Now in its 55th edition, the Ballito Pro is the world’s longest-running professional surfing event and Stop No.3 on the World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series (CS) for men and women.

At the end of the 2024 season, the Top 10 men on the Challenger Series rankings will qualify for the 2025 Championship Tour (CT). Out of the six Challenger Series competitions, only the top four results will count toward their end-of-year rankings.