The 2025 WSL World Champions
September 5, 2025The 2025 WSL season has come to a thrilling close, and the champions are officially crowned. From high-stakes competition to epic waves, this season kept fans on the edge of their seats. At the Lexus WSL Finals in Fiji, the 2025 champions were officially crowned, proving themselves on one of surfing’s biggest stages.
The 2025 World Surf League (WSL) season brought together the best surfers from around the world to compete for the title of the best of the best. The season ended at the Lexus WSL Finals in Fiji, where the champions were finally crowned.
Women’s World Champion: Molly Picklum
At just 23 years old, Molly Picklum is the 2025 Women’s World Champion! No one matched her consistency throughout the season, and time and again, Molly showed she was the one to beat.
Bringing the trophy home to Australia, she proves herself as a rising star in the world of surfing.
Men’s World Champion: Yago Dora
After seven seasons competing with the world’s best, Brazilian surfer Yago Dora has achieved his long-awaited World Title!
This marks not only his first World Championship but also Brazil’s eighth, a proud milestone for both Yago and his country. His dedication and skill have finally earned him the top spot.
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Congratulations to Molly Picklum and Yago Dora – the 2025 World Surfing Champions!
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Beatrice Lindfors
About the author: My name is Beatrice, but Bea for short, and I’ve been a writer and content creator for Lapoint since 2022. My life revolves around my laptop and backpack as I travel the world, always with a stop in Ericeira; the camp vibe and the Portuguese sunsets have my heart.
Life goal? Visit every country.
Obsession? The Sri Lanka waves, the Atlantic Ocean and tracking down the best coffee (whichever my current location is).
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