- Western Australia Margaret River Pro returns as crucial decider event for World Surf League's Championship Tour
- More than 50 of the world's best professional surfers will descend on Margaret River to tackle the famous swell at Main Break
- Supported by the WA Government through Tourism WA
The world's top surfers have returned to the South West for the fiercely competitive Western Australia Margaret River Pro.
Thousands of spectators, fans, and support crew will descend on Margaret River from 17-27 May to watch the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event, which gathers the sport's global elite men and women surfers to compete for championship points.
The surf competition is a proven visitor drawcard for the area, with the 2023 event attracting more than 3,500 visitors to the Margaret River region, injecting over $8 million into the local economy.
The Western Australia Margaret River Pro also acts as the Mid-season Cut, making it the last chance for surfers to score points to carry them through to the next phase of the tour, leading to heightened global attention on the event.
The Pro showcases the Margaret River region to audiences around the world through its global media coverage and online broadcast, as well as through the social media profiles of celebrity surfers, including Italo Ferreira, Caroline Marks, Jack Robinson, Caitlin Simmers, Filipe Toledo, and Tyler Wright.
For more about the World Surf League Championship Tour calendar, visit www.worldsurfleague.com
As stated by Tourism Minister Reece Whitby:
"The WA Government has been proud to support the Western Australia Margaret River Pro for more than 25 years, as one of our most iconic and beloved events.
"This event brings thousands of visitors to the Margaret River region, creating a recurring boost to the local economy as visitors book out the region's hotels, explore its wineries and restaurants, and engage with local tourism operators.
"The high-profile talent this event brings to Margaret River is always cause for excitement and presents a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase the beauty and wonder of the region through the surfers' social media platforms, which are followed by millions of people across the world.
