2023 MEO RIP CURL PRO PORTUGAL RESULTS

The 2023 MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal is done and despite unruly morning conditions, the day improved, offering deep and technical barrels, culminating in the Semis and Finals showing the full potential of Supertubos.

Chianca has had quite the start to the 2023 WSL Championship Tour and was fighting back the tears after claiming his maiden CT win in Portugal.

"Since I first qualified I've been dreaming about my first win. Five minutes after I paddled out, I realized how good the waves were and how much I love everything about this and how much I love everything that was happening out there just perfect barrels and perfect waves,” said Chianca in his post-heat interview.

In the women’s event, 17-year-old Caitlin Simmers took down Courtney Conlogue, becoming the first rookie to win a Women’s CT event since 2012.

“I really can’t believe it honestly, Courtney got really tubed, and I was like ok this is starting. I tried to get some away from her and paddle up and down the beach to find one and then it happened and I was really happy. This is my favorite kind of wave, I surf beach breaks pretty much every day. I’m really grateful for everyone here, Portugal is really cool. I’m grateful for surfing, and I don’t know what else to say, thank you!” said Simmers afterward.

Men’s Championship Tour Rankings following the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal:

1. Jack Robinson (AUS) 23,885 points
2. João CHianca (BRA) 22,170 points
3. Felipe Toledo (BRA) 16,075 points
4. Caio Ibelli (BRA) 14,150 points
5. Griffin Colapinto (USA) 13,875 points

Women’s Championship Tour Rankings following the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal:

1. Molly Picklum (AUS) 19,490 points
2. Carissa Moore (HAW) 17,355 points
2. Caitlin Simmers (USA) 17,355 points
4. Tyler Wright (AUS) 10,830 points
5. Tatiana Weston-Webb (BRA) 10,410 points