# Pro surfer suspended over alleged Tahiti incident

> World surfing bodies suspend a competitor after allegations involving a teenage Australian surfer at an August gathering in Tahiti.
- Title: Pro surfer suspended over alleged Tahiti incident · Abc
- Summary: World surfing bodies suspend a competitor after allegations involving a teenage Australian surfer at an August gathering in Tahiti. The International Surfing…
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- Source: Abc — https://abc.net.au/news/2026-10-16/pro-surfer-suspension-police-gather-evidence-in-tahiti/107270662
- Published: 2026-10-16T01:53:00+00:00
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- Topics: surfing, international surfing association, world surf league, tahiti, suspension, allegations, news, politics
## Two surfing bodies suspend competitor
The International Surfing Association and World Surf League announced this week they had suspended a male competitor after learning of serious allegations. Neither organisation has identified the suspended surfer.
## Alleged incident at Tahiti party
The alleged incident happened at a private gathering in Tahiti in August, reportedly after the final day of the Outerknown Tahiti Pro surfing event.It involved a teenage Australian female surfer and at least three men.
## Jurisdiction dispute between police
Tahiti police believe they lack jurisdiction because the alleged victim reported their complaint to Australian police. NSW Police said French Polynesian police have jurisdiction and carriage of the investigation.
## ISA suspends pending investigation
The ISA provisionally suspended the surfer from ISA-sanctioned events pending further investigation. It said the decision was taken in the interest of athlete safety and does not constitute a determination of wrongdoing.

> This precautionary decision has been taken in the interest of athlete safety and welfare, and does not constitute a determination of wrongdoing.
## Tahiti police gathering evidence
Local police in French Polynesia are gathering evidence relating to the alleged incident to have ready for Australian law enforcement, but are yet to receive a formal request for information.
## Key takeaway

The International Surfing Association and World Surf League suspended a male professional surfer this week following serious allegations at a private gathering in Tahiti in August.