The World Surf League (WSL) Sydney Surf Pro will be staged from 17-24 May 2023 at North Narrabeen allowing fans to watch professional local and international surfers go head-to-head on one of the Northern Beaches favourite breaks.
In 2022 WSL launched the Challenger Series, as a new level of competition to provide athletes more opportunities at the highest level to qualify for the elite Championship Tour (CT).
Australian athletes will take part alongside international stars.
This year’s WSL Sydney Surf Pro will welcome surfers from all over the globe including; Kolohe Andino and Evan Geiselman from the USA, Jadson Andre from Brazil, Hiroto Ohara and Amuro Tsuzuki from Japan, and Vahina Fierro from Tahiiti and Kauli Vasst competing for France.
Australian favourites include Sally Fitzgibbons, Nikki Van Dijk, Jarvis Earle, Morgan Cibilic and Joel Vaughan as well as local heroes George Pittar from Manly and Dylan Moffat from Narrabeen will also join the line up.
Council is proud to sponsor this world class event, following last year’s successful Sydney Surf Pro at Manly.
Interim CEO Louise Kerr said Council has proudly supported this annual event because of the wonderful spirit of surfing competition it engenders.
“We are proud to once again support this event. It’s a major tourism drawcard for the Northern Beaches, and one that showcases our beautiful beaches while also supporting our local surfing talent.
“North Narrabeen is highly regarded as one of the best surf breaks on the Northern Beaches and this event attracts the highest level of talent, wonderful partners and offers fans the best experience,” Ms Kerr said.
Council has a long-standing partnership with WSL for the Sydney Surf Pro, which has traditionally been held at Manly Beach.
There is also a prelude to the main event which is the Pro Juniors and that will be happening over the weekend of 13/ 14 May.