2022 RIP CURL WSL FINALS TO CROWN THE UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPIONS

The World Surf League (WSL) Final 5 are headed to Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California for the Rip Curl WSL Finals, the one-day winner-take-all event to decide the undisputed World Champions. The competition will run on the best day of waves determined by the WSL Tours and Competition team between September 8 – 16, 2022. 

About the Host Venue: Lower Trestles in Southern CaliforniaThe cobblestone point of Lower Trestles is one of the most high-performance and iconic waves in the world, providing a natural stage for the world’s best to put on their final performances of the year. Last year’s inaugural Rip Curl WSL Finals was a show not to be missed and this year promises to be no different, with a mix of returning and new faces to the World-Title showdown.

The venue enables fans to have the best possible viewing experience to witness the world’s best surfers up close and personal.

10 Top Ranked Surfers To Compete in One-Day Rip Curl WSL Finals

Each finalist earned their place in the Rip Curl WSL Finals based on competition results during the ten 2022 regular-season Championship Tour (CT) events. Now, the Top 5 men and the Top 5 women from those leaderboard results will battle it out for the World Title.

 

Rip Curl WSL Finals: How It Works

The number one rated male and female surfer will both receive a bid directly into the Title Match, a best-of-three showdown to determine the World Champion. The remaining surfers will enter the Rip Curl WSL Finals bracket based on their year-end rankings. 

Each Match will be a traditional heat format, two competitors locking in their two highest-scoring waves — both out of a possible 10 points for a possible 20-point heat total. Match 1 for the women will see a new face in the Rip Curl WSL Finals in Brisa Hennessy (CRI), take on seven-time World Champion Stefanie Gilmore (AUS). For the men, Match 1 will be Kanoa Igarashi (JPN), who narrowly clinched his spot in the Final 5 with a brilliant performance in Tahiti, up against 2019 World Champion Italo Ferreira (BRA).

Whoever wins Match 1 will then face World No. 3 in Match 2: Tatiana Weston-Webb (BRA) for the women, and Ethan Ewing (AUS) for the men.

The winner of Match 2 will then face-off against the number two ranked surfer: Johanne Defay (FRA) for the women and Jack Robinson (AUS) for the men. The winner of Match 3 will then move on to the best-of-three Title Match, where they will face World No. 1, Carissa Moore (HAW) and Filipe Toledo (BRA). The first surfer to win two out of three Title Matches becomes the undisputed 2022 World Champion.

The crowning of the 2022 World Champions will immediately follow the final Title Match of the day.  

Watch LIVE
The event window for the Rip Curl WSL Finals opens on September 8 and holds a competition window through September 16, 2022. The event will be broadcast LIVE on WorldSurfLeague.com, WSL’s YouTube channel, and the free WSL app. Check local listings for coverage from the WSL’s broadcast partners. 

Love the ocean and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment? Surfing Western Australia is recruiting for two exciting full-time positions based at our coastal headquarters in Trigg.

As the state’s peak body for surfing, the organisation delivers world-class events, community programs, and development pathways that support surfers of all levels, from juniors to professionals. We are now inviting passionate and professional individuals to apply for the following roles:

Events Manager (Full Time)
This role is responsible for leading the delivery of major surfing events across WA, including the Margaret River Pro, King of the Point, Whalebone Longboard Classic, and more. We are seeking an experienced and organised professional with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for event delivery in a high-performance, community-driven environment.

Office Administrator (Full Time)
As the first point of contact for Surfing WA, this position plays a key role in the daily operations of the organisation. The successful applicant will have strong communication and administrative skills, customer service experience, and the ability to coordinate bookings, support internal teams, and ensure efficient office functionality.

Both positions are full-time roles based in Trigg, with a preferred commencement date in August 2025.

For more information and full position descriptions, visit: https://surfingwa.com.au/careers/

Applications close at 4:00 PM on Friday 27 June, 2025.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

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