International Surfing Museum debuts WSL50 exhibition in Huntington Beach

The International Surfing Museum will open WSL50, a new exhibition celebrating 50 years of professional surfing under the World Surf League. The exhibit traces the sport’s evolution from its 1970s origins to a global phenomenon, featuring rare imagery, memorabilia, surfboards, trophies and original event artwork across six decades of World Championships. A companion booklet highlights essential journalism from influential surf writers, offering deeper insight into the sport’s history. The museum, a hub of surf culture, serves as the ideal venue for this retrospective.