The NSW Pro Surf Series will return to the Central in 2024, when the region hosts the second of two World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) events in March.
Surfing NSW will maintain its enduring partnership with the NSW Government, Destination NSW, and the local councils of Port Stephens (where the first event will be held in February) and Central Coast.
These collaborations and financial assistance are pivotal for providing competitive pathways in Australia, and the continued championing of NSW’s rich surfing heritage.
“This will be the ninth consecutive year running for the NSW Pro Surf Series and since its conception in 2016 it has become a key asset to our pathways and community,” Surfing NSW Chairman John O’Neill said.
“We consider ourselves incredibly grateful that these events are able to showcase how lucky we are to live in NSW, put on such great events for our community of surfers and allow local businesses to showcase their services and region to the world.”
As a cradle for world-class surfers, NSW takes pride in fostering talents who have gone on to dominate the world stage.
The NSW Pro Surf Series is a testament to this legacy, offering both local and international surfers a platform to excel in front of local, interstate and international spectators drawn to the spectacle of young, high-performance surfing.
“The WSL is excited to return to NSW for the 2024 regional Qualifying Series,” WSL APAC Regional Tour Manager Ty Sorati said.
“Port Stephens and the Central Coast have become staples on our regional schedule and, year after year, deliver awesome conditions for our surfers to compete in.
“We look forward to continuing our great relationship with Surfing NSW in 2024 and can’t wait to see the next crop of Aussie up-and-comers qualify for the next Challenger Series season.”
Designed to elevate Australian surfers in the global rankings, the NSW Pro Surf Series also provides a road-trip blueprint for travelling athletes and their entourages, specifically timed and located to invite the ultimate exploration of NSW’s coastline.
Event 1 will be held at Port Stephens on February 22-23 and Event 2 will be held on the Central Coast from March 4-8.
The 2024 NSW Pro Surf Series will be supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
All events will be webcast through worldsurfleague.com and the WSL App.
For more information on these events head to worldsurfleague.com or check the free WSL App.