diff --git a/src/backend/wayland/wl_backend.c b/src/backend/wayland/wl_backend.c
index 905682c..b61caaa 100644
--- a/src/backend/wayland/wl_backend.c
+++ b/src/backend/wayland/wl_backend.c
@@ -6436,11 +6436,6 @@ wl_update_pointer_focus(uint32_t time_msec)
     if (surface) {
         if (surface != last_focused_surface) {
             last_focused_surface = surface;
-            /* Set default cursor on new surface entry.  The client will
-             * override via wl_pointer.set_cursor, but if we're in a grab
-             * (move/resize, DND) the grab system manages the cursor. */
-            if (!wl_state.grab_type)
-                wl_set_cursor_image("left_ptr");
         }
         wlr_seat_pointer_notify_enter(wl_state.seat, surface, sx, sy);
         wlr_seat_pointer_notify_motion(wl_state.seat, time_msec, sx, sy);
@@ -6450,8 +6445,8 @@ wl_update_pointer_focus(uint32_t time_msec)
             last_focused_surface = NULL;
         }
         wlr_seat_pointer_clear_focus(wl_state.seat);
-        /* Restore WM cursor when pointer leaves all surfaces.
-         * Don't reset during grabs — pointer_change_grab manages that. */
+        /* When pointer leaves all surfaces, reset to default arrow.
+         * Don't reset during grabs — the grab system manages the cursor. */
         if (!wl_state.grab_type)
             wl_set_cursor_image("left_ptr");
     }