WSL Announces 2025 Championship Tour Changes

The World Surf League (WSL) has unveiled its 2025 Championship Tour schedule, featuring 11 events, including the debut of the Surf Abu Dhabi wave pool and a return to iconic locations like Snapper Rocks and Jeffreys Bay. The tour will commence at Hawaii's Banzai Pipeline on January 27, with the finals taking place at Fiji's Cloudbreak, which has been praised for its challenging surf conditions. WSL CEO Ryan Crosby emphasized the aim to provide a diverse range of surfing experiences, aligning event dates with optimal swell conditions. The mid-season cut remains, reducing the field by one-third after the Margaret River event. Notably, this will be the first time in four years that the finals are held at a new venue, moving away from California's Lower Trestles. The 2025 season promises a mix of high-performance waves and classic breaks, catering to both surfers and fans alike.