The season opener is done and dusted on the WSL Championship Tour, and surfers are now making their way to Margaret River for round two. Gabriela Bryan and Miguel Pupo drew first blood in 2026, grabbing the silverware at Bells, but the latter finds himself priced as a longshot leading into this week. On the contrary, Gabriela Bryan enters the event leading the women’s pre-event odds. Discover the best bets and picks ahead of the visit out west in our preview below.
Go beyond just supporting the WSL Margaret River Pro – check out our partner sportsbooks to get valuable promotions and place your WSL bets. Whether you are backing your favorite surfer or looking for an underdog, our partners offer competitive odds, special playing boosts, and promos designed for surfing fans.
DraftKings
NEW CUSTOMERS BET $5+ ON WSL, GET $100 IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY
Schedule and How to Watch WSL Margaret River Pro 2026
The seaside town of Margaret River trades tranquility for commotion this week as the world’s best surfers battle it out for round two dominance. Organizers have reserved April 16 to April 26 for the event, with opening-round action starting at 7:00 am AWST on Thursday, April 16. Those of us unable to make the trip to Western Australia can follow the competition live on ESPN+ or WSL.com and follow the latest results on the dedicated event page.
Live WSL Odds
2026 WSL Western Australia Margaret River Pro Odds
Event Winner - Men's
Local lad, Jack Robinson, drops in at Margaret River as the heavy favorite. He last bagged this title in 2024, but exited the competition in the round of 32, last time out. Robinson needs a better result in Western Australia after losing to Samuel Pupo in round two at Bells Beach. The legend that is Gabriel Medina impressed on his return to professional surfing, grabbing a semifinal berth in the season opener. His last visit to this venue ended in a round-of-16 defeat, but he did bag top honors here in 2023.
South Africa’s “Golden Boy,” Jordy Smith, is back in the Indian Ocean waters that handed him Victory 12 months ago. The triumph was his first of two on tour last year, but he has work to do here after a round-three loss in Victoria. Miguel Pupo deserves a mention after his sensational start to the campaign. He overcame the challenge of his compatriot Yago Dora, or as we call him, “Mr. Consistent.” Dora has now featured in four out of his last six WSL Championship Tour finals, prevailing twice.
swipe to see more
Surfer
Event Winner Odds
Payout on $20
Jack Robinson
+333
$86.60
Gabriel Medina
+590
$138.00
Griffin Colapinto
+753
$170.60
Ethan Ewing
+776
$175.20
Filipe Toledo
+831
$186.20
Italo Ferreira
+1040
$228.00
Jordy Smith
+1090
$238.00
Yago Dora
+1337
$287.40
Joao Chianca
+1654
$350.80
Seth Moniz
+1676
$355.20
Leonardo Fioravanti
+1702
$360.40
Cole Houshmand
+1876
$395.20
Kanoa Igarashi
+2199
$459.80
Barron Mamiya
+3189
$657.80
Jake Marshall
+3189
$657.80
Morgan Cibilic
+3372
$694.40
Alan Cleland
+3604
$740.80
Joel Vaughan
+3604
$740.80
Crosby Colapinto
+3731
$766.20
Miguel Pupo
+3884
$796.80
Connor O'Leary
+3982
$816.40
Kauli Vaast
+5163
$1,052.60
Rio Waida
+5748
$1,169.60
George Pittar
+8233
$1,666.60
Jack Thomas
+9246
$1,869.20
Ramzi Boukhiam
+10538
$2,127.60
Alejo Muniz
+10538
$2,127.60
Marco Mignot
+10538
$2,127.60
Samuel Pupo
+10538
$2,127.60
Liam O'Brien
+10538
$2,127.60
Mateus Herdy
+10538
$2,127.60
Luke Thompson
+10538
$2,127.60
Oscar Berry
+10538
$2,127.60
Eli Hanneman
+10538
$2,127.60
Jacob Willcox
+10538
$2,127.60
Callum Robson
+10538
$2,127.60
Expert Pick
After missing the 2025 season through injury, Gabriel Medina graced the tour with his presence at Bells Beach. Not only did he compete, but he thrived and made his way into the semi-finals. The 2023 champ at this venue navigates the waters of Margaret River at +590 for the win, potentially paying out $138.00 on a $20.00 wager.
Round 1 Heats - Men's
swipe to see more
Surfer
Heat Odds
Payout on $20
Oscar Berry
-179
$31.18
Jacob Willcox
+133
$46.60
Jack Thomas
-202
$29.90
Mateus Herdy
+150
$50.00
Liam O'Brien
-222
$29.00
Callum Robson
+163
$52.60
Luke Thompson
+147
$49.40
Ramzi Boukhiam
-198
$30.10
Round 2 Heats - Men's
Samuel Pupo stands out as our pick of the surfers in our round two heats. We think the markets have done him a disservice by pricing him at +280 against Cole Houshmand, despite outperforming the American in Victoria. Pupo progressed to the quarter-finals in the first event, defeating Rio Waida and Jack Robinson along the way. Houshand, however, found himself undone by Alejo Muniz in round two at Bells Beach.
swipe to see more
Surfer
Heat Odds
Payout on $20
Samuel Pupo
+280
$76.00
Cole Houshmand
-417
$24.80
Eli Hanneman
+367
$93.40
Kanoa Igarashi
-594
$23.36
Joel Vaughan
+181
$56.20
Barron Mamiya
-250
$28.00
Crosby Colapinto
-500
$24.00
Marco Mignot
+322
$84.40
Gabriel Medina
-594
$23.36
Alan Cleland
+367
$93.40
Kauli Vaast
+298
$79.60
Jack Robinson
-452
$24.42
Rio Waida
-105
$39.04
Connor O'Leary
-126
$35.88
George Pittar
+352
$90.40
Filipe Toledo
-562
$23.56
Seth Moniz
+112
$42.40
Leonardo Fioravanti
-149
$33.42
Joao Chianca
-149
$33.42
Jake Marshall
+112
$42.40
Alejo Muniz
+367
$93.40
Ethan Ewing
-594
$23.36
Morgan Cibilic
+227
$65.40
Miguel Pupo
-324
$26.18
H2H - Men's
Serious value awaits punters in the Margaret River Pro matchups, led by Yago Dora and Gabriel Medina. Dora takes on Jordy Smith as the underdog, despite boasting a 66.7% finals record in his past six competitions. Sportsbooks have Medina at +142 in his contest with Jack Robinson, despite the Brazilian outperforming him in the opening event of the year. Medina entered the semifinals at Bells Beach, while Robinson packed his bags after copping two interference penalties in round two.
swipe to see more
Surfer
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Filipe Toledo
-143
$33.98
Italo Ferreira
+107
$41.40
Griffin Colapinto
-118
$36.94
Ethan Ewing
-113
$37.70
Jordy Smith
-140
$34.28
Yago Dora
+106
$41.20
Joao Chianca
-116
$37.24
Seth Moniz
-114
$37.54
Jack Robinson
-191
$30.48
Gabriel Medina
+142
$48.40
Event Winner - Women's
In her last four WSL competitions, Gabriela Bryan has racked up a 50% win rate. Her most recent arrived in Bells Beach last week, and the news gets better for the Hawaiian. This week, she’s hunting a hat trick of titles in Western Australia, and looking to remain unbeaten after two rounds of the 2026 campaign. Caitlin Simmers starts as the second favorite for top honors, but she hasn’t entered the winners’ circle since the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro in February last year.
The best value for money in the field is Molly Picklum, entering at +400. She’s appeared in every single final since the Lexus Trestles Pro in 2025. The Aussie now boasts an unbeaten run of six finals, with three victories to her name in that period. Her last visit to “The Sandrgroper State” resulted in a quarterfinal exit, and she has yet to taste glory at this venue.
swipe to see more
Surfer
Event Winner Odds
Payout on $20
Gabriela Bryan
+336
$87.20
Caitlin Simmers
+363
$92.60
Molly Picklum
+400
$100.00
Caroline Marks
+578
$135.60
Tyler Wright
+849
$189.80
Carissa Moore
+988
$217.60
Isabella Nichols
+1277
$275.40
Stephanie Gilmore
+1285
$277.00
Erin Brooks
+1487
$317.40
Lakey Peterson
+1861
$392.20
Luana Silva
+2065
$433.00
Bettylou Sakura Johnson
+2292
$478.40
Sawyer Lindblad
+4344
$888.80
Brisa Hennessy
+4364
$892.80
Francisca Veselko
+6111
$1,242.20
Sally Fitzgibbons
+7652
$1,550.40
Bella Kenworthy
+7652
$1,550.40
Anat Lelior
+7652
$1,550.40
Yolanda Hopkins
+7652
$1,550.40
Bronte Macaulay
+7652
$1,550.40
Nadia Erostarbe
+7652
$1,550.40
Vahine Fierro
+7713
$1,562.60
Alyssa Spencer
+7713
$1,562.60
Expert Pick
Gabriela Bryan arrives in Western Australia searching for her third straight victory at this venue. She is emboldened by her triumph last week in Victoria, and paddles out here at +336. Wagering $20.00 on Bryan for the victory stands to potentially payout $87.20.
Round 1 Heats - Women's
Erin Brooks drops in to face Stephanie Gilmore in the pick of our women’s Margaret River matchups. Brooks exited Bells Beach in round two by 0.50 points to Lakey Peterson. Gilmore, on the other hand, endured a first-round loss to Luana Silva, only managing 6.10 in her heat. Brooks is the underdog at +133, while Gilmore starts at -179 after a first-round exit last week.
swipe to see more
Surfer
Heat Odds
Payout on $20
Brisa Hennessy
-315
$26.34
Yolanda Hopkins
+222
$64.40
Francisca Veselko
+141
$48.20
Bella Kenworthy
-190
$30.52
Vahine Fierro
-222
$29.00
Nadia Erostarbe
+163
$52.60
Anat Lelior
+187
$57.40
Sawyer Lindblad
-259
$27.72
Carissa Moore
-335
$25.96
Alyssa Spencer
+234
$66.80
Stephanie Gilmore
-179
$31.18
Erin Brooks
+133
$46.60
Bronte Macaulay
+352
$90.40
Tyler Wright
-562
$23.56
H2H - Women's
Despite a semifinal berth in the opening event, Isabella Nichols starts as the longshot in her matchup with Carissa Moore. Nichols toppled Moore in round two at Bells Beach, carding 16.27 to her opponent’s 15.07. The Australian offers excellent value at +111, possibly paying $47.20 for a $20.00 bet. Our second pick of the matchups is Lakey Peterson, who enters as the +125 underdog against Stephanie Gilmore. The favorite found herself knocked out of the season opener in round one, while Peterson progressed to the quarter finals.
swipe to see more
Surfer
Heat Odds
Payout on $20
Carissa Moore
-148
$33.52
Isabella Nichols
+111
$42.20
Luana Silva
-128
$35.62
Bettylou Sakura Johnson
-104
$39.24
Gabriela Bryan
-160
$32.50
Molly Picklum
+120
$44.00
Caroline Marks
-166
$32.04
Tyler Wright
+124
$44.80
Stephanie Gilmore
-167
$31.98
Lakey Peterson
+125
$45.00
2026 WSL Futures Odds
Men's
swipe to see more
Surfer
Futures Odds
Payout on $20
Yago Dora
+325
$85.00
Gabriel Medina
+350
$90.00
Griffin Colapinto
+400
$100.00
Ethan Ewing
+860
$192.00
Italo Ferreira
+895
$199.00
Jack Robinson
+904
$200.80
Filipe Toledo
+908
$201.60
Leonardo Fioravanti
+1787
$377.40
Kauli Vaast
+1983
$416.60
Barron Mamiya
+2173
$454.60
Kanoa Igarashi
+2525
$525.00
Miguel Pupo
+3025
$625.00
Jordy Smith
+3025
$625.00
Cole Houshmand
+5852
$1,190.40
Joao Chianca
+6992
$1,418.40
Morgan Cibilic
+8233
$1,666.60
Luke Thompson
+8991
$1,818.20
Crosby Colapinto
+9900
$2,000.00
Mateus Herdy
+10317
$2,083.40
Eli Hanneman
+10426
$2,105.20
George Pittar
+10653
$2,150.60
Marco Mignot
+11136
$2,247.20
Jake Marshall
+11136
$2,247.20
Connor O'Leary
+11136
$2,247.20
Ramzi Boukhiam
+11136
$2,247.20
Liam O'Brien
+11264
$2,272.80
Seth Moniz
+14186
$2,857.20
Samuel Pupo
+14186
$2,857.20
Callum Robson
+14186
$2,857.20
Rio Waida
+14186
$2,857.20
Alejo Muniz
+14186
$2,857.20
Joel Vaughan
+14186
$2,857.20
Alan Cleland
+14186
$2,857.20
Oscar Berry
+14186
$2,857.20
Women's
swipe to see more
Surfer
Futures Odds
Payout on $20
Molly Picklum
+286
$77.20
Gabriela Bryan
+396
$99.20
Caitlin Simmers
+500
$120.00
Caroline Marks
+616
$143.20
Erin Brooks
+904
$200.80
Isabella Nichols
+1179
$255.80
Lakey Peterson
+1291
$278.20
Bettylou Sakura Johnson
+1443
$308.60
Carissa Moore
+1446
$309.20
Tyler Wright
+1567
$333.40
Alyssa Spencer
+1896
$399.20
Stephanie Gilmore
+2001
$420.20
Brisa Hennessy
+2028
$425.60
Sawyer Lindblad
+3179
$655.80
Bella Kenworthy
+3688
$757.60
Luana Silva
+5550
$1,130.00
Vahine Fierro
+7965
$1,613.00
Sally Fitzgibbons
+7965
$1,613.00
Francisca Veselko
+7965
$1,613.00
Nadia Erostarbe
+7965
$1,613.00
Yolanda Hopkins
+7965
$1,613.00
Anat Lelior
+7965
$1,613.00
Where to Bet on WSL
The 2026 WSL season is underway, and surfers are moving West to Margaret River for round two. Can Jordy Smith and Gabriela Bryan retain their titles, or will we witness new champions crowned in Western Australia?
How Can I Verify if WSL Betting is Legal in My State?
Refer to your sportsbook’s eligibility requirements, terms, and conditions, or contact your state’s gaming commission to verify your state’s WSL betting legality. Most licensed betting platforms restrict access in prohibited states, saving you from the long confirmation process.
Which Sportsbooks Offer WSL Betting?
For the best WSL betting experience, select reputable, regulated sportsbooks like Fanduel, DraftKings, CaesarsSportsbook, and BetMGM. Check event schedules and relevant offers ahead of every WSL competition. Use Underdog Fantasy for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) gaming.
What is the Current Legal Status of Betting on the World Surf League in the US?
The legal status of WSL betting differs from state to state. The lifting of the federal sports betting ban in 2018 (by the Supreme Court) gave states the independence to legalize sports betting. WSL betting is mostly legal in states with regulated sports betting and licensed sportsbooks like Colorado and New Jersey. Check your sportsbooks and state-specific regulations to confirm availability.
What Are the Most Popular Types of Bets for WSL Events?
Common WSL betting options include outright winner bets, head-to-head matchups, and futures bets (predicting season champions). Most platforms also allow prop bets—for example, you can predict the highest wave score in a competition.
Do Sportsbooks Offer Live Betting for WSL?
Yes. Betting platforms like FanDuel and BetMGM have live betting options. Their users can place bets during the WSL competition. For example, bettors can predict the next wave score, who will win the ongoing heat, or whether a competitor will achieve a given aggregate. Note that not all events may qualify for live betting. Check out your sportsbook live betting section for more.
Can I Bet on WSL Events Even If My State Doesn’t Allow Sports Betting?
Consider Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) if your state does not allow sports betting. Unlike traditional betting, DFS falls under a different regulatory framework, making it legal in several jurisdictions. DFS platforms like Underground Fantasy and DraftKings DFS are common in states where sports betting is illegal.
Please refer to Affiliated Operators’ T&C. Void where prohibited. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
The World Surf League restructured the 2022 Championship Tour, combining the men’s and women’s schedules and moving the Pipe Masters to the season opener. It replaced the traditional world-title decider with a one-off Final Five event, reinstated a midseason cut after five events that halves the field, mirrored men’s and women’s schedules across all stops, and created a Challenger Series to give top regional Qualifying Series surfers and CT rejects a pathway back to the Tour — including a slot for the 2023 Championship Tour. League officials said the changes were intended to stage more contests in better conditions and to drive progression; at the time of reporting the Final Five location had not been announced.
Those structural changes reshaped competition and the pathways for athletes. Critics argued the revisions reduce opportunities for late-season comebacks and surprise upsets, citing Jack Robinson’s drop from 12th in 2021 to 26th as an example of a result that could be affected by a midseason cut. Wildcards and replacement surfers strongly impacted event outcomes, even as veteran competitors such as Kelly Slater continued to win amid increased flux, and former champion Mick Fanning made a wildcard return to Bells Beach after retiring. Reporting also referenced Simon Anderson’s invention of the thruster as part of the sport’s ongoing technical progression.
The format changes intersected with other storylines on the Tour: Bells Beach returned to the CT for the first time since 2018 after COVID-related breaks, and Italo Ferreira’s 2018 Bells win was noted as a precursor to his 2019 world title and Olympic gold. The WSL’s revisions produced headline championship outcomes — reporting cited both Carissa Moore and Gabriel Medina as entering finals ranked No. 1 and claiming world titles — while raising questions about whether the new format will accelerate performance and innovation or erode underdog narratives and unpredictability. The preview also flagged mental-health leaves for Gabriel Medina and Caroline Marks as a notable subplot affecting top competitors.
When you think of surfing, Alabama may not be the first state that comes to your mind. However, the state has found a new way for its fans to engage with the wave. World Surf League (WSL) DFS has made watching surfing events rewarding, with the chance to win real money by predicting individual surfers’ …
Organizers at the Margaret River Pro in Margaret River, Western Australia, said a solid swell filled Main Break, producing overhead to head-high, six- to eight-foot surf that enabled A-class power surfing. Judges rewarded aggressive approaches throughout the day, and photographers captured a pumping first day as athletes pushed for high-performance turns and committed maneuvers.
Officials ran 28 heats on day one: eight Women’s Round 1 heats, four Men’s Round 1 heats and 16 heats to finish Men’s Round 2. First call was set for 6:50 a.m. AWST Thursday, with a possible 7:05 a.m. start; the event runs through April 26.
The world’s best surfers have arrived for Stop No. 2 on the Championship Tour and as part of the GWM Aussie Treble, an early-season indicator of form. Kanoa Igarashi called the six- to eight-foot waves “so rippable,” likening Margarets at that size to a “big XL version of Lowers,” and said he struggled early but found his rhythm after the first 20 minutes. Organizers said coverage and heat running will depend on how the swell and local conditions evolve, with fans and media poised to follow a concentrated period of high-performance surfing over the coming days.
The penultimate event of the 2025 season has arrived, and there is a change at the top of the men’s Championship Tour rankings. Brazilian Yago Dora wears the yellow jersey into French Polynesia, but he starts as the sixth favorite in the Lexus Tahiti Pro pre-event odds. Molly Picklum leads the women’s bracket, but Caitlin …
Best Bets: WSL Margaret River Pro Pre-Event Odds Analysis 2026
The season opener is done and dusted on the WSL Championship Tour, and surfers are now making their way to Margaret River for round two. Gabriela Bryan and Miguel Pupo drew first blood in 2026, grabbing the silverware at Bells, but the latter finds himself priced as a longshot leading into this week. On the contrary, Gabriela Bryan enters the event leading the women’s pre-event odds. Discover the best bets and picks ahead of the visit out west in our preview below.
Go beyond just supporting the WSL Margaret River Pro – check out our partner sportsbooks to get valuable promotions and place your WSL bets. Whether you are backing your favorite surfer or looking for an underdog, our partners offer competitive odds, special playing boosts, and promos designed for surfing fans.
Schedule and How to Watch WSL Margaret River Pro 2026
The seaside town of Margaret River trades tranquility for commotion this week as the world’s best surfers battle it out for round two dominance. Organizers have reserved April 16 to April 26 for the event, with opening-round action starting at 7:00 am AWST on Thursday, April 16. Those of us unable to make the trip to Western Australia can follow the competition live on ESPN+ or WSL.com and follow the latest results on the dedicated event page.
Live WSL Odds
2026 WSL Western Australia Margaret River Pro Odds
Event Winner - Men's
Local lad, Jack Robinson, drops in at Margaret River as the heavy favorite. He last bagged this title in 2024, but exited the competition in the round of 32, last time out. Robinson needs a better result in Western Australia after losing to Samuel Pupo in round two at Bells Beach. The legend that is Gabriel Medina impressed on his return to professional surfing, grabbing a semifinal berth in the season opener. His last visit to this venue ended in a round-of-16 defeat, but he did bag top honors here in 2023.
South Africa’s “Golden Boy,” Jordy Smith, is back in the Indian Ocean waters that handed him Victory 12 months ago. The triumph was his first of two on tour last year, but he has work to do here after a round-three loss in Victoria. Miguel Pupo deserves a mention after his sensational start to the campaign. He overcame the challenge of his compatriot Yago Dora, or as we call him, “Mr. Consistent.” Dora has now featured in four out of his last six WSL Championship Tour finals, prevailing twice.
swipe to see more
Expert Pick
After missing the 2025 season through injury, Gabriel Medina graced the tour with his presence at Bells Beach. Not only did he compete, but he thrived and made his way into the semi-finals. The 2023 champ at this venue navigates the waters of Margaret River at +590 for the win, potentially paying out $138.00 on a $20.00 wager.
Round 1 Heats - Men's
swipe to see more
Round 2 Heats - Men's
Samuel Pupo stands out as our pick of the surfers in our round two heats. We think the markets have done him a disservice by pricing him at +280 against Cole Houshmand, despite outperforming the American in Victoria. Pupo progressed to the quarter-finals in the first event, defeating Rio Waida and Jack Robinson along the way. Houshand, however, found himself undone by Alejo Muniz in round two at Bells Beach.
swipe to see more
H2H - Men's
Serious value awaits punters in the Margaret River Pro matchups, led by Yago Dora and Gabriel Medina. Dora takes on Jordy Smith as the underdog, despite boasting a 66.7% finals record in his past six competitions. Sportsbooks have Medina at +142 in his contest with Jack Robinson, despite the Brazilian outperforming him in the opening event of the year. Medina entered the semifinals at Bells Beach, while Robinson packed his bags after copping two interference penalties in round two.
swipe to see more
Event Winner - Women's
In her last four WSL competitions, Gabriela Bryan has racked up a 50% win rate. Her most recent arrived in Bells Beach last week, and the news gets better for the Hawaiian. This week, she’s hunting a hat trick of titles in Western Australia, and looking to remain unbeaten after two rounds of the 2026 campaign. Caitlin Simmers starts as the second favorite for top honors, but she hasn’t entered the winners’ circle since the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro in February last year.
The best value for money in the field is Molly Picklum, entering at +400. She’s appeared in every single final since the Lexus Trestles Pro in 2025. The Aussie now boasts an unbeaten run of six finals, with three victories to her name in that period. Her last visit to “The Sandrgroper State” resulted in a quarterfinal exit, and she has yet to taste glory at this venue.
swipe to see more
Expert Pick
Gabriela Bryan arrives in Western Australia searching for her third straight victory at this venue. She is emboldened by her triumph last week in Victoria, and paddles out here at +336. Wagering $20.00 on Bryan for the victory stands to potentially payout $87.20.
Round 1 Heats - Women's
Erin Brooks drops in to face Stephanie Gilmore in the pick of our women’s Margaret River matchups. Brooks exited Bells Beach in round two by 0.50 points to Lakey Peterson. Gilmore, on the other hand, endured a first-round loss to Luana Silva, only managing 6.10 in her heat. Brooks is the underdog at +133, while Gilmore starts at -179 after a first-round exit last week.
swipe to see more
H2H - Women's
Despite a semifinal berth in the opening event, Isabella Nichols starts as the longshot in her matchup with Carissa Moore. Nichols toppled Moore in round two at Bells Beach, carding 16.27 to her opponent’s 15.07. The Australian offers excellent value at +111, possibly paying $47.20 for a $20.00 bet. Our second pick of the matchups is Lakey Peterson, who enters as the +125 underdog against Stephanie Gilmore. The favorite found herself knocked out of the season opener in round one, while Peterson progressed to the quarter finals.
swipe to see more
2026 WSL Futures Odds
Men's
swipe to see more
Women's
swipe to see more
Where to Bet on WSL
The 2026 WSL season is underway, and surfers are moving West to Margaret River for round two. Can Jordy Smith and Gabriela Bryan retain their titles, or will we witness new champions crowned in Western Australia?
Place your bets with our partner sportsbooks and check out our WSL Betting Guide if you’re new to the tour.
And remember, bet smart, have fun, and enjoy every wave.
Odds subject to change by sportsbook.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Refer to your sportsbook’s eligibility requirements, terms, and conditions, or contact your state’s gaming commission to verify your state’s WSL betting legality. Most licensed betting platforms restrict access in prohibited states, saving you from the long confirmation process.
For the best WSL betting experience, select reputable, regulated sportsbooks like Fanduel, DraftKings, Caesars Sportsbook, and BetMGM. Check event schedules and relevant offers ahead of every WSL competition. Use Underdog Fantasy for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) gaming.
The legal status of WSL betting differs from state to state. The lifting of the federal sports betting ban in 2018 (by the Supreme Court) gave states the independence to legalize sports betting. WSL betting is mostly legal in states with regulated sports betting and licensed sportsbooks like Colorado and New Jersey. Check your sportsbooks and state-specific regulations to confirm availability.
Common WSL betting options include outright winner bets, head-to-head matchups, and futures bets (predicting season champions). Most platforms also allow prop bets—for example, you can predict the highest wave score in a competition.
Yes. Betting platforms like FanDuel and BetMGM have live betting options. Their users can place bets during the WSL competition. For example, bettors can predict the next wave score, who will win the ongoing heat, or whether a competitor will achieve a given aggregate. Note that not all events may qualify for live betting. Check out your sportsbook live betting section for more.
Consider Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) if your state does not allow sports betting. Unlike traditional betting, DFS falls under a different regulatory framework, making it legal in several jurisdictions. DFS platforms like Underground Fantasy and DraftKings DFS are common in states where sports betting is illegal.
Please refer to Affiliated Operators’ T&C. Void where prohibited. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
Related Posts
WSL revamps CT: Final Five, midseason cut, Challenger Series
The World Surf League restructured the 2022 Championship Tour, combining the men’s and women’s schedules and moving the Pipe Masters to the season opener. It replaced the traditional world-title decider with a one-off Final Five event, reinstated a midseason cut after five events that halves the field, mirrored men’s and women’s schedules across all stops, and created a Challenger Series to give top regional Qualifying Series surfers and CT rejects a pathway back to the Tour — including a slot for the 2023 Championship Tour. League officials said the changes were intended to stage more contests in better conditions and to drive progression; at the time of reporting the Final Five location had not been announced.
Those structural changes reshaped competition and the pathways for athletes. Critics argued the revisions reduce opportunities for late-season comebacks and surprise upsets, citing Jack Robinson’s drop from 12th in 2021 to 26th as an example of a result that could be affected by a midseason cut. Wildcards and replacement surfers strongly impacted event outcomes, even as veteran competitors such as Kelly Slater continued to win amid increased flux, and former champion Mick Fanning made a wildcard return to Bells Beach after retiring. Reporting also referenced Simon Anderson’s invention of the thruster as part of the sport’s ongoing technical progression.
The format changes intersected with other storylines on the Tour: Bells Beach returned to the CT for the first time since 2018 after COVID-related breaks, and Italo Ferreira’s 2018 Bells win was noted as a precursor to his 2019 world title and Olympic gold. The WSL’s revisions produced headline championship outcomes — reporting cited both Carissa Moore and Gabriel Medina as entering finals ranked No. 1 and claiming world titles — while raising questions about whether the new format will accelerate performance and innovation or erode underdog narratives and unpredictability. The preview also flagged mental-health leaves for Gabriel Medina and Caroline Marks as a notable subplot affecting top competitors.
How to Play World Surf League DFS in Alabama
When you think of surfing, Alabama may not be the first state that comes to your mind. However, the state has found a new way for its fans to engage with the wave. World Surf League (WSL) DFS has made watching surfing events rewarding, with the chance to win real money by predicting individual surfers’ …
Officials run 28 heats as Margaret River swell hits
Organizers at the Margaret River Pro in Margaret River, Western Australia, said a solid swell filled Main Break, producing overhead to head-high, six- to eight-foot surf that enabled A-class power surfing. Judges rewarded aggressive approaches throughout the day, and photographers captured a pumping first day as athletes pushed for high-performance turns and committed maneuvers.
Officials ran 28 heats on day one: eight Women’s Round 1 heats, four Men’s Round 1 heats and 16 heats to finish Men’s Round 2. First call was set for 6:50 a.m. AWST Thursday, with a possible 7:05 a.m. start; the event runs through April 26.
The world’s best surfers have arrived for Stop No. 2 on the Championship Tour and as part of the GWM Aussie Treble, an early-season indicator of form. Kanoa Igarashi called the six- to eight-foot waves “so rippable,” likening Margarets at that size to a “big XL version of Lowers,” and said he struggled early but found his rhythm after the first 20 minutes. Organizers said coverage and heat running will depend on how the swell and local conditions evolve, with fans and media poised to follow a concentrated period of high-performance surfing over the coming days.
Best Bets: WSL Lexus Tahiti Pro Pre-Event Odds Analysis 2025
The penultimate event of the 2025 season has arrived, and there is a change at the top of the men’s Championship Tour rankings. Brazilian Yago Dora wears the yellow jersey into French Polynesia, but he starts as the sixth favorite in the Lexus Tahiti Pro pre-event odds. Molly Picklum leads the women’s bracket, but Caitlin …