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August 2026

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Provisional Schedule AnnouncedPress Releases
30 Aug 2026 read

Wavepool Surf Tour Provisional 2026–2027 Schedule Announced

Nine events across nine countries, Regional Finals and a live World Final make up the provisional Wavepool Surf Tour schedule for 2026–2027 

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Registration and entries remain open throughout the competition windowThe Daily Pulse
20 Aug 2026 read

Alaïa Surf Challenge — Through To 25 October

Registration and entries remain open throughout the competition window, with surfers able to enter and submit rides through August, September and most of October.

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Adaptive Surfing World Champion Ant Smyth Rider Files
14 Aug 2026 read

Rider Files: Multiple World Champion Adaptive Surfer Ant Smyth

Multiple Adaptive Surfing World Champion Ant Smyth has been there since the early days of competitive adaptive surfing. Now based in California, the South African is still competing at the highest level

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Rider Files Zoë HauserRider Files
12 Aug 2026 read

Rider Files: Zoë Hauser

"My favourite wave pool is Alaïa Bay. This is where I train the most and where I feel at home. I love it because it’s a high-performance wave that lets me work on powerful turns and airs."

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Commitment, Creativity, and Control Inside The System
7 Aug 2026 read

Rewarding The Best Surfing - Judging and the Triple C Criteria.

The Wavepool Surf Tour's ‘Triple C’ judging framework is built around three core principles - Commitment, Creativity, and Control - giving judges a clear structure for scaling rides while rewarding the best surfing.

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Rider Files: Warren TuckRider Files
6 Aug 2026 read

Rider Files: Warren Tuck

"The Wavepool Surf Tour is a whole new concept and could be a glimpse into the future of competitive surfing. It’s great to see age divisions that give us older crew a chance to get involved, too."

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