"The decision follows significant cyclone-related impacts to the Snapper Rocks sandbank and beach..."
Whilst you may be busy either counting money gained or ruing money not gained in latest stock market spike, major surf news has just dropped. Currently in the midst of an El Salvador event that is threatening to run forever, the World Surf League just announced that it is dropping Snapper Rocks, post Bells, as its sixth stop.
Per the scintillating press release:
The decision follows significant cyclone-related impacts to the Snapper Rocks sandbank and beach, which has made the location currently unsuitable for the CT. Extensive assessments and engagements have confirmed that the bank is extremely unlikely to recover in time for the event window from May 3 – 13, 2025.
The stretch of sand from Snapper Rocks to the Kirra groyne—known as the “Super Bank”—is famed for producing long, flawless waves. However, after crossing the Gold Coast coastline in early March, ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has left a deep trough where the famed waves typically break, leaving the iconic super bank and beach without the sand needed to host the upcoming CT event. While the Tweed Sand Bypass System usually helps restore the sandbanks at Snapper much quicker than other beaches, widespread erosion along the Tweed Coast has limited the sand available for replenishment. As a result, while the sand may return in the coming months, it is extremely unlikely to recover in time for the upcoming CT event.
Where will our heroes and heroines be heading instead?
“While we are, of course, disappointed Snapper Rocks won’t be hosting the highly anticipated return of the Championship Tour this May, we know Burleigh is a world-class point break that will challenge the globe’s very best surfers,” Experience Gold Coast CEO John Warn said. “For surfing fans, the relocation of the Gold Coast Pro to Burleigh provides a unique and very special opportunity to watch the world’s leading surfers do battle at one of the world’s most iconic surfing destinations steeped in history. There is no doubt our famous Super Bank at Snapper will return better than ever, planning for this in 2026 is underway, and we look forward to seeing the Gold Coast Pro back to its rightful home for the 2026 event and beyond.”
Feint praise for Burleigh, if the text means anything.
Thoughts?
Prayers?
More as the story develops.
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If somebody needs sand the WSL would give them a shrub. If somebody needed a shrub the WSL would give them sand.
Bundaberg Burliegh Pro! Curren vs. Elkerton “Yoo-hoo” barrels! Good times mate, cheers 🍻
Hopefully they can move the
Margs pro to trigg point or yallingup at that rate .
This time you’ve gone too far. Pistols at dawn, sir.
Is there a better wave than Yalls with a [lot of] West in a 2.3 -3.5m swell?
My old rheumy eyes fill with tears at the sweet memories.
human error at the controls?
Great older frames. Knuckleheads will never not be cool.
Its just a shitty company to invest in. Riding motorcycles on roadways is dangerous enough as is, and now you got cars creeping up on you without making a fucking sound.
Don’t buy their dip.
Look at nuclear energy companies. AI has one ferocious appetite for energy. There’s some good get in early opportunities, but it requires you do the research.
Well the Burleigh shard is just as good as Cooly’s.
they should rename it Stubbies and bring back in the meter maids to peacock up and down the strip.
If netanyoohoo steps his game up, and finishes construction on the Gaza Resort/Wave Pool in time, the 2026 season will rock! Don’t fret over Oceanic let downs…..
They should re-use the scaffolding and commentary team from the boardriders battle. It can be spun as a One Ocean initiative.
Thats joel at kirra.
Thanks Chief.
You bet
Right before Dr. Slater stone cold dropped in on him w/priority.
They both got shacked so all good, great comp that one, back when huey didnt hate the wooz
I think Jake was the contest director, and called it masterfully.
There goes the Australian Rock Market, straight down Davy Jones’ Average Locker
Should just move the comp to Lennox
Jodie Cooper wildcard.
Probably better than Burleigh most days, right ?
Was more of a joke reference to the time they tried to hold the CT there. Popular move…
there were no casualties in this release of a memoir’
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I’d rather they take action instead of just cross their fingers for the next month and hope the sand fills in.