Gold Coast
Pro Wrap

Steph didn't just win — she controlled finals day. With an average wave score of 7.1, she tore through the field, saving the best for last in the final with a total heat score of 17.33, including a 9.5.

She surfed like someone who knows exactly where to be before the wave even stands up. No wasted movement. No panic.

What stood out:

• Drew longer lines than anyone else in the field
• Let waves breathe instead of forcing sections
• Built scores early, then applied pressure

At Snapper — where positioning is everything — she looked a step ahead all event.

Ethan surfed one of the most technically clean events of anyone in the draw. Consistently scoring 7's and 8's through the event — but he also scored nines in his Round 3 heat against Italo, and again in the Semis against Liam O'Brien.

Riding his signature model, the Juliette, all event, paired with his Ethan Ewing Signature Future Fins.

His approach was simple:

• Find the cleanest part of the wave
• Hit it harder than anyone else
• Repeat

He didn't chase moments — he built them.

Connor looked dangerous all event. With an average heat score of 15.06, he marched towards the final, eventually meeting Ethan Ewing. Walking away with a runner-up spot, Connor has jumped 11 spots on the WSL rankings and now finds himself sitting at 9th heading into Raglan.

All gas, no brakes.

• Multiple heat totals in the mid-teens
• Heavy turns through the pocket
• Strong finishes under pressure

He surfed tighter than Ethan, more vertical, but with the same intent — commit fully to every section.

Key highlight: Late-round heat where he stacked two excellent-range scores with pure power surfing.

Liam quietly put together one of the most efficient campaigns of the event.

• Strong early rounds
• High 7-point rides consistently
• Quick direction changes on open face sections

He surfed fast — not rushed, just decisive.

What worked:

• Took off deeper than most
• Used shorter arcs to stay in the pocket
• Maximised every section

Nadia made a statement and showed the surfing world what to expect moving forward. Her wave score average was 7.4 through the comp, with her highest wave score coming in her Quarter Final against then-world number one Gabby Bryant — an 8.67 for some beautiful backhand belts.

• Solid heat wins early
• Held her own in better conditions
• Mixed flow with commitment

She didn't overcomplicate anything — just surfed clean and committed.