The New Era
of Competitive
Surfing.
Surfing is growing globally, driven by Olympic visibility and a new generation of athletes and fans. Wave pools remove geographic barriers and unlock consistent, repeatable performance conditions — bringing surfing to inland and urban communities year-round.
WPST provides the competition structure for this new era: a digital-first qualification window, local leaderboards, and a clear pathway to Regional and World Finals — helping the sport and the wave pool industry grow together.
“Wavepool Surf Tour is transforming the landscape of competitive surfing through high-energy, scalable events in world-class wave pools.”
Built for the
Wave Pool Era.
WPST unites surfers, enthusiasts, and pros — showcasing the full spectrum of wave pool talent worldwide.
Digital First
A global surf tour built specifically for wave pools. Competitors submit their best two waves, two lefts, two rights or one of each. Using AI video technology from the host venue.
Inclusive Access
Online access, community focus, and multiple divisions across age groups, genders, and disciplines — from Groms to Legends, Adaptive to Bodyboard.
Clear Pathway
A credible route from local qualification through regional heats to the World Final — crowning champions across every category.
Fair Conditions
Consistent, controlled wave pool conditions eliminate ocean unpredictability and ensure every competitor is judged on the same wave.
3-Month Window
A flexible event period gives athletes time to submit their best performances, with optional night surfing sessions for venues.
The Triple C
Criteria.
Developed by experienced professional and international judges to support consistent, transparent scoring across all venues and conditions.
Surfing with COMMITMENT, executing maneuvers in the critical part of the wave, showing maximum risk and high-degree of difficulty
Surfing with CREATIVITY, adding a combination of fundamental maneuvers with advanced and innovative maneuvers.
Surfing with CONTROL, linking maneuvers with speed, power, flow and style
A Division
for Everyone.
WPST champions are crowned across multiple divisions designed to celebrate surfing talent at every level — from young Groms making their first competitive waves to seasoned Legends proving age is no barrier.
From Local
to World Final.
Competitors submit their best two waves, two lefts, two rights or one of each, using the host's AI video technology — removing logistical barriers to entry.
Events staged across Europe, United Kingdom, the Middle East, USA, Australia, Brazil and Asia — growing to 24 events by Year 3.
Top local and regional surfers qualify for the annual World Final — creating a credible competitive ladder at every level. Regional ratings leaders at the end of the regional online tour events also qualify for the annual world final.
An elite live event crowning champions across all categories — the pinnacle of the Wavepool Surf Tour season.
Meet the
Team.
An entrepreneur with lifelong surf industry experience and a leading figure in the surf park sector. A passionate surfer and former ASP/ISA Competitor, Mark played a pivotal role in the 2021 Alaïa Open, which inspired the Wavepool Surf Tour.
Over three decades in professional surfing. Competitor (1987 - 94), ASP Europe Tour Manager, WCT Judge, and COO of World Professional Surfers (1995–2012). International Head Coach at the 2023 Asian and ISA World Surfing Games. Owner of Starfish Surf House - Jeffreys Bay.
Entrepreneurial surf‑park innovator and former CFO/CEO, Craig built The Wave—Europe’s first award‑winning inland surf destination—and advises global projects including Bahrain Surf Park. With deep finance expertise and a track record of scaling high‑performance businesses, he brings strategic clarity, sustainable thinking and practical leadership to fast‑growth surf‑park ventures.
Global business leader and surf‑park pioneer, Damon has built and operated two of the world's first surf parks, driving growth through strategic innovation and operational excellence. An avid surfer and award‑winning CEO, he brings deep industry expertise, creative problem‑solving and a passion for shaping the future of surf‑park development.
Surfer, Shaper, Professional Surfing Official. 30 years of judging experience in professional surfing. Former Surfing America and WLT head judge. 20 years of involvement in the international surfboard manufacturing industry.
Publisher, Editor, Corporate Communications, Event Media. Over 30 years of experience in surf media. Brand communications for Billabong, Quiksilver, Hurley, Rip Curl. Editorial roles at Zigzag, Surf Europe, Surfer's Path, as well as editorial contributor to Stab, Tracks, Surfer's Journal, and others. Surf brand team and event management.
A wavepool competition specialist and initiator of the Alaïa Bay Open since 2021. With over a decade directing contests for the Swiss Surfing Association and a Master's in Elite Sports from EHSM Magglingen, Dario brings world-class event expertise.
Over 25 years in web application development with a First-Class BSc in Mathematics and AI. Based in Porthtowan, Emile leads the technical architecture of the WPST platform — combining scalable systems expertise with a lifelong passion for surfing.
Haydn is a web developer with 13+ years of experience building websites for leading surf brands and e-commerce partners worldwide. A former Springbok surfer and the 2025 South African Surfing Open Men’s Champion, he brings a competitor’s eye and a lifelong love of surfing to the WPST.
24 years in marketing and brand development, and a published surf photographer who has been surfing since 1985. Scott oversees the early phases of the WPST brand, building a solid platform for the tour's global launch.
Non-practising solicitor: qualified in England & Wales, New South Wales and before the High Court of Australia. Experience working in top-tier law firms, and in-house at a global insurer. Loves surfing.
Visual communication expert and the designer behind our logo. She is a multidisciplinary designer who works in design and content creation, keeping the brand engaging and true to surf culture. Skilled and experienced video editor with a solid understanding of surf culutre.
+25 years of experience in the surf and retail industry, a strong background in customer service, administration and operations. With numerous surf events and projects over the years, she has developed a deep understanding of the needs of surfers and the wider surf community. Natasha oversees operational support and administration.
Host WPST
at Your Venue.
WPST is more than a surf tour — it's a movement. By hosting an event you join a global network of wave pool venues helping to define the future of competitive surfing.