description World Surf League Overview
The World Surf League (WSL) is the governing body for professional surfers and is responsible for organizing the annual world championship tour. Originally established in 1976 as the International Professional Surfers (IPS), it later became the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) before rebranding to the World Surf League in 2015. The WSL organizes competitions around the world, with men's and women's Championship Tours, Qualifying Series, Big Wave Tour, and Longboard Championship. These events are held at premier surfing locations and attract the world's top competitive surfers, who are judged on their performance on waves.
help World Surf League FAQ
What is the difference between the WSL Championship Tour and Challenger Series?
The Championship Tour is the top global circuit, while the Challenger Series provides a route for surfers trying to qualify for it. Competitors generally reach the Challenger Series through regional Qualifying Series events.
How does the WSL decide its world champions?
Surfers earn ranking points at Championship Tour events across the season. Under the Finals format used in recent seasons, the highest-ranked men and women advance to a one-day title showdown.
Which famous breaks host World Surf League events?
The tour has visited Pipeline in Hawaii, Teahupo'o in Tahiti, Bells Beach in Australia, and Jeffreys Bay in South Africa. The calendar can change with each season.
When did the ASP become the World Surf League?
The Association of Surfing Professionals adopted the World Surf League name in 2015. The modern world tour traces its lineage to the professional circuit established in 1976.
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