The 2025 International Surfing Association (ISA) World Surfing Games in El Salvador lacks participation from top Championship Tour (CT) surfers because it does not offer direct Olympic qualification for Los Angeles 2028. The absence contrasts with the 2019-2024 cycle, where the event was mandatory or offered Olympic slots. Some surfers, like Sally Fitzgibbons and Kauli Vaast, are participating due to personal reasons or federation agreements. The event has 297 surfers from 61 nations, and the ISA emphasizes its importance for seeding in future Olympic qualification cycles. The Brazilian Surf Federation noted that Yago Dora and Ítalo Ferreira chose to rest, and that the absence of CT stars creates opportunities for other athletes, such as Douglas Silva.

The International Surfing Association (ISA) announced that the 2025 World Para Surfing Championship (WPSC) will take place in Oceanside, California, from November 2-7. The event expects over 150 athletes from 25 national teams, aiming for inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games. ISA President Fernando Aguerre emphasizes the commitment to para surfing's Paralympic inclusion, with efforts to meet International Paralympic Committee standards. Key athletes include Eric Dargent (FRA), Nate Hirsch (USA), Sofia Tcherniak (AUS), Isabella Vieira (BRA), and Rin Yamamoto (JPN). Oceanside, previously hosting the 2015 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, offers suitable beach conditions for para surfing.

The International Surfing Association (ISA) has added Togo and Uzbekistan as its 118th and 119th members. Togo's federation aims to develop surfing with its limited coastline, focusing on youth development and sustainable tourism. Uzbekistan, a landlocked country, intends to promote surfing and related sports, aiming for Olympic participation and integrating surfing into youth programs. ISA President Fernando Aguerre emphasized surfing's unifying power and its role in expanding the Olympic movement, offering global pathways for surfers.

The International Surfing Association (ISA) has welcomed Saint Lucia as its 117th member federation. Saint Lucia is the 11th ISA member in the Caribbean region. The Saint Lucia Surfing Association (SLSA) aims to develop surfers and promote sustainable practices. Saint Lucia will send its first junior national team to the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship this year.

The International Surfing Association (ISA) expressed disappointment after the IOC excluded Longboard Surfing from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. While a request for additional Shortboard slots was also declined, the ISA remains committed to including Longboard in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games and applauds the IOC’s efforts to promote gender equality.