Finals
2026 Bodysurfing World Tour Finals
South West Coast, France
September – October 2026
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The IBSA Bodysurfing World Tour Finals, bring together the top ranked bodysurfers from each regional area (40 men and 20 women), as well as bodysurfers who receive wild cards (8 for men and 4 for women). A total of 48 men and 24 women showcase their skills in this competition.
More information about qualification criteria
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Trials Event: during the period September – October 2026 and prior to the Main Event.
Preliminary round for 12 IBSA Wild Cards assignment (8 men, 4 women).
Main Event: during the period September – October May 2026.
60 qualifiers from regional areas 2025 Qualifying Series + 12 highest finishing competitors from Trials Event
Tie-Break Process
Should there be a tie in points between two or more competitors, the higher position will be awarded to the competitor based upon the following tie-breakers in order:
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The highest finishing position from any regional event in that year, followed by second best, third best, fourth best, fifth best, etc until the tie is broken.
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The rankings in the previous year.
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In their regional event where they attained their highest finish, the points difference between the competitor’s score and the score of the lowest finishing competitor that advanced to the next round.
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Highest heat score of any regional event.
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Highest single wave score in any regional event.
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Qualifiers
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Europe / Africa
OPEN MEN
Paul Grieumard (France)
Nathan Lehoux (France)
Mohamed Chouaib Boudhim (Morocco)
Ruben Cambas (France)
Noah Elan (France)
Joao Moço (Portugal)
Iliass Kanouni (Morocco)
Danny Teare (United Kingdom)
OPEN WOMEN
Alyssa Sauvy (France)
Uhaïna Hegoas (France)
Ambre Gautier (France)
Sakina Bargach (Morocco)
North America
OPEN MEN
Shayne McIntyre (USA)
Darren Moody (USA)
Chris Ford (USA)
James Fenney III (USA)
Jason Napolitano (USA)
Adrien Deloffre (USA)
Brett Templeman (USA)
Greg Wilkinson (USA)
OPEN WOMEN
Meredith Rose (USA)
Michelle Urkov (USA)
Scotti Shafer (USA)
Christina Gasparich (USA)
Australia / Asia
OPEN MEN
Jack Lewis (Australia)
Jack Macrae (Australia)
Chris Anderson (Australia)
Jarrod Bridges (Australia)
Jay Van Deurse (Australia)
Glen Murphy (Australia)
Patrick McNally (Australia)
Caleb Sciascia (New Zealand)
OPEN WOMEN
Anna-Lei Petit (Australia)
Ally Zillman (Australia)
Katy Collins (Guam)
Lyla Crouch (Australia)
Latin America
OPEN MEN
Carlos Arenivar (El Salvador)
Pablo Ortiz (El Salvador)
Juan De Dios Ruiz (Mexico)
Mario Aragon (Mexico)
Yuri Resende Martins (Brasil)
Maurício de Oliveira Afonso (Brasil)
Ram Salinas (Peru)
Rodrigo Estefanel (Uruguay)
OPEN WOMEN
Briguitte Linn Wiedemeyer (Brasil)
Fatima Perez (El Salvador)
Deborah Terhoch de Albuquerque (Brasil)
Maria Vitória Teixeira Giovannini (Brasil)
Polynesia
OPEN MEN
Kealii Punley (Hawaii)
Steven Pierson (French Polynesia)
Narii Hoffman (French Polynesia)
Conrad Morgan (Hawaii)
Nainoa Lamy (French Polynesia)
Bronson Maneafaiga Cambra (American Samoa)
Melvin Keawe (Hawaii)
Philippe Moreno (French Polynesia)
OPEN WOMEN
Cloé Vercoutere (French Polynesia)
Sophie Friedheim (Hawaii)
Prisca Amaru (French Polynesia)
Lena Palama (Hawaii)
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Trials Event Qualifiers
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Ranking
EA - Europe / Africa
NA - North America
AA - Australia / Asia
LA - Latin America
PO - Polynesia
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Trials Event Ranking​
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Competitors not qualified for the Main Event:
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Competitors not qualified for the Main Event:
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