SAME SAME – João Mendonça.

SAME SAME – João Mendonça.

"I’m super stoked to share my new surf edit, SAME SAME! This project means a lot to me. As you know, the surfer’s life isn’t always easy, so every bit of support really makes a difference and keeps the dream alive." Says João Mendonça

Shot across contrasting landscapes—from sick cold barrels in Portugal to the tropical waves of Indo. Hit the link and spread the love people.

Llywelyn Williams Four-Time World Para Surf Champ

Llywelyn Williams Four-Time World Para Surf Champ

words: Steve White Photos: Jersson Barboza & Sean Evans (ISA media centre)

Llywelyn “Sponge” Williams has been crowned ISA World Para Surf Champion for the fourth year in a row.

Sponge retained his title after winning gold in the Men’s Kneel category of the competition held at Oceanside, California on Saturday 7th November.

The event was held in perfect conditions, with clean waves pumping into Oceanside in the 4-6ft range – an optimal stage for competitors to showcase their skills.

Wearing green, Sponge was first out of the blocks in his final; he pulled into a right-hander peeling towards the pier, drew deep bottom turns and went rail-to-rail before riding carefully through the pier to open his account on a 6.0.

In the red rash-vest, Dijackson Santos hit back on a solid left, driving hard off the bottom and smashing the lip, getting his fins free. A triumphant fist was held skyward as the Brazilian emerged through the white water, a manoeuvre that earned an incredible 9.33 from the judges.

Sponge composed himself to find another runner — this one longer, steeper, and full of scoring potential. The Abersoch local linked precise carves and smooth rail transitions all the way to the inside, earning a 7.67 to push his combined total to 13.67 – just 0.01 ahead of Dijackson on 13.66.

France’s Maxime Cabanne and Mexico’s Juan Martín Díaz Martínez fought to find rhythm. However, Sponge and Santos turned things into a two-horse race. With eight minutes remaining, the 2024 world champ used priority cleverly to preserve the slenderest of leads and claim a famous victory.

Llywelyn became AASP World Tour Champion for the first time in September before securing top honours at the European Para Surf Championships in October. This latest win caps a stellar year for the Welsh athlete, who extends his dominance over the Men’s Kneel division at world level.

Reacting to the win, Sponge said:

“I was determined to get a fourth gold heading here, and I put in the work. The division has changed a little from last year, so the pressure was on for the finals. To win by .01 with holding priority for 13 minutes was intense, but we got the win for Wales once again.

“I’ve been watching Dijackson right the way through the competition and I knew he could score big. I knew I just needed two good waves and luckily early on I missed all the stanchions and got through the pier to the other side, so I was happy about that.

“I got the second wave and just played the game, using priority. There’s a lot more to it than just catching waves and having fun; we’re here working, we want the gold medal and I did my job.”

Reflecting on his run of world championship wins, Sponge said:

“In 2021, I had an interference call and lost my first position in the final three minutes, so I was just so determined to get my first title in 2022, and now it’s even more work to try to keep it. I worked for ten years for the initial win, and it’s just more work now and competitions are getting tougher, more people are joining the community.

“It’s just great to see the sport grow as we push towards the Paralympics to come in 2032 hopefully, so there’s a lot more work to be done.

“Huge thanks to Sarah [Gibbons] my team manager, and to Ollie (Vaughan Jones) who’s joined us this year. Thank you to all my sponsors: Graham Heath Construction, Gimblet Rock Holiday Park, Domain des Jeanne wine company, and DW Williams and Sons.

“Without the support, we can’t do this and we hope that more people come on board to support these amazing athletes to carry on chasing the dream!”

Team England wins 3 medals at ISA World Para Surfing Championships  

Team England wins 3 medals at ISA World Para Surfing Championships  

Team England wins 3 medals at ISA World Para Surfing Championships  

Zoe Smith – Silver. Para Surfing Stand 2. Based in Bournemouth, Dorset.

Melissa Reid – Silver. Para Surfing Visually Impaired 2. Based in Porthtowan, Cornwall.

Hannah Dines – Copped. Para Surfing Prone 2. Based Manchester/Glasgow.

With a team of only 7 athletes due to the recent holding of the European Para Surfing Championships, and late announcement of the 2025 ISA World Para Surfing Championships, Team England once again did really well winning 3 medals and ranking 7th overall. 

 For the first time in its 10th year of holding the event, the north side of Oceanside Pier was this year’s venue. The surf pumped throughout the week, although by midday on most days the onshore winds picked up, and that combined with big tides meant the low tide heats were pretty tricky. 

With a team of 4 male and 3 female athletes, and a smaller than normal support crew, it seemed to be a tough week ahead, but with everyone pulling together the optimism was high. This year there were 24 countries represented and around 135 athletes, in the 18 classifications classes. 

 As traditional the event started off with the parade of nations, walking to the auditorium where the sands of the nations were received, and the event was formally opened. 

There was still time on the Sunday to run through some heats as there was 35 hours of surfing ahead. 

 Most of the divisions were set up to be a qualification format. With all Surfers in classifications with more than five people, surfing twice against each other and their top two scores over the two heats would decide who would go through into the next round. 

Onto the Contest and Men’s Performance 

In the men’s side of the competition, Pegleg Bennett was up against some pretty tough opposition in the Stand 2, and unfortunately, despite a valiant effort got knocked out in the early rounds, as did Spike Kane at his home beach, this time surfing in Prone 2. 

One of our visually impaired athletes, David Lewis, in the VI2 division, battled valiantly in tough conditions with his guide Peg. In the second of his two heats the swell decreased in size, and Dave was able to catch more waves which was a great achievement. Our final man in the team was James Price, who had the immense challenge of being classified from Prone 2 to Prone 1, which means you do not have a ‘pusher’, and have to catch waves independently. Despite this adversity, James gave it his best shot in some challenging onshore conditions, with support of Ryan Trott. 

Three Medals for the Women 

On the women side, all three performed exceptionally and got through to their respective finals. Zoe Smith was up against a previous world champion, Laurie Phipps, in the stand 2 category and surfed brilliantly in tough conditions to secure a silver medal. 

Hannah Dines, Prone 2, up until this event never won a heat in these events and had come fifth in the world twice. She had two really good first round heats and an excellent semi-final where she scored an 8.0 for one wave. And for the first time in her para surfing career at the ISA Worlds got through to the final. The final took place in large waves, and while she got a good first wave score, she was not able to catch a significant second wave but still got a really good fourth place and a copper medal. Mention should go to her pusher, Ariel, and catcher Patrick. 

Three times world champion Melissa Reid in the Visually Impaired 2 division, progressed safely through her first-round heats which then took her to the final. In a great heat, Melissa completed second place, to the winner from Puerto Rico, Aleli Medina who got an incredible score of 18 points. During the final, Melissa took one of the biggest waves of her life, much to excitement of the crowd and her eyes in the water Phil Williams, in this role for the first time. 

In the team rankings, despite having a small team, Team England placed to a very respectable 7th place in the world. This maintains the record that in every World Championships, the team have been in the top 10, quite an achievement. 

Team England sends a huge thanks  

 A very big thank you to all those that helped the team get there and in particular the coaching team of Matt Harwood, Ryan Trott, Ariel and Patrick, and a big thanks to Andy Banks in his role as Head Coach, and Phil Williams, Team Manager. 

Team England are very much looking forward to the next world championships which we hope will be announced in good time, for all the team to focus on the event and build on all the good that has been achieved this year. 

 A huge thanks to our Team England supporters, Kukuna, dryrobe, Moulded Earplugs, Radical Wax, and Boardmasters.   

 

 

Rising Dawn of Côte d’Ivoire

Rising Dawn of Côte d’Ivoire

Souleymane Sidibé is one of the pioneers of a new era for surfing in Côte d’Ivoire, a region where the ocean deities are venerated and feared. A talented surfer, he inspires the next generation to overcome inequalities and cultural barriers and access the transformative power of surfing. The beautiful new documentary The Rising Dawn follows Souleymane on a fascinating journey that reveals unexplored waves and ethereal landscapes while celebrating the dynamism of the communities that are shaping the country’s surf culture. Poetic and powerful,  this is a true story of Africa, as told by the surfers who live there.

The Rising Dawn has its UK Premiere Friday 7th November as part of the at the 14th London Surf / Film Festival presented by Finisterre.

We caught up with Director Nadi Saddy to find out more about the film and the joys of surfing in Côte d’Ivoire. 

How did you and fellow filmmaker Nuits meet and why did you decide to make this film?
My fascination with surfing goes back to my childhood weekends in Assinie, on the Ivorian coast. I always felt a deep connection with the ocean, but growing up there was no mentor to help me understand its rhythms or the culture surrounding it. Years later, while studying in San Diego, California, I discovered surf culture and as I returned to Côte d’Ivoire, I saw the untapped potential to develop surfing not only as a sport, but as a cultural and social movement. The idea of making a film gradually took shape as a way to shed light on this potential and reveal the beauty and promise of our coastline. 

In 2020, while researching for the film, I met Souleymane Sidibé, one of the country’s most talented surfers. That encounter became both a friendship and the foundation of the project. Two years later, seeking to elevate the film’s artistic dimension, I asked Souleymane to connect me with the artist and filmmaker Nuits Balnéaires, whose visionary work had inspired me. The fusion of our two worlds gave the project its creative direction, and The Rising Dawn was born.

Can you tell us a bit about the project, your main character Souleymane Sidibé as well as the waves and community of Côte d'Ivoire?
The film follows Souleymane Sidibé, a passionate and self-taught surfer whose journey embodies resilience and courage. Through his voice, we discover not only his personal story but also the broader challenges faced by many surfers along the West African coast. Coming from a family and culture where surfing was unknown, Souleymane had to convince his parents that his passion was not a waste of time despite the dangers of the ocean in Côte d’Ivoire and the lack of safety infrastructure. Today, he stands as one of the very few Ivorians making a living entirely from surfing, and his story has become a symbol of inspiration for a new generation to believe in their dreams.

We filmed along the coastline of Côte d’Ivoire—from Assinie, Dagbego, Sassandra, Grand Drewin, to a mythical right-hand point known as “Bon Tonton.” Each spot has its own character, from tropical beach breaks to long, peeling rights. Beyond the waves, we met coastal communities encountering surfing for the first time. The film captures that sense of wonder and the deep connection between tradition, modernity, and spirituality.

The cinematography is stunning — how long did the project take, what was the hardest part, and what was the greatest reward?

The project unfolded over four years — from the first scouting trips in 2020 to the final cut in 2024. The greatest challenge was the logistics: traveling along remote stretches of coastline with very limited resources. At the time, there was no paved coastal road and unpredictable weather patterns, so reaching many of these locations was extremely difficult and often only possible with a 4x4 vehicle. Most of the spots were isolated beaches, with little or no access to basic necessities such as electricity.

Yet every challenge was balanced by moments of pure magic — discovering untouched point breaks that had never been surfed before, connecting with coastal communities whose simplicity and generosity deeply inspired us, being able to share our passion for surfing with them, witnessing the light during those golden hours, watching children stand on a board for the first time and witnessing the spark of inspiration in a new generation of surfers made every hardship worthwhile.

It was through this journey that the NGO Surf Côte d’Ivoire was born — a natural continuation of the film’s mission to give structure, visibility, and support to a growing surf community. Today, that movement has inspired a new generation of Ivorian surfers, including the country’s first female surf club, youth training programs, and national surf contests. What began as a film project has evolved into a broader cultural and social movement — one that uses surfing as a tool for empowerment, connection, and change.

What do you hope the film will achieve and what do you hope will be the future for surfing in Côte d’Ivoire?

I hope The Rising Dawn will place Côte d’Ivoire on the world surf map. I hope that it will show local communities that surfing is possible here, that it can be practiced, celebrated, and woven into our cultural identity. Beyond the sport itself, I hope it inspires a new generation to believe in their dreams and to see the ocean as a space of freedom, creativity, and connection.

Surfing in Côte d’Ivoire is still very young, but its potential is immense, socially, culturally, environmentally, and economically. It has the power to unite people from different cultural and social backgrounds, create new opportunities for youth, and encourage a deeper respect for our coastline and marine ecosystems. My hope is that this film becomes a spark, one that ignites lasting change and helps build a sustainable surf culture that belongs to the people of Côte d’Ivoire.

Gromageddon Takes Langland by Storm

Gromageddon Takes Langland by Storm

Words: Steve White Photos: Adrian Hawke

Wales’ best junior surfers descended on Langland Bay for Gromageddon last weekend, in a Godzilla-sized event hosted by Langland Board Riders.

Following grom comps at Rest Bay, and then Whitesands Bay in October, Gromageddon marked the final stage in the Welsh Surfing Federation’s Junior Surf Series.

Judges and spectators were treated to a shred-fest of mammoth proportions, as young rippers from Welsh Coast Surf Club (WCSC), Channel Coast Surf Club (CCSC), Langland Board Riders (LBR), Gower Bays Surf Club (GBSC), and Pembrokeshire Surf Club (PSC) tore the roof off the home of the LBR.

There was a fantastic turnout, with surfer categories including: U10 mixed, then boys and girls groups at U12; U14; U16; U18; and U18 mixed longboard.

Each entrant was competing for prestige, an XXL haul of prizes, and points that would allow them to King Kong their way to the top of the leaderboard to become WSF Junior Surf Series champion.

What’s that coming over the hill? It’s the future of Welsh surfing

Heats got underway around 8:30am, when entrants paddled onto Langland reef to get stuck into waves breaking in the 2–4ft range. The groms were frothing to get to work and stayed super busy in the lineup, hunting down the shifting peaks in challenging cross-shore winds.

Support on the shore was just as lit, with friends, family and spectators congregating around the slip and along the promenade to watch the action unfold. Cheers erupted as the young surfers took the Langland ramps apart, with many of the best shapes caught on camera by our event photographers.

The early morning heats out of the way, Welsh U16 champion Elijah Jones (PSC) showcased his logging talents to land first place in the Mixed Longboard.

In the Girls U12 final, LBR’s Katrina Roth Gale exhibited skill and resilience, securing the gold medal. She was closely followed by Molly Shelmerdine (LBR) in second, and Daisy Williams (WCSC) in third. A high voltage Boys U12 final saw Monty Cole (GBSC) put on an electric display that lasered his name on the top of the roster.

The energy didn’t drop after lunch as the Mixed U10 final kicked off in 2ft surf on the right-hand side of the bay. Work rates skyrocketed and each grom picked up an individual award based on their standout moments; Arwenna Davies (WCSC) had a big appetite for waves that landed her the award for Best Commitment and Best Bottom Turn. WCSC’s Ray Wyn Bailey came at the walls with confidence and poise; he walked away with Best Take-Off and Best Style. Judges applauded the measured approach of Joey Morgan-Rowe (WCSC) who received the prize for Best Wave Choice and Best Cutback.

Summer Marie-Moore (WCSC) is making a habit of visiting the podium in 2025; the U14 Welsh champion delivered a strong performance to add Gromageddon gold to her haul for this season.

In the Boys U14 final, Ryan Croucher (WCSC) steadily built scores to nail down first place. Ollie Koby Phillips (CCSC) banked the silver medal, his 8.5 ride winning him the loot for Gromageddon’s highest single wave score.

Local ripper, Taylor Shelmerdine (LBR) managed to get ahead of CCSC rival, Caitlin Bazley in a hard-fought U16 Girls final. This was followed by a clinic courtesy of Coby Jon Williams (WCSC) who was thoroughly deserving of his Boys U16 title.

PSC super grom, Josie Hawke put on a trademark display of strength and skill to win the Girls U18, and an outstanding day of competition was capped off by a Boys U18 final that went to the wire, with Tomos O’Leary (WCSC) finishing just ahead of club-mate Luca Owen.

Event Organisers, Simon ‘Slug’ Page and Sam Johnson said: “Thank you to our LBR sponsors for the amazing prizes, and to all the groms and their adults for making it here, and of course all the volunteer judges and flag wavers!

“We were worried after Friday night’s storm, with so much water moving about, that conditions might be tough, but the level from these U18 surfers blew us away.

“And with the youngest divisions having the biggest entries, the future of Welsh surfing is looking strong.”

FULL RESULTS

Mixed U10 Final

Arwenna Davies (WCSC): Best Commitment & Best Bottom Turn

Ray Wyn Bailey (WCSC): Best Take-Off & Best Style

Joey Morgan-Rowe (WCSC): Best Wave Choice & Best Cutback

Mixed Longboard

1. Elijah Jones (PSC)

2. Ryan Croucher (WCSC)

3. William Proctor (WCSC)

4. Delphi Beck (PSC)

Girls U12

1. Katrina Roth Gale (LBR)

2. Molly Shelmerdine (LBR)

3. Daisy Williams (WCSC)

Boys U12

1. Monty Cole (GBSC)

2. Ted Davies (LBR)

3. Ray W Bailey (WCSC)

4. Reuben Davies (WCSC)

Girls U14

1. Summer Marie-Moore (WCSC)

2. Bella Davies

Boys U14

1. Ryan Croucher (WCSC)

2. Ollie Koby Phillips (CCSC) & highest wave score

3. Bryn Baker (PSC)

4. Indi Jones (CCSC)

Girls U16

1. Taylor Shelmerdine (LBR)

2. Caitlin Elizabeth Bazley (CCSC)

Boys U16

1. Coby Jon Williams (WCSC)

2. Max Davies (LBR)

3. Elijah Jones (PSC)

4. Thomas Best

Girls U18

1. Josie Hawke (PSC)

2. Delphi Beck (PSC)

3. Indi Lynch (PSC)

Boys U18

1. Tomos O’Leary (WCSC)

2. Luca Owen (WCSC)

Rachael Tilly & Kai Ellice-Flint Victorious

Rachael Tilly & Kai Ellice-Flint Victorious

Rachael Tilly (USA) and Kai Ellice-Flint (AUS) won the Surf City El Salvador Longboard Championships and were crowned the 2025 World Longboard Champions. A momentous day witnessed Tilly's unrivaled form claim a historic, third World Longboard Title in back-to-back fashion after winning six straight heats, while 2025 breakout contender-turned-Longboard Champ, Ellice-Flint, earned his maiden Longboard Title in dominant form.

The single-day competition format featured three-person heats in men’s and women’s Match 1 and Match 2, with the higher seeds awaiting their matches in a head-to-head bracket format. Edouard Delpero (FRA) and Avalon Gall (USA), the No. 1 seeds heading into this event, met Tilly and Ellice-Flint, respectively, in the Title Matches. Both Tilly and Ellice-Flint defeated Gall and Delpero in a best-of-three battle. 

Rachael Tilly’s Incredible Run to Back-to-Back World Longboard Championships

Rachael Tilly (USA) earned her third World Longboard Title, going back-to-back to defend her 2024 World Longboard Championship in El Sunzal. The 27-year-old earned her first World Longboard Title in 2015 at just 17 years old.

Tilly was seeded No. 7 out of eight places in this event. In an impressively dominant run, she battled through six-straight heats, working her way up from Match 1 through to the Title Matches 1 and 2 to secure the 2025 World Longboard Championship. 

“It feels unreal. I feel really tired and in that heat, I just thought, please just get it done in this heat, because now all of the work today is really catching up,” said Tilly. “Obviously, it was well worth it. I have no words. Honolua [Blomfield] and Soleil [Errico] have had three World Titles forever, and I’ve always been so inspired by them, and they set that bar. I’ve just been reaching for that bar. I’ve worked hard for this, and I love Sunzal, I love El Salvador. I walked into today with no expectations, and no part of me thought that this was possible."

“Walking into that last heat thinking that three times is possible and just glory to God on all of this. I’ve been talking to him all day, starting from that buzzer-beater in that first heat, and I was just praying so much. He just continued to provide opportunity after opportunity.” 

Tilly’s incredible run to victory began in Match 1, where she pushed the scale to an 8.33 (out of a possible 10), needing a 7.78, after perennial World Longboard Title threat Kelis Kaleopa’a (USA) laid down a brilliant showing to post a 15.27 (out of a possible 20) heat total. Tilly’s impeccable footwork and smooth style continued into Match 2 against Longboard Tour veteran Chloe Calmon (BRA) and 2025 breakout talent Hiroka Yoshikawa (JPN). The defending World Longboard Champion, Tilly, posted another excellent 8.17 to take a commanding lead heading into Match 3.

A clash of the sport’s best unfolded with Tilly facing three-time Longboard Champion Honolua Blomfield (HAW). A narrow lead from Blomfield left Tilly within striking distance and posted a 7.50 to keep her surge thriving. A marquee exchange witnessed more of Tilly’s world-class form to post a 7.60 and take control heading into the final minutes, and kept feeding off the momentum into Match 4 for a rematch of the 2024 World Longboard Title showdown. Tilly’s dream run matched up against another three-time WSL Longboard champion, Soleil Errico (USA). The clash didn’t disappoint with Tilly’s form continuing and taking the lead off Errico with a 7.83. But, Errico’s 7.17 put her back in the mix to put up a fight before Tilly’s buzzer-beater magic catapulted her back to the Title Match over Errico. 

In the first Title Match wave, opening with a 7.00 (out of a possible 10) against No. 1 Avalon Gall (USA), Tilly showed she was ready for the task at hand. Then, more excellence from Tilly tipped the scale with an 8.00 and left Gall in a combination situation, meaning she needed two waves to catch up to Tilly. Gall answered back with a 7.77 to get herself back in the mix, but it was too late to surmount Tilly’s heat total after she earned a 7.20 to increase the requirement for Gall. 

In Title Match 2, a priority mistake set Gall back to start, but Tilly didn’t capitalize until getting another opportunity to showcase more of her world-class form with a 7.50 to Gall’s 4.67. A slower heat unfolded with the rising tide, and tense moments rose heading into the final 10 minutes without another wave of scoring potential entering the lineup. When the opportunity presented itself, Gall struck back with her backhand rail game and footwork to post a 7.17 to overtake the lead. But, with Tilly’s response only needing a low score, she answered with a 6.00 and regained the lead once more heading into the final moments to claim the 2025 World Longboard Title.

Kai Ellice-Flint Wins Maiden World Longboard Title in Dominant Form

Known as one of the WSL Longboard Tour’s most dedicated to his craft, Kai Ellice-Flint’s (AUS) run to a maiden Longboard Title was one for the history books. The Australian had to overcome No. 1 seed Edouard Delpero (FRA) in a possible best two-of-three Title Matches. After putting on a dominant display of control, style, and flow in Title Match 1 to post a 9.50 and 17.67 (out of a possible 20) heat total, Ellice-Flint then did it again in Title Match 2 to leave Delpero needing a 10-point ride to overtake him.

“I wish I had words for it. I have so much love for what CJ [Nelson] has done for me, what my family has done for me, with all the support and how they’ve been there for me through my sacrifices in this life for me,” said Ellice-Flint. “It’s been a hell of a journey. I lack a little bit of self-confidence and critique everything all the time, always trying to better something - a better board design or something. It’s ingrained in me. I want to do better, be better, and be the best. Build the best boards that I possibly can and put them under my feet.”

This marks Australia’s eighth World Longboard Title courtesy of Ellice-Flint, including Harley Ingleby (AUS), Harrison Roach (AUS), four-time Longboard Champion Nat Young (AUS), and more. On his own shapes, Ellice-Flint showed his world-class surfing from start to finish, beginning with a decisive win over reigning four-time Longboard Champion Taylor Jensen (USA).

Ellice-Flint's World Longboard Title run began in Match 4 against 2024 World Longboard Champion, Taylor Jensen (USA). Ellice-Flint made his stand with a 7.10. Then, Ellice-Flint put the pressure on with an excellent 8.17 under priority and left Jensen requiring an 8.60. 

Notable Highlights From An Epic 2025 WSL Longboard Tour Conclusion 

An impressive showing from Australia’s Declan Wyton (AUS) took him through Match 1, 2, and 3, overcoming the likes of former World Longboard Champion Steven Sawyer (RSA), 2025 standout Max Weston (AUS), and eventually coming up against four-time Longboard Champion Taylor Jensen (USA) where he fell just short of taking on Kai Ellice-Flint (AUS). 

After Tilly’s tear through the World Longboard Title showdown all the way to her third Longboard Title, the women’s rankings will remain similar upon entering the event. Despite big efforts from Kelis Kaleopa’a (HAW), who posted a 7.83 in Match 1, and near-comeback performances from Honolua Blomfield (HAW) and Avalon Gall (USA), it was all Tilly when the dust settled.

For more information and highlights from today's competition at the 2025 Surf City El Salvador Longboard Championships, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com. 

2025 Surf City El Salvador Longboard Championships Women's Results:

Title Match 2: Rachael Tilly (USA) 13.50 DEF. Avalon Gall (USA) 12.54
Title Match 1: Rachael Tilly (USA) 15.20 DEF. Avalon Gall (USA) 12.44

Match 4: Rachael Tilly (USA) 13.40 DEF. Soleil Errico (USA) 12.97

Match 3: Rachael Tilly (USA) 15.10 DEF. Honolua Blomfield (HAW) 12.00

Match 2: Rachael Tilly (USA) 14.67 DEF. Hiroka Yoshikawa (JPN) 14.36, Chloe Calmon (BRA) 13.23

Match 1: Rachael Tilly (USA) 15.83 DEF. Kelis Kaleopaa (HAW) 15.27, Tully White (AUS) 10.37

2025 Surf City El Salvador Longboard Championships Men's Results:

Title Match 2: Kai Ellice-Flint (AUS) 16.00 DEF. Edouard Delpero (FRA) 10.33
Title Match 1: Kai Ellice-Flint (AUS) 17.67 DEF. Edouard Delpero (FRA) 12.84

Match 4: Kai Ellice-Flint (AUS) 15.27 DEF. Taylor Jensen (USA) 9.17

Match 3: Taylor Jensen (USA) 16.17 DEF. Declan Wyton (AUS) 14.50

Match 2: Declan Wyton (AUS) 13.36 DEF. Max Weston (AUS) 10.90, Kevin Skvarna (USA) 6.67

Match 1: Declan Wyton (AUS) 12.73 DEF. Steven Sawyer (RSA) 11.83, Rogelio JR Esquievel (PHL) 10.43

The Surf City El Salvador Longboard Championships is proudly supported by Surf City and Corona Cero.

For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com.