Zoe McDougall and Joshua Moniz Win 2024 The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro QS 1000

Zoe McDougall Claims First QS Win in Home Waters
Joshua Moniz Adds Iconic Haleiwa Win to his North Shore Trophy Case
Haleiwa’s Own Bettylou Sakura Johnson and Shion Crawford Take Runner-up Finishes
Women’s QS Season Concludes, World Junior Championships Representatives Determined

Pictured: Joshua Moniz (HAW) (L) and Zoe McDougall (HAW) (R) claimed incredible wins in solid Haleiwa conditions. Credit: © WSL / Heff

HALEIWA, Oahu, Hawaii (Tuesday, December 3, 2024) – Today, Zoe McDougall (HAW) and Joshua Moniz (HAW) claimed wins at the World Surf League (WSL) The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro, a men’s and women’s Qualifying Series (QS) 1000, in phenomenal form. Pulsing, four-to-six-foot conditions set the Finals Day stage with more high-performance masterclasses unfolding from McDougall, Moniz, and fellow contenders vying for the 2024 event title. Haleiwa’s own Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW) and Shion Crawford (HAW) earned runner-up results, pushing Crawford atop the men’s rankings as Eweleiula Wong’s (HAW) Semifinal result kept her at No. 1 on the women’s rankings to close out the women’s regional QS season.

Zoe McDougall Claims First QS Win in Home Waters

The women’s event returned to action to determine the 2024 victor. A heavily contested field was in attendance, and Zoe McDougall (HAW) rose to the top by day’s end. This marks her first-ever QS victory in home waters to finish out the women’s Hawaii/Tahiti Nui season.

A world-class Final featured McDougall, 2024 Championship Tour (CT) standout Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW), 2024 CT rookie Alyssa Spencer (USA), former CT competitor Luana Silva (BRA), and perennial QS threat McDougall. A brilliant opening wave from McDougall set the tone with her powerful forehand to post a 7.50 (out of a possible 10). But, Haleiwa’s own Sakura Johnson put her CT form on full display to post an excellent 8.25 and take the lead from McDougall before Spencer was able to answer with a decimating backhand attack, posting a 7.25 and the lead.

But, McDougall wasn’t done and glided into more Haleiwa perfection to unleash her forehand gauges and ride out clean to earn an excellent 8.20 for the lead heading into the final minutes. With, Sakura Johnson’s 6.90 and Silva’s 7.80 falling short of the requirement, McDougall claimed a momentous win of her career.

Pictured: Zoe McDougall’s (HAW) relentless forehand overpowered her opponents for a maiden Haleiwa QS victory. Credit: © WSL / Heff

“It’s so awesome to have a win at the place I literally learned how to surf and the first place I ever competed,” said McDougall. “It’s just a lot of first things here and it feels great to take a win at home in such amazing waves. It’s been firing all week so it’s just been a lot of fun. Honestly this year I’ve just been focusing on getting my mind right, slowing down and being smart. I took some time away from the Challenger Series and events wanting to come back feeling brand new.”

“I signed with a brand new board company and sponsor. That’s always a nice feeling when you feel really confident in your equipment and just a lot of fresh starts.”

McDougall surged from the Quarterfinals, posting an 8.00 behind Silva’s 17.30 (out of a possible 20) heat total before claiming a massive Semifinal win to help push her toward the Final and culminating in her victory.

Joshua Moniz Adds Iconic Haleiwa Win to his North Shore Trophy Case

In absolute stunning form from start to finish, Joshua Moniz (HAW) added another North Shore landmark to his career wins in Haleiwa. Moniz accounted for five, nine-point rides throughout his campaign and claimed his first QS win since 2018 at the Volcom Pipe Pro.

A Final of event standouts featuring Moniz, Finn McGill (HAW), CT competitor Imaikalani deVault (HAW), and Haleiwa’s own Shion Crawford (HAW) unraveled to it’s potential with an incredible showdown. A quick start from deVault and McGill gave way to Crawford attacking his home break with multiple critical maneuvers to earn an 8.50 and put pressure on his opponents. But, deVault answered back with a 7.60 of his own to regain the lead before Moniz locked into a set wave and pushed his powerful forehand to the limit – posting a 9.20 at the halfway mark. McGill answered with a 9.10, showing he wasn’t going down without a fight

Then, Crawford found another gem and was able to showcase more of his power to post a 7.65 and the lead as time dwindled down. But, utilizing his signature power gauges, Moniz wasn’t to be stopped and posted an 8.35 to retake the lead and hold firm until time expired.

Pictured: Joshua Moniz (HAW) looked unstoppable from his first heat to the very end. Credit: © WSL / Heff

“It feels great to win. It’s been awhile and I’ve had a pretty bumpy surf career competing so to have an event like this where it went smooth from start to finish is pretty cool,” said Moniz. “I can kind of feel that momentum again and be able to play at that level with all the big boys. I was just fired up to be in the water with a bunch of my friends and knew I had to surf good to win. I was just trying to get on the good waves and in the end it all worked out in my favor.”

Moniz accounted for the top two heat totals of men’s Finals Day with a 16.85 in his Semifinal clash over McGill, Brodi Sale (HAW) and Kauli Vaast (FRA) before his 17.55 total to finish out a near-flawless run, only earning runner-up in his Round of 32 heat.

Pictured: Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW) wasn’t missing out on a competition at home and delivered brilliance. Credit: © WSL / Heff

Haleiwa’s Own Bettylou Sakura Johnson and Shion Crawford Take Runner-up Finishes

A 2024 CT standout, Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW) helped push the level of women’s surfing to new heights and brought that standard to her surge in home waters. Sakura Johnson started her Finals Day with an excellent 8.25, advancing behind Spencer, before posting another 8.00 in the Semifinals – once again advancing behind Spencer. Now, the rising World Title threat sets her eyes on more training ahead of the 2025 Lexus Pipe Pro.

“I’m so happy to have an event at home and just stoked to be in the water and competing,” said Sakura Johnson. “That was so fun. I was so happy Luana [Silva] and were on opposite sides of the draw. It was special to share that Final with her and felt like we were going to meet there. I’m super excited for the start of the CT next year and just want to be 100 percent on everything to have a good start to the year and spend some time at Pipe.”

Pictured: Shion Crawford (HAW) held down his home break for another runner-up finish in his 2024/2025 season. Credit: © WSL / Heff

Sakura Johnson’s fellow Haleiwa competitor Shion Crawford (HAW) made another surge on the North Shore for back-to-back, runner-up finishes after Sunset Beach. The emerging QS threat continues to show his power and form on the WSL stage when conditions get critical and now rises to Hawaii/Tahiti Nui No. 1. Crawford’s current form secured his place among the World Junior Championships contenders, alongside current No. 2 Luke Swanson (HAW), as he prepares to take on the world’s top juniors.

“That was such a fun event and it was pretty much firing the whole time. It feels pretty good to be first in the rankings and get another second-place,” said Crawford. “We all had our opportunities to show our surfing and that was the best part about it. I’m stoked that Haleiwa provided for a really fun event and now I’ll just take it step by step and with World Juniors coming up maybe I could qualify for Challengers through there so we’ll see.”

Pictured: Eweleiula Wong (HAW) finished the year strong and claimed the Hawaii/Tahiti Nui QS Regional victory. Credit: © WSL / Heff

Women’s QS Season Concludes, World Junior Championships Representatives Determined

A brilliant run for Eweleiula Wong (HAW) finished with a Semifinal result in Haleiwa and kept her atop the regional rankings to claim the Hawaii/Tahiti Nui QS Regional victory. This also secures her a place into the World Junior Championships alongside Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW) as they represent Hawaii/Tahiti Nui against the world’s top juniors. Plus, Wong, Inso and Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW) finished as the Top 3 and earned their place onto the 2025 Challenger Series.

The men’s 2024/2025 QS season concludes in Rangiroa Pro QS 1000, Tahiti beginning March 3 through 7.

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Women’s Final Results:
1 – Zoe McDougall (HAW) 15.70
2 – Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW) 15.15
3 – Alyssa Spencer (USA) 14.35
4 – Luana Silva (BRA) 14.05The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Men’s Final Results:
1 – Joshua Moniz (HAW) 17.55
2 – Shion Crawford (HAW) 16.20
3 – Finn McGill (HAW) 15.10
4 – Imaikalani deVault (HAW) 14.95The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Women’s Semifinal Results:
HEAT 1: Alyssa Spencer (USA) 13.50 DEF. Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW) 13.25, Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW) 12.30, Puamakamae DeSoto (HAW) 7.85
HEAT 2: Zoe McDougall (HAW) 11.75 DEF. Luana Silva (BRA) 10.95, Lucy Jarrard (ASM) 9.15, Eweleiula Wong (HAW) 4.35

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Men’s Semifinal Results:
HEAT 1: Imaikalani deVault (HAW) 14.35 DEF. Shion Crawford (HAW) 14.25, Luke Swanson (HAW) 13.30, Oliver Zietz (NLD) 11.50
HEAT 2: Joshua Moniz (HAW) 16.85 DEF. Finn McGill (HAW) 16.75, Brodi Sale (HAW) 14.90, Kauli Vaast (FRA) 10.60

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Women’s Quarterfinal Results:
HEAT 1: Alyssa Spencer (USA) 13.25 DEF. Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW) 13.10, Nora Liotta (HAW) 9.00, Moana Jones Wong (HAW) 7.25
HEAT 2: Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW) 11.85 DEF. Puamakamae DeSoto (HAW) 7.25, Chesney Guinotte (HAW) 3.50, Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW)
HEAT 3: Eweleiula Wong (HAW) 12.25 DEF. Lucy Jarrard (ASM) 9.25, Kiara Goold (PYF) 7.55, Zoie Zietz (NLD) 6.40
HEAT 4: Luana Silva (BRA) 17.30 DEF. Zoe McDougall (HAW) 13.50, Skai Suitt (HAW) 11.45, Malia Lima (HAW) 10.90

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Tuesday morning: Finals Day Called ON at The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro QS 1000

Women’s Quarterfinals Start at 8:00 a.m. HST

Two Event Victors set to be Crowned by Day’s End

Pictured: 2023 third-place finisher Nora Liotta (HAW) kicks off her Finals Day run in Quarterfinal, Heat 1. Credit: © WSL / Heff

HALEIWA, Oahu, Hawaii (Tuesday, December 3, 2024) – Finals Day at the World Surf League (WSL) The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro, a men’s and women’s Qualifying Series (QS) 1000, has been called ON for an 8:00 a.m. HST start. Six-to-eight-foot, building swell pulses into the famed lineup of Haleiwa with clean morning conditions to kick off an epic conclusion to the event. Women’s Quarterfinals will start Finals Day followed by men’s Semifinals, women’s Semifinals, men’s Final, and women’s Final to determine the 2024 victors. Plus, this marks the last women’s event of the 2024/2025 QS season to determine 2025 Challenger Series qualifiers.

Women’s Quarterfinal action kicks off with Championship Tour (CT) elite competitor Bettylou Sakura Johsnon (HAW) up against former CT Pipe Pro victor Moana Jones Wong (HAW), 2024 CT rookie Alyssa Spencer (USA), and last year’s third-place finisher Nora Liotta (HAW).

Plus, current Hawaii/Tahiti Nui No. 1 Eweleiula Wong (HAW), reigning regional victor Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW), former CT competitor Luana Silva (BRA), emerging threat Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW), and more are set for their debuts.

Then, after a showdown of men’s Quarterfinal clashes determined Semifinalists, Haleiwa’s own Shion Crawford (HAW) takes on CTer Imaikalani deVault (HAW) alongside in-form competitors Luke Swanson (HAW) and Oliver Zietz (NLD) in Semifinal, Heat 1.

Semifinal, Heat 2 features three of the event’s top-scoring contenders Joshua Moniz (HAW), Kauli Vaast (HAW) and Finn McGill (HAW) taking on regional standout Brodi Sale (HAW) to see who earns their spot into the Final.

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Women’s Quarterfinal Matchups:
HEAT 1: Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW) vs. Moana Jones Wong (HAW) vs. Nora Liotta (HAW) vs. Alyssa Spencer (USA)
HEAT 2: Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW) vs. Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW) vs. Chesney Guinotte (HAW) vs. Puamakamae DeSoto (HAW)
HEAT 3: Eweleiula Wong (HAW) vs. Kiara Goold (PYF) vs. Zoie Zeitz (NDL) vs. Lucy Jarrard (ASM)
HEAT 4: Luana Silva (BRA) vs. Malia Lima (HAW) vs. Zoe McDougall (HAW) vs. Skai Suitt (HAW)The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Men’s Semifinal Matchups:
HEAT 1: Shion Crawford (HAW) vs. Oliver Zietz (NLD) vs. Luke Swanson (HAW) vs. Imaikalani deVault (HAW)
HEAT 2: Joshua Moniz (HAW) vs. Kauli Vaast (FRA) vs. Finn McGill (HAW) vs. Brodi Sale (HAW)

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Sunday’s High-Performance Spectacle Sets Finals Day Stage at The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro QS 1000

Joshua Moniz Goes Near-Perfect in Quarterfinal Jaw-Dropper

Luke Swason Bests CT Duo in Stunning Form for Semifinal Appearance

Finn McGill Adds Another 9 to the List, Shion Crawford Holds Down Home Break

Finals Day Awaits Next Call, Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 a.m. HST

Pictured: Joshua Moniz (HAW) tapped into his power source and posted an event-best so far 18.80 heat total in a Quarterfinal, Heat 3 clash. Credit: © WSL / Heff

HALEIWA, Oahu, Hawaii (Sunday, December 1, 2024) – A sensational day of high-performance competition set up Finals Day draws at the World Surf League (WSL) The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro, a men’s and women’s Qualifying Series (QS) 1000. Haleiwa continued to deliver a spectacle with solid six-foot sets still pulsing into the iconic lineup to complete men’s Round of 64, Heats 11 – 16, Round of 32, and Quarterfinal matchups. A total of 10, 9-point rides and numerous excellent scores, earning an 8.00 or more out of a possible 10, kept spectators stunned all day long. Now, an epic conclusion awaits to crown the 2024 event victors with more swell on the horizon to finish the event.

Joshua Moniz Goes Near-Perfect in Quarterfinal Jaw-Dropper

A masterclass of how to approach Haleiwa unfolded in Quarterfinal, Heat 3 featuring four event standouts, including Joshua Moniz (HAW), Kauli Vaast (FRA), Ian Gentil (HAW), and Kainehe Hunt (HAW). Moniz’s quick, 8.50 start set the tone before Vaast answered back with an 8.60 and Gentil’s 8.80, but Moniz wasn’t done and picked apart a gem to earn a 9.10. Under the 10-minute mark, a massive exchange unfolded between Moniz, Gentil, and Vaast with Moniz unleashing his forehand attack on multiple, critical sections for a 9.70. Vaast’s lethal backhand then matched Moniz’s 9.70 with Moniz earning an event-best 18.80 (out of a possible 20) and Vaast just behind with an 18.30.

Gentil’s final effort catapulted the former Championship Tour (CT) competitor to 9.35, nearly earning the 9.51 needed.

“That was just fun, and when you enter events, I feel like that’s what you hope for. Everyone getting a bunch of opportunity and that’s just kind of what happened,” said Moniz. “Honestly, I just got lucky and got a couple of clean ones. I kind of just threw all strategy out and good waves just kept coming in. I’m satisfied just with that heat throwing big scores and hearing guys need big scores. But, I still didn’t feel safe even with my scores.”

Luke Swason Bests CT Duo in Stunning Form for Semifinal Appearance

An immaculate Quarterfinal showing from rising threat Luke Swanson (HAW) capped off a big day after advancing behind Oliver Zietz (HAW) in the Round of 32. Swanson pushed his potential after posting an 8.25 in the Round of 32 and upped the ante with a 9.00 and 16.75 heat total. The backhand attack of Swanson bested one of the day’s standouts and pair of Championship Tour (CT) competitors, Imaikalani deVault (HAW) and Joao Chianca (BRA), with deVault advancing after posting an 18.25 heat total in his Round of 32 showcase.

“I think Quarterfinals was a pretty good goal for me this event. Once I got there I realized I had two Tour surfers and just not to hold back,” said Swanson. “I tried to be on the best waves and that pretty much happened. I was just looking over at Joao thinking ‘I’m in a heat with Joao’ (laughs). Now I feel like it’s just time to not hold back at all and try to win the contest.”

Pictured: Finn McGill (HAW) keeps surging and added another 9-point ride to his account. Credit: © WSL / Heff

Finn McGill Adds Another 9 to the List, Shion Crawford Holds Down Home Break

Another explosive performance from Finn McGill (HAW) notched one more 9-point ride before the day was done in Quarterfinal, Heat 4. An all-star clash featuring 2024 CT rookie Eli Hanneman (HAW), former CT elite Ezekiel Lau (HAW), and regional threat Brodi Sale (HAW) unraveled with Sale maintaining the lead through most of the affair with an 8.25. But, in the final minutes, McGill added to his 9.00 with a 6.20 and earned a big heat win heading into the Semifinals.

“It’s firing Haleiwa. Watching the heat before (Quarterfinal, Heat 3) was crazy, they were putting on a movie part,” said McGill. “I was just trying to compose myself because it’s my favorite wave in the world. I was talking to Ross and he was telling me to calm down, I was snapping just wanting to get out there. It was so fun and to have a heat with all those guys, two CT guys and then Brodi is just up there as well so it was just get the best waves and who could surf the best.”

“It came down to the first couple waves and then slowed down. I was lucky to be in fourth priority in that situation and bettered my score so it worked out.”

Pictured: Shion Crawford (HAW) kept the pace with excellent showings and now prepares for the Semifinals. Credit: © WSL / Heff

Haleiwa’s own Shion Crawford (HAW) held down his home break in terrific form with a massive Round of 32 victory before unleashing more of his powerful forehand in the Quarterfinals. Crawford capitalized on an afternoon gem to start the Quarterfinals and post an 8.25 to take control of the heat. But, the 18-year-old continued to build and push back against the likes of Makana Franzmann (HAW), Oliver Zietz (HAW), and Rylan Beavers (HAW) to earn his spot into the Semifinals alongside Zietz.

“I dropped that 8.25 on my first wave and then tried to go huge on the second one. I ate it and had to regroup for the next one,” said Crawford. “But, I found that 6.25 after so I was stoked on that. This is my ideal conditions for a Finals Day if we can get something similar, it was so good today. Hopefully I can do it again and keep performing again.”

When competition resumes, some of the top women are ready for their debuts including 2024 CT standout Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW), former CT Pipe Pro winner Moana Jones Wong (HAW), former CT competitor Luana Silva (BRA), current Hawaii/Tahiti Nui No. 1 Eweleiula Wong (HAW), and 2024 CT rookie Alyssa Spencer (USA) – who’s made it through both the Round of 28 and 24.

Event organizers will reconvene Tuesday, December 1, at 7:00 a.m. HST for a possible 8:00 a.m. HST start to Finals Day.

The event window opens November 25 through December 7. Event organizers will select the best four days of the event window to run competition.

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Quarterfinal Results:
HEAT 1: Shion Crawford (HAW) 14.75 DEF. Oliver Zietz (NLD) 13.70, Rylan Beavers (HAW) 13.50, Makana Franzmann (HAW) 11.75
HEAT 2: Luke Swanson (HAW) 16.75 DEF. Imaikalani deVault (HAW) 14.60, Joao Chianca (BRA) 14.15, Kai Martin (HAW) 11.25
HEAT 3: Joshua Moniz (HAW) 18.80 DEF. Kauli Vaast (FRA) 18.30, Ian Gentil (HAW) 18.15, Kainehe Hunt (HAW) 13.00
HEAT 4: Finn McGill (HAW) 15.20 DEF. Brodi Sale (HAW) 14.70, Ezekiel Lau (HAW) 12.65, Eli Hanneman (HAW) 5.15The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Men’s Round of 32 Results:
HEAT 1: Oliver Zietz (NLD) 16.10 DEF. Luke Swanson (HAW) 15.25, Nalu Deodato (HAW) 11.70, Shayden Pacarro (HAW) 11.50
HEAT 2: Shion Crawford (HAW) 15.00 DEF. Joao Chianca (BRA) 14.45, Diego Ferri (HAW) 14.35, Benji Brand (HAW) 13.25
HEAT 3: Imaikalani deVault (HAW) 18.25 DEF. Makana Franzmann (HAW) 13.35, Torrey Meister (HAW) 12.35, Eric Roberson (HAW) 9.95
HEAT 4: Kai Martin (HAW) 14.80 DEF. Rylan Beavers (HAW) 14.40, Ezra Clark (HAW) 13.05, Shiloh Tennberg (HAW) 12.40
HEAT 5: Ian Gentil (HAW) 17.05 DEF. Finn McGill (HAW) 15.10, Kai Lenny (HAW) 14.95, Eimeo Czermak (PYF) 8.00
HEAT 6: Kauli Vaast (FRA) 15.35 DEF. Brodi Sale (HAW) 15.10, Mihimana Braye (FRA) 14.15, Kuio Young (HAW) 11.35
HEAT 7: Ezekiel Lau (HAW) 17.70 DEF. Kainehe Hunt (HAW) 13.85, Eala Stewart (HAW) 13.15, MaiKai Burdine (HAW) 9.75
HEAT 8: Eli Hanneman (HAW) 16.50 DEF. Joshua Moniz (HAW) 15.85, Luke Tema (HAW) 13.55, Tyler Newton (HAW) 12.70The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Remaining Men’s Round of 64 (Heats 11 – 16) Results:
HEAT 11: Mihimana Braye (FRA) 16.00 DEF. Eimeo Czermak (PYF) 11.95, Coconut Willie (HAW) 11.85, Landon McNamara (HAW)
HEAT 12: Kauli Vaast (FRA) 16.50 DEF. Kai Lenny (HAW) 14.00, Cole Alves (HAW) 9.65, Kalani Rivero (HAW) 6.85
HEAT 13: MaiKai Burdine (HAW) 13.85 DEF. Tyler Newton (HAW) 12.35, Kiron Jabour (HAW) 12.05, Luan Nogues (FRA) 11.55
HEAT 14: Ezekiel Lau (HAW) 16.75 DEF. Luke Tema (HAW) 13.90, Mason Ho (HAW) 12.95, Justin Roberson (HAW) 8.65
HEAT 15: Joshua Moniz (HAW) 16.00 DEF. Eala Stewart (HAW) 12.85, Kingston Panebianco (USA) 10.80, Levi Young (HAW) 10.75
HEAT 16: Eli Hanneman (HAW) 14.75 DEF. Kainehe Hunt (HAW) 14.10, Sage Tutterow (HAW) 10.80, Leonid Nichols (USA) 9.35The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Semifinal Matchups:
HEAT 1: Shion Crawford (HAW) vs. Oliver Zietz (NLD) vs. Luke Swanson (HAW) vs. Imaikalani deVault (HAW)
HEAT 2: Joshua Moniz (HAW) vs. Kauli Vaast (FRA) vs. Finn McGill (HAW) vs. Brodi Sale (HAW)The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Women’s Quarterfinal Matchups:
HEAT 1: Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW) vs. Moana Jones Wong (HAW) vs. Nora Liotta (HAW) vs. Alyssa Spencer (USA)
HEAT 2: Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW) vs. Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW) vs. Chesny Guinotte (HAW) vs. Puamakamae DeSoto (HAW)
HEAT 3: Eweleiula Wong (HAW) vs. Kiara Goold (PYF) vs. Zoie Zeitz (NDL) vs. Lucy Jarrard (ASM)
HEAT 4: Luana Silva (BRA) vs. Malia Lima (HAW) vs. Zoe McDougall (HAW) vs. Skai Suitt (HAW)

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Sunday: Day 3 Called ON at The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro QS 1000
Men’s Round of 64, Heat 11 Starts at 8:00 a.m. HST
Men’s Round of 32 on Schedule, Quarterfinals on Standby
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Pictured: Current Hawaii/Tahiti Nui No. 1 Luke Tema (HAW) looks for more starting in the Round of 64, Heat 14. Credit: © WSL / Heff

HALEIWA, Oahu, Hawaii (Sunday, December 1, 2024) – The World Surf League (WSL) The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro, a men’s and women’s Qualifying Series (QS) 1000, has been called back ON for an 8:00 a.m. HST start. Remaining men’s Round of 64, Heats 6 – 16, are set to take on solid four-to-six-foot Haleiwa with clean morning conditions. Men’s Round of 32 is set to follow with both men’s and women’s Quarterfinals on standby.

Round of 64, Heat 11 gets competition back underway featuring Tahitian duo Mihimahana Braye (FRA) and Eimeo Czermak (PYF) taking on Coconut Willie (HAW) and Landon McNamara (HAW).

Former Championship Tour (CT) elite Ezekiel Lau (HAW), recent 2024 CT rookie Eli Hanneman (HAW), North Shore’s renowned Mason Ho (HAW), and more await their debuts against Round of 96 standouts.

Men’s and women’s Quarterfinals are on standby with some of the top women ready for their debuts including 2024 CT standout Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW), former CT Pipe Pro winner Moana Jones Wong (HAW), 2024 CT rookie Alyssa Spencer (USA), former CT competitor Luana Silva (BRA), current No. 1 Eweleiula Wong (HAW), and more.

The event window opens November 25 through December 7. Event organizers will select the best four days of the event window to run competition.

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Remaining Men’s Round of 64 (Heats 11 – 16) Matchups:
HEAT 11: Mihimana Braye (FRA) vs. Eimeo Czermak (PYF) vs. Coconut Willie (HAW) vs. Landon McNamara (HAW)
HEAT 12: Cody Young (HAW) vs. Cole Alves (HAW) vs. Kai Lenny (HAW) vs. Kalani Rivero (HAW)
HEAT 13: Jackson Bunch (HAW) vs. MaiKai Burdine (HAW) vs. Kiron Jabour (HAW) vs. Tyler Newton (HAW)
HEAT 14: Ezekiel Lau (HAW) vs. Mason Ho (HAW) vs. Luke Tema (HAW) vs. Justin Roberson (HAW)
HEAT 15: Joshua Moniz (HAW) vs. Eala Stewart (HAW) vs. Levi Young (HAW) vs. Kingston Panebianco (USA)
HEAT 16: Eli Hanneman (HAW) vs. Sage Tutterow (HAW) vs. Leonid Nichols (USA) vs. Kainehe Hunt (HAW)

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Saturday Nov 30th: Day 2 Called ON at The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro QS 1000
Men’s Round of 96, Heat 6 Starts at 8:00 a.m. HST
Men’s Round of 64 on Schedule

Pictured: Tiger Abubo (HAW) handled building Haleiwa in his debut and now awaits his Round of 64 bout which could run today. Credit: © WSL / Heff

HALEIWA, Oahu, Hawaii (Saturday, November 30, 2024) – The World Surf League (WSL) The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro, a men’s and women’s Qualifying Series (QS) 1000, has been called back ON for an 8:00 a.m. HST start. Following yesterday’s maxed-out conditions at Haleiwa, the swell peaked overnight across the North Shore and has started to decline. But, eight-to-ten-foot sets still steamroll their way into the famed lineup with men’s Round of 96, Heat 6 starting the day’s competition before moving into the Round of 64. Women’s competition has been called off for the day.

Picking up where the action left off, QS veteran Torrey Meister (HAW) will face Eric Roberson (HAW), Todd Coffey (HAW) and Taije Liljestrom (HAW) in Round of 96, Heat 6.

Also awaiting their debuts, current Hawaii/Tahiti Nui No. 1 Luke Tema (HAW), world-renowned waterman Kai Lenny (HAW), North Shore standout Koa Smith (HAW), plus Tahiti’s threats Tereva David (PYF) and Turo Ariitu (PYF), and many more look to make their surge.

The event window opens November 25 through December 7. Event organizers will select the best four days of the event window to run competition.

For more information, please visit www.WorldSurfLeague.com.

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Friday Noon update on NW and Off status at The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro QS 1000
NW continues to build and is now 10-15′, and surf is now out of control for the most reefs like Sunset, Pipe, Rocky Pt… a few outer reefs are cracking. Waimea is fun 10-15′ but inconsistent and still relatively’ small and with roughly 18 in the lineup. Surf should reach 20′. NW peaked 18ft 15sec at 11am and now is 16′ 17 sec & dropping, Hanalei holding 15ft 16sec and Waimea still rising 9’16.
SNNMen’s Round of 96 is called off for the rest of the day…surf too big.
LIVE HEAT SCORES HERE

North Shore Returns to Life for Big Performances Before Going XL at The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro

Buzzer-Beater Stunner sends Legend Chandler to an Excellent Start
Benji Brand’s Backhand Power on Full Display
Nora Liotta Surges into the Quarterfinals
Zoie Zeitz Overcomes Building Haleiwa Power in Debut Heat Win
Massive Swell Postpones Competition for the Day

HALEIWA, Oahu, Hawaii (Tuesday, November 26, 2024) – The World Surf League (WSL) The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro, a men’s and women’s Qualifying Series (QS) 1000, contenders battled a rising swell at Haleiwa before the swell maxed out to call competition off for the day following men’s Round of 96, Heat 5. Pristine, six-to-eight-foot sets provided a showcase of high-performance surfing for the women’s Round of 28, Round of 24, and men’s Round of 96, Heats 1 through 5, before 15-to-18-foot sets began pumping into the lineup. But, early event threats shined when the opportunity arose to kickstart competition.

Buzzer-Beater Stunner sends Legend Chandler to an Excellent Start

An incredible start from Legend Chandler (HAW) set the tone in men’s Round of 96 competition after starting off strong, posting a 7.85 (out of a possible 10). But, with former Championship Tour (CT) competitor Dusty Payne (HAW), Brazil’s backhand threat Philippe Chagas (BRA), and Kainaru Kato (HAW) in the mix, Chandler quickly found himself in need of a big score to take control once more. After Payne’s 8.75, a day’s best single-wave score, and Chagas’ 14.45 (out of a possible 20) heat total set the scale, Chandler locked into a gem and unleashed his forehand attack to post an 8.45 and 16.30 heat total in the dying moments.

“It’s picking up and doubling up out there, it’s pretty gnarly. I got my 7.85 on my first one then I got smoked in the middle of the heat on a big set,” said Chandler. “But that last wave lined up perfect and I’m stoked to get the score. That was a mental heat. It was sick to surf with guys like Dusty out there when it’s pumping.”

Pictured: An in-form Benji Brand (HAW) posted an excellent 8.50 on his backhand attack. Credit: © WSL / Heff

Benji Brand’s Backhand Power on Full Display

QS veteran and North Shore standout, Benji Brand (HAW) put his signature power against the heavy waters of Haleiwa to post one of the day’s highest single-wave scores of an 8.50, later matched by Merrik Mochkatel (HAW). Brand’s backhand was precise, hitting each critical section throughout the heat and posting a 15.75 heat total to surge toward top seeds in the Round of 64.

Also, Mochkatel, Nikoa Gazzola (HAW), and Liam Wilson (ASM) all earned valuable heat wins to kickstart their day before competition was called off for the day.

Nora Liotta Surges into the Quarterfinals

Former Sunset Pro victor Nora Liotta (HAW) showed she was up to the task, utilizing her powerful forehand to post a 7.25 and solid 12.50 heat total. Liotta may be out of striking distance from rejoining the Challenger Series, but the Maui, Hawaii, competitor is hoping to build toward next season with a big finish here.

“It was so nice to get in rhythm a little bit. I just came over last night so that was my first session other than before the heat so it was nice just to surf Haleiwa without a crowd,” said Liotta. “It feels good to be onto the next round. It’s awesome the women get to surf a wave this good for the last event of the year and I just want to finish it off strong.”

Zoie Zeitz Overcomes Building Haleiwa Power in Debut Heat Win

Emerging talents made their presence known with Zoie Zietz (NDL) displacing major water in her Haleiwa start with a 7.25 of her own. Zietz’s showcase to start the year, posting a 17.60 in her first heat of the season, continued as the swell picked up each heat. Now, the 15-year-old prepares for her third-straight, on-island Quarterfinal appearance.

“I waited so long and that wave came so I just took a deep breath and took off knowing it was a good one.” said Zietz. “I rode out of that wave and heard it was a 7.25 so I thought I’d just sit on the inside and get my backup. Then I paddled back out to the lineup and the biggest set of the day at that point was coming so I just went for it and straightened out to end the heat. So I’m stoked to make it to the next day.”

Also notching debut heat wins in the Round of 24, Skai Suitt (HAW) and Puamakamae DeSoto (HAW) charged into the Quarterfinals.

Following men’s Round of 96, Heat 5, competition was called OFF for the day with Haleiwa maxing out as the swell continued to pulse. Event organizers will reconvene at 7:00 a.m. HST for the next call.

“The surf has just gotten too big. It’s 15-foot, plus and we had an 18-foot set just come through the lineup during that last heat,” said Marty Thomas, Hawaii/Tahiti Nui Tour Manager. “It closed out the entire lineup here at Haleiwa. We got some good surf in this morning, but the swell is forecasted to increase all day so we’ll make another call tomorrow morning.”

The event window opens November 25 through December 7. Event organizers will select the best four days of the event window to run competition.

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Women’s Round of 24 Results:
HEAT 1: Nora Liotta (HAW) 12.50 DEF. Chesney Guinotte (HAW) 7.05, Ellie Brown (HAW) 5.50, Tiara Van Der Huls (NDL) 3.20
HEAT 2: Puamakamae DeSoto (HAW) 10.75 DEF. Alyssa Spencer (USA) 8.90, Kohai Fierro (PYF) 6.15, Kiki Oshiro-Kaneshiro (HAW) 1.50
HEAT 3: Zoie Zietz (HAW) 12.25 DEF. Zoe McDougall (HAW) 9.65, Noah Klapp (DEU) 6.90, Irie Fitzgerald (GUM) 2.80
HEAT 4: Skai Suitt (HAW) 8.75 DEF. Lucy Jarrard (ASM) 6.85, Tia Rista (HAW) 1.50, Angelina Decesare Castro (COL) 0.50

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Women’s Round of 28 Results:
HEAT 1: Tiara Van Der Huls (NDL) 13.25 DEF. Alyssa Spencer (USA) 6.75, Raquel Heckert (BRA) 2.75
HEAT 2: Noah Klapp (DEU) 7.05 DEF. Angelina Decesare Castro (COL) 5.25, Melanie Bartels (HAW) 2.05, Anu Moleta (HAW) 2.00

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Men’s Round of 96 (Heats 1 – 5) Results:
HEAT 1: Liam Wilson (ASM) 12.70 DEF. Marco Rista (HAW) 6.75, Pax Tybuszewski (USA) 5.40, Nalu Sheppard (HAW) 4.50
HEAT 2: Legend Chandler (HAW) 16.30 DEF. Philippe Chagas (BRA) 14.45, Dusty Payne (HAW) 13.50, Kainaru Kato (HAW) 7.20
HEAT 3: Benji Brand (HAW) 15.75 DEF. Oliver Zietz (NLD) 13.65, Peio Charriaud Ostolozaga (PYF) 5.85, Ioane Jarrard (ASM) 0.30
HEAT 4: Merrik Mochkatel (HAW) 14.00 DEF. Tiger Abubo (HAW) 12.90, Steve Roberson (HAW) 11.90, Nolan Senn (USA) 5.75
HEAT 5: Nikoa Gazzola (HAW) 4.70 DEF. Roran Mullen (HAW) 4.05, Taj Newton (HAW) 2.00, Paumalu Malone (HAW) 1.80

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Men’s Round of 96 (Heats 6 – 16) Matchups:
HEAT 6: Torrey Meister (HAW) vs. Eric Roberson (HAW) vs. Todd Coffey (HAW) vs. Taije Liljestrom (USA)
HEAT 7: Ezra Clark (HAW) vs. Koalaukani Ramos-Saunders (HAW) vs. Kaiano Costa (HAW) vs. Given Goodwin (HAW)
HEAT 8: Kalanoweo Desoto (HAW) vs. Love Hodel (HAW) vs. Memphis Brown (USA) vs. Tony Nunez (HAW)
HEAT 9: Turo Ariitu (PYF) vs. Kane Turalde (HAW) vs. Dylan Franzmann (HAW) vs. Kelson Lau (HAW)
HEAT 10: Koa Smith (HAW) vs. Gregg Nakamura (HAW) vs. Seth Knappe (HAW) vs. Tama Hannemann (HAW)
HEAT 11: Kalani Rivero (HAW) vs. Coconut Willie (HAW) vs. Kainalu McCormick (HAW) vs. Tereva David (PYF)
HEAT 12: Kai Lenny (HAW) vs. Makai McNamara (HAW) vs. Landon McNamara (HAW) vs. Angel Jardine (CAN)
HEAT 13: Thatcher Johnson (HAW) vs. Kiron Jabour (HAW) vs. Justin Roberson (HAW) vs. Kodin Wau (USA)
HEAT 14: Luke Tema (HAW) vs. Mananalu Chandler (HAW) vs. Tyler Newton (HAW) vs. Johann Hedemann (USA)
HEAT 15: Levi Young (HAW) vs. Zachary Newton (HAW) vs. Waimea Star (USA) vs. Kainehe Hunt (HAW)
HEAT 16: Matteus Santos (HAW) vs. Branden Defilippo (USA) vs. Kingston Panebianco (USA) vs. Leonid Nichols (USA)

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NOON: NW continues to build and is now 10-15′, and surf is now out of control for the most reefs like Sunset, Pipe, Rocky Pt… a few outer reefs are cracking. Waimea is fun 10-15′ but inconsistent and still relatively’ small and with roughly 18 in the lineup. Surf should reach 20′. NW peaked 18ft 15sec at 11am and now is 16′ 17 sec & dropping, Hanalei holding 15ft 16sec and Waimea still rising 9’16. SNN
Men’s Round of 96 is called off for the rest of the day…surf too big.
LIVE HEAT SCORES HERE
Women’s Round of 28 Started at 8:00 a.m. and finished.
Women’s Round of 24 finished and they’re now on standby but not likely to run heats rest of the day.

Pictured: Haleiwa is coming to life and the QS contenders are ready for their debuts. Credit: © WSL / Nichols

HALEIWA, Oahu, Hawaii (Friday, November 29, 2024) – The World Surf League (WSL) The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro, a men’s and women’s Qualifying Series (QS) 1000, has been called ON for an 8:00 a.m. HST start. Pristine conditions set the stage with solid six-foot, building swell that could see ten-foot sets by day’s end. Women’s Round of 28 kicks off opening action for the QS 1000 with women’s Round of 24 and men’s Round of 96 set to follow.

Women’s Round of 24 begins with QS veteran Brianna Cope (HAW) taking on Hope McCarren (CHN), Tiara Van Der Huls (NDL), and Raquel Heckert (BRA) in Heat 1.

Also making their debuts, Puamakamae DeSoto (HAW), Challenger Series threats Nora Liotta (HAW) and Zoe McDougall (HAW) alongside emerging talents Kohai Fierro (PYF), Chesney Guinotte (HAW), and more look to make their surge to the Quarterfinals.

Men’s competition opens with Liam Wilson (ASM), Marco Rista (HAW), Nalu Sheppard (HAW), and Pax Tybuszewski USA) in the Round of 96, Heat 1.

Plus, former Championship Tour (CT) competitor Dusty Payne (HAW) joins a stacked field including the likes of proven chargers Kai Lenny (HAW), Torrey Meister (HAW), Kiron Jabour (HAW), Tereva David (PYF), current Hawaii/Tahiti No. 1 Luke Tema (HAW), and many more in the Round of 96.

The event window opens November 25 through December 7. Event organizers will select the best four days of the event window to run competition.

For more information, please visit www.WorldSurfLeague.com.