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Finals
Day Called ON at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented
by Bonsoy
Remaining
Heats of Men's Quarterfinals to Commence at 7:05 a.m.
AEST
Women's
Semifinals, Men's Semifinals And Both Finals to Follow
Event
Winners to Be Crowned Today at Bells Beach
Watch
LIVE at WorldSurfLeague.com
BELLS
BEACH, Victoria, Australia (Sunday, April 27, 2025)
- Finals Day has been called ON at the Rip Curl Pro
Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Stop No. 5 of the
2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT).
The event winners will be crowned today at Bells Beach,
with the Bowl delivering semi-clean surf in the four-to-six
foot range. The remaining two heats of the men's Quarterfinals
will commence at 7:05 a.m. AEST. Followed by the women's
Semifinals, men's Semifinals and women's and men's
Finals. "Today will be Finals Day, and we have
plenty of waves on the Bells Bowl this morning,"
said Renato Hickel, WSL Deputy Commissioner. "There
is a chance that the event will go on hold over the
high tide, and recommence as the tide gets low to
guarantee the best conditions on the Bells Bowl. Conditions
will be assessed throughout the morning."
The
day's opening heat will see Samuel Pupo (BRA) face
Griffin Colapinto (USA). Both competitors will continue
to search for their best result of the season and
aim to avoid the Mid-season Cut. Two event standouts,
Jack Robinson (AUS) and Jake Marshall (USA), will
battle in Quarterfinal 4 this morning. A heat win
here will guarantee Marshall a career-best result,
while for Robinson, it will get him closer to claiming
his maiden Bells Trophy. Reigning WSL World Junior
Champion Luana Silva (BRA) will take on event form
surfer Brisa Hennessy (CRC) in the opening heat of
the women's Semifinals. Aussie duo Isabella Nichols
(AUS) and Tyler Wright (AUS) will match up in Semifinal
2 as Wright eyes off her third Bells Trophy (2022,
2023). Watch the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented
by Bonsoy LIVE at WorldSurfLeague.com. Rip Curl Pro
Bells Beach Men’s Quarterfinal Remaining Matchups
[3 - 4]: HEAT 3: Griffin Colapinto (USA) vs. Samuel
Pupo (BRA) HEAT 4: Jake Marshall (USA) vs. Jack Robinson
(AUS) Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Women’s Semifinal
Matchups: HEAT 1: Luana Silva (BRA) vs. Brisa Hennessy
(CRC) HEAT 2: Isabella Nichols (AUS) vs. Tyler Wright
(AUS)
Watch
LIVE The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy
will hold a competition window through April 28, 2025.
The event will be broadcast LIVE on WorldSurfLeague.com,
and the free WSL App. Check out more ways to watch
from the WSL's broadcast partners.
The
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy is proudly
supported by Rip Curl, Bonsoy, Visit Victoria, Red
Bull, YETI, Apple Watch, Surfline, True Surf, Surf
Coast Shire, GWM, Stone & Wood, Oakberry, Hydralyte,
Boost Mobile, Bioglan, Bond University, and Fatboy
E-bikes. For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com.
About
the WSL The World Surf League (WSL) is the global
home of competitive surfing, crowning World Champions
since 1976 and showcasing the world’s best surfing.
The WSL oversees surfing’s global competitive
landscape and sets the standard for elite performance
in the most dynamic playing field in all of sports.
With a firm commitment to its values, the WSL prioritizes
the protection of the ocean, equality, and the sport’s
rich heritage, while championing progression and innovation.
For
more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com.
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story and coverage via WSL website.
Videos
LIVE
- Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Bonsoy 2025
- Finals Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHj-3wY9iS4
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WSL Fantasy here - https://ctfantasy.worldsurfleague.com/
Bells
Beach on Victoria’s South Coast is the longest-running
surfing competition and will host the 62nd edition
this year. Bells is Australian surfing heritage. With
the hope of scoring long-period, groomed walls, the
surfers will need to display the perfect combination
of power, precision, and timing. The biggest surfing
legends have had the honor of winning and ringing
‘The Bell’ and 2025 will see a hungry new
generation vying for the opportunity to cement their
names in one of surfing’s most prestigious events.
Watch the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Bonsoy
live April 18-28 Watch all the latest surfing action
of the world's best surfers in the world's best waves.
Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews,
right here on the WSL's Youtube channel. For More
Visit: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/
Highlights - Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by
Bonsoy 2025 - Day 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqKRUMYsJnA
The
GWM Catch Up Day 5: More dominant showcases set up
Finals Day draw at Bells Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT2GcYyEiP4
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About
The
World Surf League (WSL) is the global home of competitive
surfing, crowning World Champions since 1976 and showcasing
the world’s best surfing. The WSL oversees surfing’s
global competitive landscape and sets the standard
for elite performance in the most dynamic playing
field in all of sports. With a firm commitment to
its values, the WSL prioritizes the protection of
the ocean, equality, and the sport’s rich heritage,
while championing progression and innovation. (Credit:
WSL)
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The
World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour for 2025
has seen several notable developments recently:
Rip
Curl Pro Bells Beach: The event is ongoing, with the
women's Round of 16 and men's Round of 32 currently
in action. A significant incident involved Moroccan
surfer Ramzi Boukhiam, who suffered a severe knee
injury during the sixth heat and was assisted from
the water by competitors Italo Ferreira and Xavier
Huxtable. Tyler Wright made a strong return, posting
the second-best wave score in the women's opening
round, though poor conditions led to the cancellation
of the men's opening round.
Surf
City El Salvador Pro: Concluding earlier in April,
this event saw standout performances, with Jordy Smith
emerging as the men's winner, showcasing dominance
at Punta Roca. Gabriela Bryan and Isabella Nichols
competed in the women's final, with Nichols advancing
but missing her sister's wedding due to event delays.
Molly Picklum reached the semi-finals, maintaining
her strong season. The event caused notable shifts
in the Championship Tour rankings, with Bryan climbing
to second place behind Caitlin Simmers.
Snapper
Rocks Dropped: The WSL announced the cancellation
of the Snapper Rocks event (originally scheduled for
May 3–13) due to cyclone-related damage to the
sandbank and beach, rendering it unsuitable for competition.
This decision has sparked discussions among fans and
surfers.
John
John Florence's Absence: The three-time world champion
is not competing in the 2025 tour, opting instead
for personal adventures in New Zealand with his family.
His posts have garnered significant attention, with
fans calling his lifestyle the "real Dream Tour,"
overshadowing some WSL events.
Challenger
Series and New Talent: Sierra Kerr, an 18-year-old
Australian prodigy, qualified for the 2025 Challenger
Series alongside her father, Josh Kerr, a former pro
surfer. Their participation is anticipated to draw
attention when the series begins in June in Newcastle,
Australia.
Other
Events and Controversies: The WSL faced criticism
over human rights concerns related to an event in
Abu Dhabi, with fans creating satirical merchandise.
Additionally, Israeli surfers at a Morocco event requested
their nationalities be hidden due to safety concerns,
highlighting geopolitical tensions impacting the tour.
Upcoming
Events: The TOA Pro QS 2,000 in Papara, Tahiti, is
set to kick off the 2025/2026 Hawai’i/Tahiti
Nui season from May 5–10, and the Saltwater Festival
in Bundoran, Ireland, will host the first WSL event
in the region from September 4–7.
These
updates reflect a mix of competitive highlights, logistical
challenges, and off-water narratives shaping the 2025
WSL season. For more details, check the WSL’s
official website. (Grok)
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