The Challenger Series, where some of the world's best surfing talent fights for a spot on next year's Championship Tour gets underway in September at the US Open, then heads to Europe for a two-stop series in Portugal and France before heading to Hawaii for the grand finale.
What?
Michel Bourez - WSL / Laurent Masurel
The Quiksilver and ROXY Pro France are Stop No.3 on the condensed, four-stop Challenger Series this season, and the second of two on the European continent.
By the time competitors land in France, the first two events will be completed and we'll have a first look at the potential graduating class halfway through the Challenger season.
No room for error as each result will count in the bid to qualify the Top 12 Men and Top 6 Women for the following season's CT.
Where?
A-frames for days - WSL / Laurent Masurel
The iconic stretch of sand between the three cities of Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse are constantly hailed as some of the world's best beach breaks and for good reason.
Ultra consistent, this one long beach may look exactly the same for hundreds of kilometers, but don't be fooled, each little corner of a sandbank can produce a very unique wave, potentially world-class on its day.
But it's also some of the trickiest conditions surfers will face in their season, as tide swings and wind can turn any great session into a nightmare just as much as a seemingly soft, dormant little wave can go epic at any time.
When?
Tune in from October 16-24, 2021 and check out all the photos, videos and updates from the Quiksilver and ROXY Pro France at WorldSurfLeague.com.
In the meantime, check out some of the best shots from past events in the area!
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 11: Jeremy Flores of France advances to the final of the 2019 Quiksilver Pro France after winning Semi Final Heat 1 at Le Graviere on October 11, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/WSL via Getty Images)
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 3: Yago Dora of Brazil advances directly to Round 3 of the 2019 Quiksilver Pro France after placing second in Heat 3 of Round 1 at Le Culs Nus on October 3, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/WSL via Getty Ima
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 11: Michel Bourez of France, Tahiti is eliminated from the 2019 Quiksilver Pro France with an equal 9th finish after placing second in Heat 8 of Round 4 at Le Graviere on October 11, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 7: Peterson Crisanto of Brazil is eliminated from the 2019 Quiksilver Pro France with an equal 17th finish after placing second in Heat 11 of Round 3 at Le Graviere on October 7, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masu
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 7: Wade Carmichael of Australia advances to Round 4 of the 2019 Quiksilver Pro France after winning Heat 6 of Round 3 at Le Graviere on October 7, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/WSL via Getty Images)
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 11: Ezekiel Lau of Hawaii is eliminated from the 2019 Quiksilver Pro France with an equal 9th finish after placing second in Heat 2 of Round 4 at Le Graviere on October 11, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/W
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 11: Marc Lacomare of France advances to the quarter finals of the 2019 Quiksilver Pro France after winning Heat 3 of Round 4 at Le Graviere on October 11, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/WSL via Getty Image
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 3: Leonardo Fioravanti of Italy advances directly to Round 3 of the 2019 Quiksilver Pro France after winning Heat 3 of Round 1 at Le Culs Nus on October 3, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/WSL via Getty Imag
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 7: Marco Mignot of France is eliminated from the 2019 Quiksilver Pro France with an equal 17th finish after placing second in Heat 9 of Round 3 at Le Graviere on October 7, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/WS
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 7: Tatiana Weston-Webb of Brazil advances to the quarter finals of the 2019 Roxy Pro France after winning Heat 4 of Round 3 at Le Graviere on October 7, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/WSL via Getty Images)
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 7: Johanne Defay of France advances to the quarter finals of the 2019 Roxy Pro France after winning Heat 6 of Round 3 at Le Graviere on October 7, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/WSL via Getty Images)
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 8: Caroline Marks of the United States is eliminated from the 2019 Roxy Pro France with an equal 5th finish after placing second in Quarter Final Heat 4 at Le Graviere on October 8, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Po
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 3: Keely Andrew of Australia advances directly to Round 3 of the 2019 Roxy Pro France after winning Heat 4 of Round 1 at Le Culs Nus on October 3, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/WSL via Getty Images)
- WSL / Damien Poullenot
-
HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 3: Nikki Van Dijk of Australia will surf in Round 2 of the 2019 Roxy Pro France after placing third in Heat 3 of Round 1 at Le Culs Nus on October 3, 2019 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/WSL via Getty Images)
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
The 3W: 2021 Quiksilver and ROXY Pro France
WSL
The Challenger Series, where some of the world's best surfing talent fights for a spot on next year's Championship Tour gets underway in September at the US Open, then heads to Europe for a two-stop series in Portugal and France before heading to Hawaii for the grand finale.
What?
The Quiksilver and ROXY Pro France are Stop No.3 on the condensed, four-stop Challenger Series this season, and the second of two on the European continent.
By the time competitors land in France, the first two events will be completed and we'll have a first look at the potential graduating class halfway through the Challenger season.
No room for error as each result will count in the bid to qualify the Top 12 Men and Top 6 Women for the following season's CT.
Where?
The iconic stretch of sand between the three cities of Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse are constantly hailed as some of the world's best beach breaks and for good reason.
Ultra consistent, this one long beach may look exactly the same for hundreds of kilometers, but don't be fooled, each little corner of a sandbank can produce a very unique wave, potentially world-class on its day.
But it's also some of the trickiest conditions surfers will face in their season, as tide swings and wind can turn any great session into a nightmare just as much as a seemingly soft, dormant little wave can go epic at any time.
When?
Tune in from October 16-24, 2021 and check out all the photos, videos and updates from the Quiksilver and ROXY Pro France at WorldSurfLeague.com.
In the meantime, check out some of the best shots from past events in the area!
Marc Lacomare
Check out highlights from the opening day of competition at the QS3,000 Caparica Surf Fest where Europe's best take on stormy surf for a
Women's Opening Round Enjoys Fun Rippable Waves; Experience Pays Off as Men Fight Elements in Rounds 1 and 2; Next Call Wednesday, March
The QS3,000 Pro Santa Cruz pres. by Noah Surf House continues in great waves and Europe's best tears apart the lineup with a flurry of
Big powerful Galician surf sets the scene on Day 5 for the Quarterfinals of the ABANCA Pantin Classic Galicia Pro.
The Caparica Surf Fest decides its semifinalists in good little surf again and eyes a big weekend finish in Portugal.
ROXY Pro France
The 2022 Quiksilver and ROXY Pro France are the sixth events in this year's Challenger Series, which will decide qualification for the 2023
Connor O'Leary and Brisa Hennessy earn massive wins in France, edging closer to returning to the Championship Tour in 2022.
The American youngster turns in epic performance to reach Quarterfinals in France.
Everything you need to know heading into the Quiksilver and ROXY Pro France including the stacked heat draw, forecast, format, and more.
The women's Round of 64 gets underway in fun, rippable conditions on the inside bank at Les Culs Nus. Catch all the action.