THE RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA WA TRIALS PROVIDE A PATHWAY TO THE PRO FOR 24 LOCAL SURFERS

TRIGG BEACH WA/AUS (Thursday 2nd April 2026), Western Australia’s top surfers are preparing for their shot at the world stage, with 24 athletes set to contest the 2026 WA Local Trials for the opportunity to compete in the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour’s Western Australia Margaret River Pro.

The Relationships Australia WA WA Local Trials will take place on Friday 10 April 2026 at Surfers Point, Margaret River, with 12 men and 12 women battling for two coveted wildcard positions into the Margaret River Pro.

Surfing Western Australia has been working closely with the World Surf League to ensure the WA Trials allows maximum opportunity for West Australian surfers to compete. Surfing WA has created the Pathway to the Pro, allowing WA athletes to qualify for the Trials via a variety of events. This pathway provides greater opportunity for the incredible surfers coming out of Western Australia to compete at the elite level on the World Surf League Championship Tour.

These trials are more than just a competition, they are a true gateway to surfing greatness. Two local heroes, one male and one female, will earn the ultimate opportunity to compete alongside the world’s best, right here at home.

This event represents the pinnacle of our Pathway to the Pro,” said Surfing WA COO Matt Wilson. “Western Australia has an incredible depth of surfing talent, and this pathway ensures our surfers have genuine opportunities to progress from local competition right through to the Championship Tour.”

Fans can expect to see some familiar faces in the waters off Margaret River, including former Championship Tour surfer Bronte Macaulay (Margaret River), and 2025 Challenger Series surfer Willow Hardy (Margaret River), who earned the wildcard into last year’s Pro. They’ll be joined by standout talents including 2026 Open Men’s State Champion Macklin Flynn (Cowaramup), as well as Okie Fraser (Margaret River), Jack Thomas (Yallingup) and Mia McCarthy (Margaret River).

Surfers were selected based on their outstanding performances over the past 12 months, across the WSL World Qualifying Series, state titles, specialty events, and nominations from local boardriders clubs.

The Relationships Australia WA Local Trials will run on Friday 10 April at Surfers Point, Margaret River. Follow live scores and results via www.liveheats.com, stay updated through Surfing WA’s social media, or visit www.surfingwa.com.au for more information.

For the latest news on the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, visit www.worldsurfleague.com.

WA LOCAL TRIALS 2026 – MEN’S INVITEES

1. Macklin Flynn (Cowaramup)
2. Maverick Wilson (Dunsborough)
3. Jack Thomas (Yallingup)
4. Okie Fraser (Margaret River)
5. Ben Spence (Margaret River)
6. Jolan Bonelli (Margaret River)
7. Ace Flynn (Cowaramup)
8. Otis North (Yallingup)
9. Fletcher Llanwarne (Trigg)
10. Jack Mitchell (Margaret River)
11. Finn Lange (Margaret River)
12. Josh Cattlin (Yallingup)

WA LOCAL TRIALS 2026 – WOMEN’S INVITEES

1. Willow Hardy (Margaret River)
2. Olive Hardy (Margaret River)
3. Isi Campbell (Denmark)
4. Ruby Berry (Margaret River)
5. Bronte Macaulay (Margaret River)
6. Kaleisha Launders (Margaret River)
7. Leila Fraser (Margaret River)
8. Rosie Gillett (Dunsborough)
9. Ily Fraser (Margaret River)
10. Mia McCarthy (Margaret River)
11. Grace Cook (Cowaramup)
12. Stella Annesley (Margaret River)