The world’s best surfers are heading to the South Pacific for the ultimate showdown as the WSL Championship Tour (CT) Finals land at Cloudbreak, Fiji. From August 27 to September 4, the top five men and women in the rankings will battle head-to-head in a one-day Finals event to decide who will be crowned the 2025 World Surf League World Champion. Every wave and every heat will stream live on Red Bull TV.
Cloudbreak: The Ultimate Test
Renowned for its powerful barrels and flawless waves, Cloudbreak is one of the most iconic—and most challenging—surf breaks in the world. It’s the perfect stage for a dramatic finale, where precision, power, and nerves of steel will decide the champions.
Women’s Final 5 Contenders
- Molly Picklum (Australia) – Currently leading the CT rankings, fresh off her Tahiti victory, she’s chasing her first-ever World Title.
- Gabriela Bryan (Hawaii) – Consistent all season and ready to prove herself at one of surfing’s most demanding waves.
- Caitlin “Caity” Simmers (USA) – The defending world champ will do everything to hold on to her crown.
- Caroline Marks (USA) – Olympic gold medalist and 2023 WSL World Champion, her experience at just 23 could give her the edge.
- Bettylou Sakura Johnson (Hawaii) – Young, fearless, and a rising star, she has the talent to upset the rankings.
Men’s Final 5 Contenders
- Yago Dora (Brazil) – Entering Fiji with flair and precision, ready to claim his maiden World Title.
- Jordy Smith (South Africa) – The Tour’s veteran at 37, Smith is chasing his first championship in what has been his strongest season yet.
- Griffin Colapinto (USA) – With three runner-up finishes and two third-place results in recent events, he’s riding a wave of momentum.
- Jack Robinson (Australia) – Calm and calculated, Robinson’s late-season surge secured him a Finals spot.
- Italo Ferreira (Brazil) – The 2019 World Champion and 2020 Olympic gold medalist, always a dangerous contender in heavy surf.
How to Watch
Fans can watch all the action live on Red Bull TV across connected devices, smart TVs, and online. Can’t catch it live? Replays will be available so you won’t miss a single wave.
The question remains: Who will rise at Cloudbreak and be crowned the 2025 World Surf League Champion?