Durban – The 56th Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill is in full swing, celebrating the festival theme Sea. Sound. Waves.
On Tuesday,1 July 2025, the iLembe Surf Riders Association held a fundraiser at La Fiamma Grill to support the iLembe Surf Development programme, featuring live music, raffles, and an exciting auction.
The Litter4Tokens Environmental Campaign is making waves at Willard Beach with over 20 trained collectors tracking recycling and nurdle removal in real time.
Visitors can join the Mermaid Tear Catcher challenge and help keep our oceans clean.
After the last heat today, don’t miss the Pro’s vs Musos clash, where world #1 Jordy Smith (Durban) will be hitting the water for a fun showdown of surf and sound today after the last heat of the day.
Meanwhile, the free Ballito Pro Music Concerts Presented by Corona kicked off yesterday at Salt Rock Main Beach, showcasing top South African artists like Matthew Mole, DJ Merlon, Kyle Cassim, and many more.
The party continues tonight and Friday from 5:30 pm with Corona Sunset Sessions, Battle of the DJs, and After Dark events.
Daytime festivalgoers can also enjoy yoga, fitness sessions, and family-friendly beach activities throughout the event.
Check out the full festival programme at: www.theballitopro.com
Don’t miss any of the action at the 2025 Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill Festival! #seasoundwaves
#ulwandle umsindo amagagasi
Watch LIVE: The Challenger Series will be broadcast LIVE on WorldSurfLeague.com, the free WSL app, and the WSL’s YouTube channel. Also, check out more ways to watch from the WSL’s broadcast partners.
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Former WSL professional surfer Heather Clark (Port Shepstone) enjoying the surfing action at the Ballito Pro Challenger Series. 
Sophie Bell (Salt Rock) and Kirstie Du Preez (Warner Beach) 
Young surfers receive an autograph from professional WSL surfer Griffin Colapinto (USA) at the iLembe Surfriders Fundraiser 
Durban surfers Melokuhle Zotshana, Sibusis Ngiba, Siyanda Hewitt, Wandile Deya 
Luke van der Merve, O’Neils Paul Canning (Durban) and his daughter Adriana Canning 
