowski Overcomes the GOAT DAY TWO CALLED ON Action now Live on WorldSurfLeague.com Pictured: Leonardo Fioravanti (ITA) carried his winning form from El Salvador straight into his opening heat at the VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero, moving him into No. 2

World Title Contenders Arrive in Brazil with Momentum Brazilian Stars Look to Capitalize on Home-Crowd Advantage Event Wildcards Ready to Cause Major Disruption SAQUAREMA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) returns to Brazil for the VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero, Stop No. 6 of the 2026 season. As the World Title race heats up heading into the second half of the season, the world's best surfers arrive at Praia de Itaúna in Saqu

SAQUAREMA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Tuesday, June 16, 2026) – Only one week remains before Brazil welcomes the world’s best surfers for the 2026 VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero, Stop No. 6 of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT). From June 19–27, Praia de Itaúna in Saquarema will once again become the center of the surfing world, bringing together the surfing’s elite athletes and an expanded schedule of activities both in and out of the water. Pictured: The

Boardmasters Open Upgrades Qualifying Series to 4,000 Points YETI Comes Onboard As Presenting Sponsor for Boardmasters Open 2026 Lukas Skinner during the 2025 Boardmasters Open at Fistral Beach, Newquay / Image World Surf League FISTRAL BEACH, Newquay, England (Friday, June 5, 2026) - The World Surf League (WSL) Europe is excited to announce the iconic Boardmasters Open at Fistral Beach, Cornwall received a major upgrade to host a Qualifying Series (QS) 4,000. YETI has come o

Pittar Completes Stunning Giant-Slaying Run to Claim First CT Victory Peterson Claims Seventh CT Victory With Second Margaret River Win Brazilian Duo Gabriel Medina and Luana Silva Place Runners-Up Medina Joins Gabriela Bryan as World No. 1 and GWM Aussie Treble Leader More Available at WorldSurfLeague.com Pictured: The finalists of the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, (left to right) Gabriel Medina (BRA), Lakey Peterson (USA), George Pittar (AUS) and Luana Silva (BRA).

World’s Best Surfers to Compete in New Zealand May 15 - 25 50th Year of World Tour to Showcase Evolved Format Concluding at Pipeline credit: Cory Scott/World Surf League LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA (Sunday, January 25, 2026) - Today, the World Surf League (WSL) announced the addition of Aotearoa, New Zealand, to the schedule for the 2026 Championship Tour (CT). From May 15 - 25, the top 36 men and 24 women will compete at the left-hand point break of Manu Bay, Raglan, located on

Stop No. 2 On The 2025/2026 QS Season Boardmasters Longboard Pro To Kick Off New LQS Season More Available at WorldSurfLeague.com Lukas...

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Inconsistent conditions lead to contest being called OFF for the day Competition also called OFF for Tuesday, June 24 Next call scheduled...

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