USA SURFING ANNOUNCES RESULTS FROM THE 2026 USA SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Competitors Met with One of the Largest Southern Hemisphere Swells in Years as All Divisions Rise to the Occasion

Oceanside, Calif. — USA Surfing is proud to announce the results from the 2026 USA Surfing Championships presented by Hurley, a landmark multi-day event that showcased the extraordinary depth and talent of American surfing across Para, Longboard, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Surf, and SUP & Prone Racing disciplines. Competitors from across the nation converged to battle for national titles and earn coveted spots on USA Surfing's National Team for ISA Team nomination.

Adding to the drama of competition, athletes were met with one of the largest Southern Hemisphere swells to hit the region in several years. Rather than shy away from the conditions, all divisions rose to the occasion — posting excellent scores and pushing equipment to the limit, with more than a few broken boards serving as a testament to the power of the swell.

The Championships unfolded across multiple competition days, beginning June 7 with the Para Surfing Championships, followed by Longboard Age Group Divisions on June 8, the Longboard Open on June 9–10, SUP Surf and Adult Shortboard on June 11, and concluding with SUP and Prone Racing on June 12. Across every discipline, the event yielded world-class displays of talent, further cementing the United States' reputation as a dominant force within the global surfing community.

"These athletes continue to raise the bar year after year," said USA Surfing CEO Greg Hulsizer. "From our Para surfers who inspire everyone in the water, to our Longboard and SUP competitors and racers who bring artistry and athleticism in equal measure, the 2026 Championships reminded us why the U.S. is a force to be reckoned with on the world stage."

PARA SURFING — JUNE 7, 2026

The Para Surfing Championships showcased remarkable resilience and skill across nine divisions. Athletes marked with * represent USA Surfing Para National Team members.

Men's Stand 2

1. Forest Weinberg – National Team *

2. Redmond Ramos – National Team *

3. Dana Cummings

Women's Stand 2

1. Jennifer Nascimento – National Team *

Women's Prone 1

1. Sarah Bettencourt – National Team *

2. Jessica Cusimano – National Team *

Women's Prone 2

1. Ashley Bunting – National Team *

2. Christina Demirelli – National Team *

3. Quinn Wailey

Men's Prone 1

1. Casey Proud

2. Jacob Pacheco – National Team *

3. Ryan Porteus – National Team *

Men's Prone 2

1. Jesse Billauer – National Team *

2. Jose Martinez – National Team *

3. Andy Zirzow

4. Christopher Waker

Women's WaveSki

1. Alina Garbuzov

2. Alana Nichols – National Team *

Men's WaveSki

1. Chris Oberle – National Team *

2. Daniel "DJ" Lombardo – National Team *

3. Jeff Munson

4. Roy Tuscany

VI 1 Men

1. Josh Loya – National Team *

VI 2 Women

1. Elizabeth Murray – National Team *

2. Emily Johnson – National Team *

LONGBOARD — JUNE 8, 2026

Women 18–39

1. Camden Hoover

2. Annabelle Tihanyi

3. Kylie Mulholand

4. Elizabeth Weitz

Men 18–39

1. Noah Hogle

2. Joshua Smiljanick

Girls U14

1. Estorya Martinez

2. Jewel Evans

3. Nami Rogers

4. Peata Lee-Hubin

Boys U14

1. Noah Cavanaugh

2. Kahekili Denson

3. Zephyr Parker

4. Jaxon Humphries

Girls U18

1. Cash Hoover

2. Estorya Martinez

3. Hanae Rose

4. London Lorber

Boys U18

1. Kydon Legend Larrabee

2. Wynter Hero Larrabee

3. James Carr

4. Bode Davis

Senior Men 40+

1. Nicholas Riopelle

2. Edward Hayden (Ed the Dread)

3. Michael Lorne

4. Tony Barona

LONGBOARD OPEN — JUNE 10, 2026

Athletes marked with * represent USA Surfing National Team members for 2026.

Athletes marked with ** will represent USA Surfing National Team for January-June, 2027

Men's Open

1. Tony Silvagni - National Team*

2. Kevin Paul Skvarna - National Team*

3. Aidan Sautner

4. Wynter Hero Larrabee

Women's Open

1. Cash Hoover - National Team**

2. Avalon Gall - National Team**

3. Estorya Martinez

4. Kaitlin Mikkelsen

Women's Open Champs Longboard Surf Off

1. Avalon Gall- National Team*

2. Kaitlin Mikkelsen - National Team*

3. Malia Ilagan

4. Cash Hoover

SUP SURF & ADULT SHORTBOARD — JUNE 11, 2026

Women 30+

1. Morgan Gore

2. Siri Cota

3. Danielle C. Hightower

Men 18–29

1. Marco Leon

2. Chaz Guersany

Men 30–39

1. Daniel Pelt

Men 40–49

1. Peter Hanel

Legends 50+

1. Vincent Duprat

2. Richard Takahashi

3. Gavin Haughey

4. Jeff Jesse

SUP Surf Men Open – ISA Qualifier

1. Anthony Maltese -National Team*

2. Dave Boehne -National Team*

3. Zane Saenz

4. Clay Everline

SUP Surf Women Open – ISA Qualifier

1. Victoria Burgess -National Team*

2. Mel Wygal -National Team*

3. Katniss Paris

4. Rachel Cantore

SUP Surf 40+ Men

1. Syrus Melandish

2. Clay Everline

SUP Surf 40+ Women

1. Rachel Cantore

SUP & PRONE RACING — JUNE 12, 2026

Athletes marked with * represent USA Surfing National Team members for 2026- June 2027.

10K Open Race – ISA Qualifier

Men's Open SUP

1. Bodie von Allmen - National Team*

2. Campbell Carter - National Team*

3. Paul Pianowski

Women's Open SUP

1. Stephanie Shideler - National Team*

2. Soryn Preston - National Team*

3. Lindsay Weidner

4. Samantha Eastburn

Men's Open Prone

1. Donald Miralle- National Team*

10K Distance Age Groups

Women 40–49

1. Lynann Buckles

Women 50–59

1. Sarah Filion

Men 50–59

1. Juerg Geser

2. Ken Bahl

Men 60+

1. Anthony Forcier

2. Dave Anderson

Men 60+ Prone

1. Michel Lorn

2. Bill Garrels

Women 60+

1. Kristin Thomas

SUP Technical Race Open

Men

1. Campbell Carter - National Team*

2. Connor Baxter - National Team*

3. Zane Saenz

4. Bodie von Allmen

Women

1. Candice Appleby - National Team*

2. Soryn Preston - National Team*

3. Victoria Burgess

4. Katniss Paris

Prone Technical Race Open

Women

1. Teddy Gatti - National Team*

Men

1. Donald Miralle - National Team*

Sprint Race

Men

1. Connor Baxter - National Team*

2. Zane Saenz

3. Campbell Carter

4. Dennis Gibson

Women

1. Katniss Paris - National Team*

2. Samantha Eastburn

Special Thanks

Special thanks to the water safety team, staff, volunteers, and the following sponsors whose support makes the USA Surfing Championship—and dreams of representing the U.S. on the global ISA stage possible:

Kamaka Responsible Development || Resin Services || Hurley || Visit Oceanside || Jersey Mikes || Dryrobe || Coach’s Oats || Yeti || Khombu || Marbella Oceanside || Mr. Zogs Sex Wax || Lexus Carlsbad || Nomadix || Access Trax || Protect Reef Sunscreen || Pannikin Oceanside || Shoots OG || Sanchos Tacos || Senor Grubbys || Guahan Grill

ABOUT USA SURFING

USA Surfing is the International Surfing Association (ISA)-recognized national federation for the sport of surfing in the United States and the USOPC-certified National Governing Body for Olympic and Paralympic surfing. Based in San Clemente, California — home of the LA28 Olympic surfing venue at Lower Trestles — USA Surfing develops and supports American surfers across all competitive disciplines, including Olympic shortboard, para surfing, longboard, SUP surf, stand-up paddling, prone paddling, and bodyboarding. USA Surfing nominates athletes to represent the United States in international competition including the ISA World Surfing Games, ISA World Para Surfing Championship, ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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