<p>Wetsuits at the ready, the 2024 World Surf League is about to get underway. The annual series of events used to determine who is both the best male and female surfer on planet commences on January 29 at the Banzai Pipeline in where else but Hawaii.</p>
<p>This is the first in a long line of events scheduled for 2024 as the world’s best surfers do battle to see who will be crowned the next WSL champion.</p>
<p>With it being summer Down Under and a number of Aussies in contention in both the men and women’s brackets, there has never been a better time to turn your attention towards the world of surfing.</p>
<p>So, who will stand tall and who will wipe out? For all the latest news, analysis, odds, and predictions for the 2024 World Surf League, check out our WSL preview below. Surf’s up indeed.</p>
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<h2>WSL 2024 Men’s Preview – The Contenders</h2>
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<p>Is it going to be a “in with the new, out with the old” moment this season in the Men’s WSL bracket?</p>
<p>Seasoned WSL veterans like Gabriel Medina, Filipe Toledo and John John Florence will have to attempt to hold back the advances of young guns such as Jack Robinson, Griffin Colapinto and Aussie Ethan Ewing.</p>
<p>Can experience hold strong? Or will youth ride the wave of victory? Let’s take a look at all the contenders for this year’s male WSL crown.</p>
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<p><strong>Filipe Toledo</strong></p>
<p>The rightful favourite in the WSL Men’s Championship market, Filipe Toledo is the reigning champ and will be out to defend his crown in 2024.</p>
<p>His unwavering consistency on tour should have him well in the frame again this year and with the WSL Finals once again back in Trestles, they should favour his smaller wave style.</p>
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<p><strong>Jack Robinson</strong></p>
<p>Jack Robinson should be back at his best after some mid-tour hiccups last season due to injury - expect him to be an absolute powerhouse at all big barrelling locations this season.</p>
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<p><strong>Gabriel Medina</strong></p>
<p>The elder statesmen and seasoned veteran of this bunch. Gabriel Medina’s experience, notorious competitiveness, and drive to reclaim the WSL throne means he’s always in contention.</p>
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<p><strong>Ethan Ewing</strong></p>
<p>Young Australian Ethan Ewing finished off a strong year in 2023 by finishing second in the World Surf League standings. Last year he showcased that he's ready to take on the elites with multiple tour stop wins. Can he go one better and win it all this time around?</p>
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<p><strong>Griffin Colapinto</strong></p>
<p>Young American Griffin Colapinto managed a strong third place finish at last year's WSL final.</p>
<p>His form indicates a surfer ready to break through with some serious momentum. Expect him to start the year strong with a diverse skill set allowing him to be a topflight threat at absolutely any wave.</p>
<p>Also, as the hometown hero of Trestles, expect the local crowd to rally behind him if he can make finals this year.</p>
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<p><strong>John John Florence</strong></p>
<p>John John Florence is simply surfing royalty. Recognised as one of the greatest pipe surfers of his era, Florence won back-to-back World Surf League titles in 2016 and 2017.</p>
<p>Whilst injuries have plagued him the last few seasons, he always shows glimpses of the raw talent and experience that make him one of the best to ever do it. It would be foolish to count him out of this season’s WSL championship race.</p>
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<p><em><strong>WSL 2024 Predicted Men’s Champion: Filipe Toledo.</strong></em></p>
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<h2>Latest WSL Men's Odds 2024</h2>
<h2>WSL 2024 Women’s Preview – The Contenders</h2>
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<p>In a similar story to the men’s bracket, the ladies are also facing a changing of the guard moment with surfers like Caitlin Simmers, Molly Picklum and Caroline Marks emerging to put pressure on veterans such as Tyler Wright.</p>
<p>This narrative has been amplified further by the bombshell news that Australian surfing royalty and eight-time WSL Champion Stephanine Gilmore has announced she will be taking a 12-month hiatus from competitive surfing and will not be participating in this season’s World Surf League.</p>
<p>If that wasn’t big enough, five time WSL champion and one of the favourites for this year’s title, Carissa Moore has also pulled the pin on her involvement in the 2024 season. </p>
<p>So, on the back of these two huge withdrawals will the young guns take over? Or will the remaining old guard stand their ground? Let’s take a look at the contenders for the Women’s WSL 2024 title.</p>
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<p><strong>Caroline Marks</strong></p>
<p>The young reigning WSL champ is carrying some serious momentum after a finals win at her hometown break Trestles. Expect her to continue this momentum as she looks to defend her crown.</p>
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<p><strong>Tyler Wright</strong></p>
<p>Aussie Tyler Wright possesses an excellent blend of strength, style, and strategy with how she approaches her surfing. A perennial podium threat and former back-to-back champion, expect her to be chasing another WSL title this year.</p>
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<p><strong>Molly Picklum</strong></p>
<p>Another Aussie in with a shot is rising star Molly Picklum who is poised for a big season after multiple finals appearances at events last year. We expect this to be her breakthrough season on tour.</p>
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<p><strong>Caitlin Simmers</strong></p>
<p>Rounding out the contenders in the women’s bracket is young American prodigy Caitlin Simmers.</p>
<p>After officially arriving on the tour last year with statement wins at Portugal and Rio, expect her to establish herself as a genuine title challenger as she continues to mature as a surfer and gain experience.</p>
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<p><em><strong>WSL 2024 Predicted Women’s Champion:</strong></em> Molly Picklum. </p>
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<h2>Latest WSL Women’s Odds 2024</h2>
<h2>WSL 2024 Tour Schedule and Dates</h2>
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<p><strong>Banzai Pipeline, Hawaii, USA: </strong>January 29 - February 10.</p>
<p><strong>Sunset Beach, Hawaii, USA: </strong>February 12 – 23.</p>
<p><strong>Peniche, Portugal: </strong>March 6 – 16.</p>
<p><strong>Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia: </strong>March 26 – April 5.</p>
<p><strong>Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: </strong>April 11 – 21.</p>
<p><strong>Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia: </strong>May 22 – 31.</p>
<p><strong>Punta Roca, El Salvador: </strong>June 6 – 15.</p>
<p><strong>Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: </strong>June 22 – 30.</p>
<p><strong>Cloudbreak, Fiji: </strong>August 20 – 29.</p>
<p><strong>WSL Finals, Trestles, San Clemente, California, USA: </strong>September 6 – 14.</p>
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