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Surfing News / SURFER / July 18
Perfect Conditions & Surprise Upsets On Finals Day In J Bay
Big swell and wet weather rolled into town as the Corona Cero Open at Jeffrey’s Bay came to a close. While many fans were sad to see “Big Bru” Jordy Smith get eliminated in the Round of 16 to Marco Mignot, this only opened things up for the rest of the pack.
Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / July 14
No. 1 Surfer Jordy Smith Eliminated From J-Bay Open in Massive Upset
Having entered the World Surf League (WSL) J-Bay Open at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa wearing the symbolic yellow jersey, Championship Tour surfer Jordy Smith is now out of the competition.
Surfing News / SURFER / July 7
Watch: Ethan Ewing, Jordy Smith, Gabriela Bryan and More CT Surfers Warmup At J-Bay
Oftentimes with Championship Tour events, an unfortunate pattern emerges. The waves will pump before the event window, then stutter by the first day of competition.
Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / July 4
WSL Yellow Jerseys Enter J-Bay Open As Championship Tour Rankings Shift
After delivering spectacular results at the World Surf League (WSL) VIVO Rio Pro, two athletes will be heading to the next stop — J-Bay Open in South Africa — wearing the notable yellow jerseys.
Surfing News / SURFER / June 29
Cole Houshmand Bests His Best Friend, Molly Picklum Jumps To No. 1 After Winning Rio
More than a year ago, two childhood friends faced off in a Championship Tour final at onshore, overcast Bells. Today, Griffin Colapinto and Cole Houshmand
Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / June 17
Ferreira Drops, Johnson Rises in New World Surf League Tour Rankings
Now that Trestles Pro has come to a spectacular end, the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour rankings have been adjusted to reflect the results in California.
Surfing News / SURFER / May 30
‘Different on So Many Levels’: Jordy Smith Dismantles Main Break And The Box
Was it coincidence or fate that Jordy Smith would start a YouTube channel just before the best competitive season (win-wise) of his career? His longtime
Surfing News / SURFER / May 27
Jordy Smith and Gabriela Bryan Win Second CT Event of 2025 at Margaret River
So let me get this straight. After not winning an event for eight years, 37-year-old Jordy Smith has won two Championship Tour contests in 2025? Yes, that’s right.
Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / May 26
South African Surfer Knocks Italo Ferreira off Top WSL Tour Ranking
Throughout the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour, 31-year-old Italo Ferreira has remained atop the rankings, holding the position of No. 1 surfer globally.
Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / May 25
Surfers Prepare for Competition at the Margaret River Pro Quarterfinals
Western Australia Margaret River Pro 2025 is nearing its conclusion, with the men's quarterfinals right around the corner. Competitors are gearing up for the chance to earn a ride to the semifinals, which would bring competition with the men's quarterfinals right around the corner.
Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / May 10
Julian Wilson Clinches Quarterfinals Victory at Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro
It didn't take long for 36-year-old Aussie surfer Julian Wilson to take the reins at the World Surf League (WSL) Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro competition. After a remarkable win against No.
Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / April 14
World Surf League's Surf City El Salvador Pro Stuns with Elite Performances
Once results were finalized for the fourth stop of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour, Surf City El Salvador Pro, the CT rankings have witnessed noticeable movement.
Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / April 13
Jordy Smith and Gabriela Bryan Clinch Finals at Surf City El Salvador Pro
The 2025 Surf City El Salvador Pro competition came to end after several days of excitement and stellar performances on the water. Spectators witnessed world-class surfers tackle the waves gracefully, performing as an artist would on a canvas.
Surfing News / SURFER / April 12
Jordy Smith Wins First Event in 8 Years at Surf City El Salvador Pro
Jordy Smith, an 18-year Championship Tour veteran, has been contemplative of late. The father of two has publicly talked about having to mature, and that his greatest accomplishment won’t come from surfing.
Surfing News / SURFER / March 28
20 Consecutive Years On Tour? Jordy Smith May Be The First
In the newest episode of Pack Heavy, Chase Light (PHCL)the brilliant episodic series by Sam Moody, presented by DB, we get an intimate look at the man behind one of the longest consecutive careers in pro surfing, Jordy Smith.
Surfing News / SURFER / February 26
Watch: Jordy Smith’s Hawaiian Warmups with Kelly Slater and John John Florence
The total flight time to travel the 11,630 miles from South Africa to Hawaii is 23 hours, 46 minutes according to Travelmath.com. That’s not counting delays, time on the runway and waiting (praying) for the boardbags to arrive in the oversized zone.
Surfing News / SURFER / February 21
Watch: Jordy Smith Drops Another Classic in ‘Just Now’
Jordy Smith keeps playing the old hits, and we keep listening. With the South African now getting into the YouTube game, he’s got an archive of classics any DJ would be jealous of.
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