Sierra Kerr (AUS) and Jake Marshall (USA) claimed momentous breakthrough victories as the U.S. Open concluded a historic 9-day event in Surf City, USA.
HUNTINGTON BEACH — The 2026 edition of the U.S. Open of Surfing may go down as the best of all-time, which spans back to 1959. Stop No. 2 of the 2026-27 World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series provided everything the Pacific Ocean could throw at the world's top contenders and elite long boarders. Hurricane Genevieve made its way north from Mexico and provided some of the best waves Huntington Beach had seen in years.
The men's final featured an all-Southern California matchup between Marshall, an Encinitas resident seeking his first Open crown, and Huntington Beach native Kanoa Igarashi, who entered the final looking to win the event for a third time.
Marshall secured his place in the championship heat with victories over Brazil's Gabriel Klaussner and San Clemente's Hayden Rodgers. Igarashi advanced by eliminating Peru's Lucca Mesinas and fellow SoCal resident, Griffin Colapinto.
With the **** le still undecided in the closing minutes, both finalists found opportunities on late waves. Marshall posted a decisive eight-point ride, forcing Igarashi to chase a 7.38 on his final attempt. The two-time champion was unable to find the required score, allowing Marshall to celebrate the biggest victory of his career in front of friends and family.
#huntington #time #surf
HUNTINGTON BEACH — The 2026 edition of the U.S. Open of Surfing may go down as the best of all-time, which spans back to 1959. Stop No. 2 of the 2026-27 World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series provided everything the Pacific Ocean could throw at the world's top contenders and elite long boarders. Hurricane Genevieve made its way north from Mexico and provided some of the best waves Huntington Beach had seen in years.
The men's final featured an all-Southern California matchup between Marshall, an Encinitas resident seeking his first Open crown, and Huntington Beach native Kanoa Igarashi, who entered the final looking to win the event for a third time.
Marshall secured his place in the championship heat with victories over Brazil's Gabriel Klaussner and San Clemente's Hayden Rodgers. Igarashi advanced by eliminating Peru's Lucca Mesinas and fellow SoCal resident, Griffin Colapinto.
With the **** le still undecided in the closing minutes, both finalists found opportunities on late waves. Marshall posted a decisive eight-point ride, forcing Igarashi to chase a 7.38 on his final attempt. The two-time champion was unable to find the required score, allowing Marshall to celebrate the biggest victory of his career in front of friends and family.
#huntington #time #surf
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