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Surfing News

Surf Industry and Contest news worldwide. Keep up with what is happening in world surfing. If you have some relevant news, let us know.

Jun 16, 2025

Bettylou Sakura Johnson and Yago Dora delivered standout performances to win the 2025 Lexus Trestles Pro in San Clemente, showcasing world-class surfing in prime conditions at Stop No. 8 on the WSL Championship Tour.

Jun 11, 2025

Francisca Veselko and Jacob Willcox emerged victorious at the 2025 Burton Automotive Newcastle SURFEST, claiming their biggest career wins in solid surf at Merewether Beach, Australia. The event marked the opening stop of the WSL Challenger Series.

May 27, 2025

Gabriela Bryan and Jordy Smith claimed top honours at the 2025 Western Australia Margaret River Pro. 

Apr 28, 2025

Australians Isabella Nichols and Jack Robinson Triumph at the 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

Feb 19, 2025

Clement Roseyro Wins Best Men’s Performance and Justine Dupont Dominates for Women’s Best Performance Award in the 2025 Tudor Nazaré Big Wave Challenge

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Working on your behalf

Here's a number of sites that you should check out. First up it's Surfers Against Sewage. Campaigning for clean water should be something you'd be interested in. They are UK based, and the US equivalent is the Surfrider Foundation.

Also, check out Save the Waves Coalition, saving the world's endangered waves. Do try to support these charitable organisations working for water users everywhere.

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