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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 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.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / February 14

Watch: Jordy Smith, Deivid Silva, Seth Moniz | Surf Abu Dhabi Pro 2025 - Qualifying Round

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / February 7

Watch: Joel Vaughan vs Jordy Smith | Lexus Pipe Pro presented by YETI 2025 - Round of 32

Surfing News / SURFER / February 3

Jordy Smith Enters YouTube Arena, Drops His Best Surf Edit in Years

It’s funny how pro surfing works in that money, fame, and success rarely satiate the desire for good waves. If they did, Kelly Slater would have hung it all up a long time ago.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / January 29

Watch: Jordy Smith, Imaikalani deVault, George Pittar | Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI 2025 - Opening Round

Surfing News / SURFER / January 15

Watch: Eli Beukes Makes Case As South Africa’s Next Great Surf Talent

During a multi-week stint in South Africa a few years ago, a friend of mine stumbled across several vacant cars on the rural outskirts of Cape Town. One of the cars was stuffed full of surfboards with an O’Neill logo adorning every nose.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 24