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Rip Curl WSL Finals 2023 – Dates, Format, and All You Need to Know

Published 09/04/2023, 6:06 AM EDT

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The Rip Curl WSL Finals 2023 stands as a beacon in the world of professional surfing. It transcends being merely another event, instead, it represents the apex of the entire surfing season. Annually, the world’s top surfers and fans gather to lay it all on the line. This one-day championship marks the culmination of an entire season’s worth of dedication and competition, where the prestigious title of world champion is claimed in a gripping, winner-takes-all day.

Held at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California, this event promises to deliver thrilling performances against the backdrop of a world-renowned surf location. Nonetheless, the paramount inquiry occupying the minds of all surfing enthusiasts revolves around the particulars of this monumental event: the date, location, how to attend in person, and what the ticket prices are.

Date and Venue of the RIP Curl WSL 2023

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The Rip Curl WSL Finals 2023 are scheduled to take place from 08 September to -16 September 2023. Lower Trestles, located in the picturesque coastal town of San Clemente, California, serves as the backdrop for this thrilling event. Known as one of North America’s premier surf spots. Concurrently, Lower Trestles offers A-frame peaks breaking over a cobblestone point.

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It creates ideal conditions for top-level surfing. With its consistent waves and stunning natural beauty, Trestles is the perfect venue to host the grand finale of the Men’s and Women’s Surfing Championship Tour. With this, the format of the event plays a crucial role in deciding the final winners!

Format of the final event 

The format of the Rip Curl WSL Finals 2023 is nothing short of thrilling and intense. Crafted to determine the ultimate surfing champion, the WSL Finals encompasses four captivating matches. Along similar lines, the event will feature the top five male and top five female surfers competing in a winner-takes-all showdown.

Match 1: This initial contest ignites with the fifth-ranked surfers taking on the fourth-ranked surfers. The victors of Match 1 advance to the next stage, Match 2.

Match 2: The heat is on as the winners of Match 1 go head-to-head with the third-ranked surfers. Success here leads to the next challenge, Match 3.

Match 3: In this pivotal stage, the winners of Match 2 clash with the second-ranked surfers. The triumph here secures a coveted spot in the grand finale, the Title Match.

Final Match: The climax of the event unfolds in the final match. Here the top-seeded surfers from the Men’s and Women’s divisions face off. It’s a best-of-three showdown, and the victors will emerge as the World Champions of 2023. The legends will finally etch their names in surfing history.

Top 5 male and female surfers competing at the big surfing event

The Rip Curl WSL Finals 2023 will witness the participation of the most elite surfers in the world, all vying for the coveted World Championship titles. The top contenders include their names, locations, and points as per Final 5.

Top Five Men:

  1. Filipe Toledo, Brazil, 58,300 PTS
  2. Griffin Colapinto, US, 50,860 PTS
  3. Ethan Ewing, Australia, 48,080 PTS
  4. Joao Chianca, Brazil, 44,290 PTS
  5. Jack Robinson, Australia, 43950 PTS

Top Five Women:

  1. Carissa Moore, Hawai, 62,490 PTS
  2. Tyler Wright, Australia, 62,065 PTS
  3. Caroline Marks, US, 59,870 PTS
  4. Molly Picklum, Australia, 54,070 PTS
  5. Caitlin Simmers, US, 49,070 PTS

These surfers have consistently showcased their exceptional skills and maneuvers during the 2023 Championship Tour. As they gather at Lower Trestles, anticipate nothing short of remarkable performances as they aim to etch their names in the annals of surfing history.

Watch the RIP Curl WSL Finals 2023 live

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One of the great aspects of the Rip Curl WSL Finals 2023 for surfing fans is the “Entry”  to this thrilling event. However, the biggest good news is that this live event is entirely free of charge. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s no need to purchase tickets. However, international attendees should have valid passports, while American citizens must carry government-issued ID for entry.

The Rip Curl WSL Finals promises not only world-class surfing action but also an amazing atmosphere that will leave spectators in awe. It’s a golden opportunity to witness the pinnacle of professional surfing against the stunning backdrop of Lower Trestles. The entire event is set to be an unforgettable day for fans and surfers.

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Moreover, the 2023 Championship Tour is a precursor to the 2024 Olympic Games, where the champion of this event will vie for the ultimate honor in Tahiti in July 2024. Surfing enthusiasts can anticipate an exceptionally high-stakes competition at the Rip Curl WSL 2023 as a result. Don’t miss this exciting pinnacle of professional surfing!

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Harshita Chawla

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Harshita Chawla is a US Sports writer at Essentially Sports. Having contributed to college magazine as a sports writer, she comes with a staunch knowledge in content creation for the sports industry. Along with this, Harshita is a huge fan of Gymnastics queen Simone Biles and has a penchant for writing about her favorite athlete.
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