Get ready, Gold Coast! The 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour is bringing back the iconic Snapper Rocks to the international surfing stage. After a five-year hiatus from the Championship Tour, Snapper Rocks will once again play host to the world’s best surfers.
Nestled on Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast, Snapper Rocks is famous for its long, right-hand point breaks, delivering perfect waves that have captivated surf fans and pros alike. Known for its challenging yet exhilarating conditions, this legendary surf spot will now feature as Stop No. 6 on the tour, offering a prime opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills on one of the most exciting stages in competitive surfing.
The Snapper Rocks event will follow the Australian leg of the tour, with earlier stops at Bells Beach in Victoria and Margaret River in Western Australia. This trifecta of Australian locations promises a thrilling mix of power, finesse, and endurance for the athletes, making for an unforgettable experience for fans watching both live and online.
2025 WSL Championship Tour: An Exciting Lineup of Stops
The 2025 WSL Championship Tour schedule is packed with diverse locations, kicking off with the legendary Pipeline on Oahu’s North Shore in January and wrapping up with the finals at Cloudbreak, Fiji, in September. The tour will span 11 regular-season events across nine countries, reintroducing fan-favorite spots like Snapper Rocks, Lower Trestles, and Jeffreys Bay, alongside a new venue in Abu Dhabi.
The 2025 season promises a perfect blend of heavy barrels, high-performance waves, and pristine point breaks. With the new tour structure and a range of incredible locations, surfers will have ample opportunity to prove their mettle and compete for a place in the WSL Final 5.
World Title to be Decided at Cloudbreak, Fiji
In an exciting first, the 2025 WSL Finals will be contested at the renowned Cloudbreak in Fiji. Known for its deep, heavy barrels and powerful left-hand waves, Cloudbreak will provide an intense setting for the season’s climax, as the top five male and female surfers face off for the World Title.
For local surf fans and global enthusiasts alike, Snapper Rocks’ return marks a triumphant comeback, as this beloved surf spot has consistently delivered some of the most thrilling moments in the sport. The countdown to May 2025 is officially on, so mark your calendars and prepare to witness world-class surfing action at one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic breaks.
With the full schedule now released, there’s plenty to look forward to in the 2025 WSL Championship Tour season. The waves are set to be epic, the athletes are primed, and Snapper Rocks is ready to deliver a spectacle that will echo through the annals of surfing history. See you there!
The Countdown to Snapper Begins with the event Scheduled from May 3 to May 13, 2025.
