The World Surf League (WSL), established in 1976, is the
global home of surfing. The WSL is dedicated to changing
the world through the inspirational power of surfing by
creating authentic events, experiences, and storytelling to
inspire a growing, global community to live with purpose,
originality, and stoke.
The WSL is a global organization, headquartered in Santa
Monica and with regional offices in North America, Latin
America, Asia Pacific, and EMEA. The WSL possesses a
deep appreciation for the sport's rich heritage while
promoting progression, innovation, and performance at the
highest levels.
The WSL is comprised of Tours & Events, celebrating the
world’s best surfers across all disciplines and annually
running more than 180 global contests and crowning the
undisputed World Champions across all divisions; WSL
WaveCo, where innovation meets experience; and WSL
Studios, which offers best in class storytelling across
competition, lifestyle, and conservation.