The popularity of surfing as a sport has given rise to many competitions that showcase the skills of the best surfers in the world. One of the most challenging competitions at present is held at Maverick’s in northern California. It is an invitation only event that happens every winter when the wave conditions are ideal.

Surfing competition winner

Meanwhile, the Association of Surfing Professionals or ASP is the governing body that oversees professional surfers and also organises a number of competitions. It sanctions a total of six professional surfing circuits. These are the Foster’s ASP World Tour, the ASP Women’s World Tour, the World Qualifying Series for both men and women, the World Longboarding Tour, the World Junior Championships, and the World Masters Championships.