Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro: Day Two Recap

Competition resumes at 7:05 a.m. AEST, with more swell expected in the coming days.

The second day of the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro presented by GWM at Snapper Rocks delivered high scores, upsets, and a shark-related interruption. The event is currently on a Yellow Alert for Finals Day.

Women's Division

Nadia Erostarbe defeated 2023 World Champion Caroline Marks in a standout performance. She later scored an 8.67 in a separate heat against World No. 1 Gabriela Bryan.

Sawyer Lindblad defeated reigning World Champion Molly Picklum.

Stephanie Gilmore and Bettylou Sakura Johnson are scheduled to compete in an upcoming match.

Caity Simmers' heat against Vahine Fierro was interrupted by a shark sighting before its conclusion.

Men's Division

Filipe Toledo recorded an event-best 18.00 heat total. He is scheduled to face Gabriel Medina in Round 3.

Mateus Herdy defeated Griffin Colapinto in Round 2.

Samuel Pupo defeated his older brother Miguel Pupo in what was described as a career-best performance.

Liam O'Brien defeated Kanoa Igarashi on his birthday.

Ethan Ewing also performed well, though specific results were not provided.

Looking Ahead

Additional swell is expected in the coming days as the event progresses toward Finals Day.