Sarah Baum Solidifies her Africa QS Lead as Kirra Pinkerton Takes Ballito Open Title
Kirra Pinkerton claimed a confidence-boosting Ballito Open victory in pumping Willard Beach surf, while South Africa’s own Sarah Baum stormed into a second consecutive Africa Qualifying Series final to cement her place at the top of the rankings!
Sarah Baum and Anastasia Venter Crown a Golden Day for South Africa
Champions at home, as Sarah Baum claimed the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Qualifying Series 2,000 with a final win over France’s Sarah Leiceaga, and Anastasia Venter won the inaugural Pro Junior, capping a golden finals day for South Africa at Herolds Bay.
Three South Africans Carry the Flag into Vic Bay Surf Pro Semifinals on Sunday
The home side has plenty to cheer at the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro, with defending champion Natasha van Greunen, Sarah Baum and Zoë Steyn into the women’s semifinals, setting up an all South African clash between Baum and Van Greunen.
Emily Jenkinson Leads South African Charge Behind Hina-Maria Conradi at Vic Bay
Reunion’s Hina-Maria Conradi lit up Victoria Bay with the day’s biggest total, with Emily Jenkinson the leading South African as she, Taylor Emslie, Gabriella Herbst, Jasmine Venter and Leah Lepront surfed into the Round of 16 at the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro.
Natasha van Greunen Returns to Defend Her Vic Bay Surf Pro Crown
The home season starts here as 2025 champion Natasha van Greunen returns to lead a deep women’s field into the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro on the Garden Route, with a new Pro Junior division giving the next generation its stage.
Annette Gonzalez Etxabarri Wins the Ballito Open as Sarah Baum Tops Regional Rankings
Basque Country’s Annette Gonzalez Etxabarri beat Portugal’s Teresa Bonvalot to win the WSL QS 2,000 Ballito Open in two-to-three foot surf while South Africa’s Sarah Baum retains the rankings lead in KwaDukuza on Sunday
Anastasia Venter Secures Back-To-Back Wins at the Nelson Mandela Bay Pro Junior
Anastasia Venter defeated Lily Heny to defend her title and win the WSL Africa Junior Qualifying Series 2025 Nelson Mandela Bay Pro Junior in bumpy two-to-three foot surf at Pollok Beach in Gqeberha on Sunday
Jessie van Niekerk Wins Cape Town Surf Pro and WSL Challenger Series Qualification Alongside Louise Lepront
Jessie van Niekerk has won the World Surf League Qualifying Series Cape Town Surf Pro QS 1,000 at Long Beach in Kommetjie, Cape Town on Sunday to qualify for the WSL 2025 Challenger Series along with season champion, Louise Lepront
Natasha van Greunen Over the Moon after Winning the Vic Bay Surf Pro in George
Natasha van Greunen is over the moon after winning her maiden WSL QS 1,000 title when she pushed hard to out-surf runner-up Zoë Steyn and win the Victoria Bay Surf Pro at Harold’s Bay in George on Sunday
Jessie van Niekerk Joins Repeat Qualifier Remi Fourie in WSL QS Vic Bay Pro Surf QFs
Repeat WSL QS qualifier Remi Fourie is joined by Emily Jenkinson in Sunday’s Victoria Bay Pro Quarterfinals with Louise Lepront looking to continue her winning form as the tour returns to one of South Africa’s favourite surf spots since 2019.
Louise Lepront Wins the SA Open of Surfing in Gqeberha
Louise Lepront beat runner-up Natasha van Greunen in the final to win the SA Open of Surfing much improved conditions to extend her lead atop of the WSL Africa QS rankings at Pollok Beach in Gqeberha on Sunday
Competitors Battle the Elements on Opening Day of SA Open of Surfing
Remi Fourie and Crystal Hulett progress to the Quarterfinals of the World Surf League’s Qualifying Series Stop No.4 of the 2024/2025 WSL Africa regional season, the SA Open of Surfing in Gqeberha on Sunday