Houshmand, Simmers win Rip Curl Pro titles at Bells
American duo Cole Houshmand and Caitlin Simmers have won their maiden Rip Curl Pro crowns on a dramatic finals day at Bells Beach.
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Aussie surfer Harrison beaten in Bells quarter-finals
World rankings leader Johanne Defay has beaten Australian wildcard Ellie Harrison in the quarter-finals of the Rip Curl Pro.
Aussies Ewing, Cibilic, Harrison bow out at Bells
The last three Australian competitors have bowed out at the quarter-final stage of the Rip Curl Pro.
Wildcard Harrison eliminates defending Bells champion
Local teenager Ellie Harrison has confirmed her role as the Bells Beach giant-killer, eliminating defending Rip Curl Pro champion Tyler Wright.
Bittersweet sadness: Slater eyes Bells Beach farewell
In what could be his last Rip Curl Pro, surfing legend Kelly Slater has beaten John John Florence to make an ideal start to the WSL event at Bells Beach.
Olympic heartbreak after Fitzgibbons clinches surf gold
Sally Fitzgibbons has missed out on an Olympic spot, despite winning gold at the International Surfing Association's World Games for a record fourth time.
Aussies Picklum and Robinson clinch Sunset surf titles
Molly Picklum has defended her Sunset Beach crown, going to the top of the World Surf League rankings, while fellow Aussie Jack Robinson won the men's event.
Aussie Picklum falls in Pipe final after perfect score
Molly Picklum has scored a perfect 10 on finals day at the Pipe Pro, but the Australian surfer fell just short in the decider against American Caitlin Simmers.
Molly Picklum shines as women’s Pipe Pro action begins
The two best waves of the day were scored by Australia's Molly Picklum, while Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright also avoided the Pipe Pro elimination round.
Ironmen to add next chapter in decade-long surf rivalry
Defending Ironman champion Matt Bevilacqua has stormed to within a point of four-time winner Ali Day entering the double-round finale on the Gold Coast.
Day, Rogers seal Ironman triumphs in Kurrawa finale
Ali Day secured a fifth Ironman title in style while Lana Rogers did enough to claim a third title at Gold Coast's double-header finale.
Eight-time champion Gilmore to take year-long WSL break
Australia's eight-time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore is taking a break from the championship tour in 2024 but says she plans to return in 2025.
Fitzgibbons’ Games path opened after shock call-up
She fell victim to the World Surf League's mid-season cut but Sally Fitzgibbons still has a chance to ride the waves for Australia at this year's Olympic Games.
Australian surfer sets world record on Hawaiian giant
Sydneysider Laura Enever has been recognised as setting a world record for the biggest wave ever paddled into by a woman, a 13.3m giant off Hawaii.
Surfers’ final chance to reach 2024’s Championship Tour
The World Surf League's Challenger Series reaches its climax in Brazil, with four women and eight men still able to qualify for the top-level Championship Tour.
Emotions flow as Fitzgibbons seals WSL top tour return
Three-time world title runner-up Sally Fitzgibbons has won back her spot on the World Surf League's top tour after dominating the second-tier Challenger Series.
World surf climax on hold as hurricane swell nears
The WSL Finals could be run on Sunday morning (AEST) after officials opted not to commence action when the window opened at California's Lower Trestles.
Ewing’s epic WSL title fight falls at final hurdle
Ethan Ewing has fallen at the last hurdle in the WSL finals, the Australian narrowly missing out on a world surf title a month after fracturing two vertebrae.
Broken back not stopping Ethan Ewing’s WSL title shot
Ethan Ewing is set to compete alongside three other Australians for a world surfing title in California, one month after fracturing two vertebrae in a wipeout.
Picklum’s ‘screw loose’ foundation for WSL title tilt
Being urged onto the big waves by the "screw loose" North Shelly Boardriders has a lot to do with Molly Picklum's rise to world title contention.
Ewing offers update in fight to surf WSL Finals
Ethan Ewing is hopeful of competing in the WSL Finals, offering an encouraging update on his rehabilitation after breaking his back earlier this month.
World surfing’s Tahiti Pro back under way
Surfers have returned to the water at the WSL's Tahiti Pro, although Australia's Stephanie Gilmore faces a longer wait to discover her finals fate.
Gilmore’s world-title defence over after Tahiti exit
Stephanie Gilmore's hopes of reaching the world surf finals are over, while fellow Tahiti Pro casualty Molly Picklum has qualified for next year's Olympics.
Ewing fractures back, WSL finals tilt in doubt
Ethan Ewing has suffered two fractures of his vertebrae while surfing in the lead-up to the Tahiti Pro, putting his world title shot in severe doubt.
One year out, Aussies set sights on Paris Olympics
Australian athletes and officials have the Paris Olympics firmly in their sights as they marked the one-year-to-go milestone in Sydney.
Aussie surf hopes on hold as lay-day called at Rio Pro
Poor conditions have put the second day of the WSL's Rio Pro on hold, with several Australian surfers waiting for their chance to progress to the next round.
Storm scuppers El Salvador surf event for fourth day
The wait goes on for Aussie surfers Steph Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Liam O'Brien, with their El Salvador Pro semi-finals delayed for a fourth-straight day.
Robinson, Slater make early exits at El Salvador Pro
The fine margins of the World Surf League's new cut-throat format were on show as the El Salvador Pro claimed a host of big scalps on the first day of action.
Gilmore topples Picklum in El Salvador Pro WSL defence
Stephanie Gilmore will surf against Tyler Wright for a spot in the El Salvador Pro final after the Australian pair both carved up the Punta Roca break.
Surf City start delayed as WSL hits El Salvador
Officials have declared a lay day as the window opened on the Surf City El Salvador Pro in Central America.
Ewing targeted as Medina and Brazilian fans attack WSL
Australian surfer Ethan Ewing has received a death threat on social media by a Brazilian fan after Gabriel Medina questioned WSL judging.