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Highlights: HTA Sunset Pro 2026 - Day 2
The iconic Sunset Point turned ON and delivered the North Shore test that brings out a true victor. The previous event champs flourished in the unruly and unpredictable conditions. From Kiara Goold and Joshua Moniz, reinstating themselves as the top performers of the day alongside current CTer and multi-event winner, Barron Mamiya, and North Shore icon Mason Ho, both posting 9-point rides.
Highlights: Local Motion Surf Into Summer Presented by HTA 2026 - Day 1
QS contingent faced off with macking Big Bowl at the famed lineup of Ala Moana Bowls at the Local Motion Surf Into Summer QS 2,000, and the fireworks are just starting. A multitude of excellence, near-perfection, and jaw-dropping debuts set the tone ahead of top seeds ready for their opportunity to take on more pumping conditions on the way. Sit back and enjoy the show, and stay tuned for more from Ala Moana Bowls.
Final: Eden Walla goes back-to-back at The Rock, 2x SLO CAL Open Morro Bay champ
The rising North America talent Eden Walla solidified herself as one to beat after a third-career QS victory and defending her SLO CAL Open Morro Bay title. Walla, 16, had to overcome former event victor Ella McCaffray in a stout Final and unleashed her forehand attack to post a 7.00 and carried that lead to the Final horn despite McCaffray's relentless efforts.
805 Post Show: SLO CAL Open Morro Bay - Day 3
Finals Day awaited the bold and some of the region's best delivered knockout performances at the SLO CAL Open Morro Bay in a new wind swell.
Highlights: HTA HIC Haleʻiwa Pro QS 2,000 - Finals Day
A mind-blowing conclusion to the HTA HIC Haleʻiwa Pro crowned Bettylou Sakura Johnson and Finn McGill the 2025 victors in pumping conditions. A world-class Finals Day provided fireworks from start to finish with numerous scores hitting the excellent and near-perfect realm. Ultimately, Johnson and McGill overcame CT-worthy Finals in dominating fashion with some of the event's best performances when it mattered most.
Final: Finn-again McGill wins HTA HIC Haleʻiwa Pro, back-to-back North Shore wins in 2025
A remarkable run through the HTA HIC Haleʻiwa Pro crowned Finn McGill the 2025 champ in decimating fashion. McGill posted five excellent scores on Finals Day, culminating in a 9.73 in the Final to take the win over CTer Barron Mamiya, 2023 CT Rookie of the Year Ian Gentil, and Challenger Series contender, Haleʻiwa's own, Shion Crawford.
Final: Bettylou Sakura Johnson reclaims her throne at home, victorious at HTA HIC Haleʻiwa Pro
After a runner-up at the 2024 HTA HIC Haleʻiwa Pro and her last win in home waters coming in 2021 at the Challenger Series, Bettylou Sakura Johnson stormed atop the podium and reclaimed her title as Queen of Haleʻiwa with a jaw-dropping Finals showing - posting a 9.47 to all but seal her win over Carissa Moore, Erin Brooks, and Moana Jones Wong.
Final: Finn McGill seizes his long-awaited HTA Sunset Pro moment, victorious in pumping conditions
After multiple runner-ups and a Pro Junior victory at Sunset, Finn McGill broke through the barrier of winning a QS in home waters. This marks his second-career QS win after besting CT mainstay Barron Mamiya, multi-QS victor Joshua Moniz, and rising talent Kingston Panebianco in the Final with a near-perfect 9.00.
Final: Kiara Goold enters HTA Sunset Pro legacy with maiden QS victory at age 15
The Tahitian teenage phenom, Kiara Goold, blistered through the HTA Sunset Pro straight to the top of the podium. Winning all of her heats from the Quarterfinals through to the Final, Goold posted some of the event's best performances - including a 16.34 heat total in the Final over Moana Jones Wong, Malia Lima, and Aelan Vaast.
Highlights: HTA Sunset Pro - Day 2
The swell arrived and didn't disappoint with pumping Sunset Point conditions to kick the HTA Sunset Pro into overdrive. Top seeds rose to the occasion with powerful performances from the likes of North Shore's own Nalu Sheppard, Finn McGill, Moana Jones Wong, CT mainstay Barron Mamiya, Tahiti's rising phenom Kiara Goold, and more. Relive an incredible Day 2 of action with Finals Day now looming and even more swell on the way. Next Call, Saturday, November 22, at 7:00 a.m. HST.
Highlights: HTA Sunset Pro - Day 1
The North Shore is coming to life to kick off the final stretch of events, beginning with the HTA Sunset Pro and the heavy waters began to show. Breakthrough performances from North Shore staples Benji Brand and Kiron Jabour helped set the pace, while Levi Young and Dusty Payne kept the performance flame alive and thriving alongside Kainehe Hunt. Plus, the women made their debuts with Zoie Zeitz and Ellie Brown separating themselves from the pack headed into the Quarterfinals.
Waves Continue To Pump For The 2023 Krui Pro QS 5,000
The Krui Pro continued today with searing action and multiple scores in the excellent range, a testament to the quality 3-4 foot waves on offer at Ujung Bocur. The waves continued pumping for the Women's Round of 64 in the afternoon, and even the pouring rain couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the competitors and spectators alike. Headlining the high scoring Men's Round of 64 was Narrabeen's Dylan Moffat, who earned not only one but two excellent scores for the highest total heat score of 17.23.
Hawaii/Tahiti Nui's Contingent Ready For Opening Day of the Local Motion Surf Into Summer At Home In The Hawaiian Islands
An all-important event awaits at the World Surf League (WSL) Local Motion Surf Into Summer At Home In The Hawaiian Islands, a Hawaii/Tahiti Nui Qualifying Series (QS) and Longboard Regional Qualifying Series (LQS) 1,000, beginning June 12 - 19. This marks the start of the 2023/24 QS season while it will conclude the 2022/23 LQS season to determine who joins the world's best on the 2023 Longboard Tour (LT).
Air Tahiti Rangiroa Pro Makes Grand Return to Qualifying Series Schedule
World Surf League (WSL) Hawaii/Tahiti Nui is proud to announce that the Air Tahiti Rangiroa Pro, a men's Qualifying Series (QS) 1,000, is back to provide the ultimate conclusion to its 2022/23 regional QS season. The world-class reef break will test competitors' barrel-riding ability with its hollow, challenging tendencies. This event will determine the final QS rankings for athletes' 2023 Challenger Series qualification as they look to make a move toward the elite Championship Tour (CT).
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