Corona Open J-Bay 2023
In South Africa awaits the best right-hander on Earth. The pointbreak is a blank canvas for the world's best surfers to draw creative lines. But J-Bay's perfection is matched by its pressure. Just two events remain in the fight for the WSL Final 5 and Qualification Season race. Time is running out for the contenders to rise up the rankings.
After a snapped board early in her heat vs Johanne Defay, and a flash from a similar position she was in last year at Jeffreys Bay, she
The South African powerhouse Jordy Smith laid down an excellent showing, banking a 17.60 heat total including an excellent 9.00 backed up
RCal lays down an excellent 8.50 single-wave score vs. Seth Moniz to then back it up with a 7.10, securing a spot in the Round of 16 as a
Robinson taps into form and secures a Round of 16 appearance after exchanging with the GOAT Kelly Slater
O'Leary lays down highest heat total of the day, 18.24, including a near-perfect 9.57 and an excellent 8.67 to best Callum Robson out of
Caroline's Occy-esque approach breaks into an excellent heat total of 17.80, including a near-perfect 9.63 as well as an 8.17 over the GOAT
Wright takes top honors out of the opening round against defending victor Tatiana Weston-Webb with an excellent 8.00 as sets begin to steam
Women got their 2023 Corona Open J-Bay bouts underway for a short day of competition filled with shocks and impressive debuts. 2022 CT
A short opening day of competition unraveled with the first women's Quarterfinalists locked in. 2022 Rookie of the Year Gabriela Bryan
Short and sweet opening bouts for the women witnessed early shocks and convincing performances at the iconic venue of Jeffreys Bay.
Gabriela looks to better her Quarterfinal finish from last year taking top honors in the first opening round for the women. Bryan bests No.
The wildcard Sarah Baum felt right at home and overtook 5x World Champion Carissa Moore and CT veteran Lakey Peterson to earn a spot
The fight for the Final 5 landed in South Africa and the iconic venue of Jeffreys Bay delivered an electric start to Stop No. 9. An aerial
Opening day magic unfolded at one of the world's premier venues at Jeffreys Bay and the world's best rose to beautiful conditions. Yago
One of the world's best waves provided and the world's best answered with near-perfection, aerial assaults, and iconic railwork to set the
Relive the Top 5 moments of Day 1 featuring epic performances from Rio Waida, Gabriel Medina, Griffin Colapinto, John John Florence and
Peter Mel breaks down what Rio Waida and Ethan Ewing have had under their feet at the 2023 Corona Open J-Bay. From board specs down to the
Filipe Toledo adds to the tempo at Jeffreys Bay looking strong as ever following injury scare. Goes excellent with 8.50 single-wave score
Current World No. 5 Yago Dora seals the highest heat total of the day so far with a near-perfect 9.27 full backside rotation. Lighting up
John John Florence returns to Jeffreys Bay, South Africa for the first time since 2017 and it's like he never left. Drops an excellent 8.17
World No. 2 Griffin Colapinto goes excellent in the opening round with a 16.17 heat total (8.50 + 7.67), engaging rail work, variety, and
Currently just outside the Final 5, 3x World Champion Gabriel Medina is looking to make his way back to the Corona Open J-Bay Final for the
Rio Waida begins his J-Bay campaign in-form, lays down precise rail work including a 7.50 single-wave score against previous event victor
João Chianca taps into form with solid rail work in his first go at the world-famous right hand point break. Chianca is the first to lock
In South Africa awaits the best right-hander on Earth. The pointbreak is a blank canvas for the world's best surfers to draw creative
Carissa Moore has been on a tear through the 2023 Championship Tour through our first 7 stops so far. With her sights set on the Fight for
Relive the legendary final where Gabriel Medina defeats Italo Ferreira to become the first goofy-footer to win the Corona Open J-Bay since
Reigning World Champ Filipe Toledo is on a mission to defend his title. After securing his 1st CT win in Hawaiian waters at the Hurley Pro
Rewind and relive this iconic year at Jeffreys Bay where Andy Irons and Kelly Slater battle it out in the final with firing conditions.
With only two events left in the fight for the WSL Final 5. Carissa Moore and Tyler Wright have already secured their spots with three more
Featuring Ethan Ewing, Tatiana Weston-Webb, Italo Ferreira, Jordy Smith, Samuel Pupo, Jack Robinson. Yago Dora, Gabriel Medina, Carissa
Two South Africans will be making their Championship Tour debuts at the Corona Open J-Bay. As the highest-rated Africans on the Challenger