Over the past week, several significant events have unfolded in the world of surfing:
Historic Achievements in Big Wave Surfing
Spanish surfers Natxo Gonzalez and Alberto Truncer made history at the Big Wave Challenge 2026. Gonzalez secured the Men’s Ride of the Year for his impressive paddle-in wave at Mullaghmore Head, Ireland, on December 21, 2025. Truncer earned the Wipeout of the Year for his spectacular fall in Nazaré, Portugal. These accolades highlight Spain’s growing prominence in big wave surfing. (as.com)
Strong Performances in International Competitions
At the REMA Saquarema Surf Festival, a QS 6,000 event held from September 14 to 20 in Itaúna, Brazil, Spanish surfer Ariane Ochoa achieved a commendable second-place finish. She advanced through several rounds, ultimately falling to American Alyssa Spencer in the final. This result underscores Ochoa’s rising status in international surfing. (as.com)
Victories at Lexus Trestles Pro
The Lexus Trestles Pro, a pivotal event in the World Surf League Championship Tour, concluded with notable victories. Canadian surfer Erin Brooks, 19, claimed her third consecutive CT win, defeating Gabriela Bryan in the final. In the men’s division, Brazilian Miguel Pupo secured his second win of the season by edging out Kanoa Igarashi. Both surfers are now strong contenders for the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. (as.com)
South American Surfing Championship Results
The South American Surfing Championship saw surfers from across the continent competing. Argentinian Joaquín Muñoz Larreta and Peruvian Catalina Zariquiey clinched gold in the men’s and women’s shortboard categories, respectively. Their victories provisionally qualify them for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games. (dukesurf.com)
These events highlight the dynamic and competitive nature of the surfing world, with athletes from various nations making significant strides on the international stage.
Highlights:
- Natxo Gonzalez y Alberto Truncer ganan los premios del surf de olas gigantes, Published on Monday, September 21
- Ariane Ochoa roza la victoria en el QS 6.000 de Saquarema, Published on Monday, September 21
- Brooks y Pupo presentan candidatura al oro olímpico con su victoria en Trestles, Published on Monday, September 21
