Tatiana Weston-Webb Withdraws from WSL, Citing Mental Health

Tatiana said:

“This has not been an easy time for me. I am incredibly grateful for everything I have achieved in surfing so far, and for the support I have always received from my sponsors, team, and fans. Every achievement has been the result of intense and collective effort. Recently, I realized that I needed to pay closer attention to my emotional health. As an athlete, I have always been passionate about what I do, but I also know that taking care of my well-being is essential to honoring my passion and continuing to compete at a high level. The emotional and physical exhaustion I have felt lately were clear signs that it was time to pause and reconnect with myself. 

"Talking about mental health in sports is something I believe is important for all of us. I want to be honest with those who follow and support me by acknowledging that showing vulnerability does not make us weaker; on the contrary, it makes us more human and connected, and it also allows us to reach our full potential both in and out of competition. This break is not an end, but a new beginning. I know that with everyone’s support, I will return to the water stronger, more self-aware, and more passionate than ever.”

Elsewhere, 8x world champion Stephanie Gilmore has also taken the 2025 season off, same with 5x world champ Carissa Moore, who recently welcomed her first baby. On the men’s side, reigning world champ John John Florence has similarly withdrawn to focus on travel and raising his son.

As for Tatiana, and her slot on the CT, the WSL added: “an additional position will be open at each event. This position will be assigned to an event wildcard at every stop.”