Erin Brooks and Miguel Pupo Win 2026 Lexus Trestles Pro

LOWER TRESTLES, SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 18: (L-R) Miguel Pupo of Brazil and Erin Brooks of Canada after winning the Lexus Trestles Pro on September 18, 2026 at Lower Trestles, San Clemente, California. (Photo by Emma Sharon/World Surf League)

Erin Brooks (CAN) and Miguel Pupo (BRA) emerged victorious at the Lexus Trestles Pro, Stop No. 9 of the World Surf League (WSL) 2026 Championship Tour (CT), in solid four-to-five-foot conditions at the famed high-performance haven of Lower Trestles. Defiant showcases from Brooks took her to a historic third-straight CT victory to join an elite club of surfing’s most accomplished Champions. Plus, Pupo’s resurgence in 2026 continues with excellent performances from start to finish on Finals Day to earn a second win of the season and push him to No. 4 on the rankings.

Brooks Continues Historic Charge Up The Rankings With Third-Straight CT Win

Regarded as a phenomenon from a young age, 19-year-old Erin Brooks (CAN) continues to show she’s living up to the hype and now adds her name to history with three straight CT wins, joining the likes of Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), who did so in 2008, and Carissa Moore (HAW), who earned three wins between the end of 2014 and the start of 2015. Brooks went from a requalification scare to becoming a prominent World Title threat after jumping to World No. 5 in the rankings following this event. 

“This win means everything,” said Brooks. “I’m so thankful to the Lord for letting me get three wins in a row. If you told me at Stop No. 7 that I’d be where I am right now, I wouldn’t believe you because this is insane. I’m just so thankful to the Lord for letting me achieve this, and I’ve just been trusting in His plan. The first part of the year was like such a bummer, but this makes it worth it. I’ve had so many hard heats, it just made me want to work even harder, and now I’ve gotten to this point, and I want to keep going.”

An unprecedented surge from 2025 CT Rookie of the Year, Brooks, pushed her to a third-straight Final following her back-to-back CT wins. Brooks proved she can do it all, from heaving barrels to high-performance showdowns, besting then World No. 1 Carissa Moore (HAW) with a 15.33 heat total to move into the Semifinals against reigning World Champion Molly Picklum (AUS). But Brooks wasn’t to be denied another Final appearance and took down the reigning World Champ, marking her third World Champion defeat on the road to the Final, where she bested now World No. 1 Gabriela Bryan (HAW). Now, the Canadian representative steamrolls toward the postseason as the most in-form competitor on Tour.

Brooks and Bryan traded blows throughout a tense Final, with Bryan opening the account with a 6.33 (out of a possible 10) in the first five minutes (after a heat restart) before Brooks answered with a 7.00 built on backhand brilliance. The lead swung again, as a split peak saw Bryan unable to scratch into a set while Brooks went the other way, closing out a forehand combination for a 5.17. Bryan responded a minute later with a string of forehand hacks down the line, needing a 5.85 but coming up just short with a 5.57. The heat then went quiet until the three-minute mark, when Brooks held off a final push from Bryan, unleashing more backhand precision across three sections to post a 6.00 and stretch Bryan’s requirement out to a daunting 6.68. With the clock working against her, Bryan was unable to find the score she needed in the closing minute, handing Brooks the win and a third-straight Finals Day victory. 

Arguably one of the most powerful surfers on Tour, Gabriela Bryan (HAW) was relentless on Finals Day to push the level toward excellence from start to finish. Now, the Kauaʻian leaves the Lexus Trestles Pro back in the Yellow Leaders Jersey and storms toward the postseason, leading the World Title race. 

“It’s been an incredible week, and it’s so good to be back. I came here every summer growing up, so it’s a lot of good memories,” said Bryan. “Having Matt and the whole Biolos family here, he makes me some amazing boards and makes me feel at home, so that’s been super fun. And then having Kolohe [Andino] in my corner, he’s just kept it super light and kept the energy high, which is what I really needed at this point of the year. And, runner-up, some really good waves along the way, and I’m just stoked.”

The new World No. 1 Bryan keeps proving her power is among the world’s elite, pushing the scale to an 8.43 and a 16.26 heat total in her Quarterfinal appearance over Luana Silva (BRA) before delivering more in a Semifinal clash with San Clemente’s own Sawyer Lindblad (USA). Bryan’s relentless power couldn’t be stopped, and halted the hometown hero’s momentum with another excellent 8.50 display on her forehand attack. 

Pupo’s Incredible Finals Day Brilliance Takes Him Back Atop Podium in 2026

An inspiration to the Brazilian Storm, CT veteran Miguel Pupo (BRA) achieved his third-career CT victory and maiden CT win at Lowers after his QS win in 2011. Pupo, 34, continues his incredible 2026 season, currently putting him at No. 4 in the rankings, after his remarkable win at Bells Beach to start the season. Now, following another emotional victory for one of the sport’s icons, Pupo heads into the postseason with all the momentum as he looks to vie for his maiden World Title at Pipeline following Portugal and Siargao. 

“It’s so special. It’s been a long week, to be honest. I started the week not thinking I was going to win it, and I was having a hard time with the wave, and I couldn’t find a rhythm,” said Pupo. “Adriano [de Souza] told me I was looking good, and Bruno said the same, and I just stopped pulling hairs. It’s been such hard work this year, and I feel like it’s my last shot to do it, and I’m happy to come out with two wins, and I can’t believe I have two trestles at my house. The World Title is definitely in my vision. I just can’t believe it. It took me 14 years to get my first win, and now I have two in the same year. It’s incredible. I’ve been enjoying it, and at 34, I feel 18 again, and I just want to thank my wife, my family at home, and I love you all.”

The men’s Final featured two event standouts, Miguel Pupo (BRA) and Kanoa Igarashi (JPN), who blitzed through a stacked Finals Day draw. Igarashi got busy to take an early jump, but Pupo laid into his prominent backhand attack on a running Lowers right to post an excellent 8.50 and put himself right back into the heat. But, Igarashi’s 6.50 just in front of that backhand from Pupo kept him in the lead as Igarashi pushed his lead further with a powerful 7.67 on his forehand. In the critical moments of the heat, Pupo kept his composure and found himself on a Lowers left to let a forehand attack all his own loose and post a 6.27, needing a 5.90, to overtake the lead and hold firm over Igarashi until the final horn. 

A battle of Brazilian excellence provided fireworks in Quarterfinal, Heat 4, from current World No. 5 M. Pupo and 2026 CT Rookie Mateus Herdy. Pupo set the scale with an excellent 8.33 before Herdy tipped the scale in his favor on aerial antics of his own to post an 8.27. But Pupo’s 7.50 back-up held him firmly in the lead until the horn sounded. Then, a clash of Finals Day Titans unfolded between Pupo and San Clemente’s Cole Houshmand (USA), following Houshmand’s event-best performance in the Quarterfinals with an 18.50 heat total, and Pupo attacked early and backed it up with an excellent 8.33 to leave Houshmand needing a near-perfect 9.83 when the horn sounded.

Born and raised in Huntington Beach, Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) spent much of his childhood on the cobblestones of Lower Trestles, and today claimed his second runner-up finish at this event in 2026. Igarashi looked right at home on Finals Day once again, unleashing his progression against dangerman Marco Mignot (FRA) in the Quarterfinals to post an excellent 8.00 and a 15.67 heat total, before ousting reigning World Champion and defending event winner Yago Dora (BRA) in the Semifinals with a 7.50 and a 5.83. The 28-year-old, who represents Japan on the world stage with Olympic Silver to his name, now vaults up to World No. 7, well within striking distance of the World Title race as the CT heads into the postseason with only three stops remaining, starting with the pivotal event in Portugal.

“It was so similar to what I grew up competing here at Lowers through NSSA Nationals and US Champs, and when I was younger, I never really had a plan. I’d just paddle out and just trusted the waves, and trusted myself, and that was my keyword for the week,” said Igarashi. “It was special having that Final with Yago [Dora] last year. He went on to win the event and then win a World Title, and it was a crazy Final to be a part of. And also, today. I have so much respect for Miguel. I love watching him compete, I love watching him surf, and he’s put in a lot of work, so he’s been a huge inspiration to me this year. Thank you to everyone who came out, I love competing in front of you guys, and I’m really happy to have a couple Finals in California this year, and let’s keep it going.” 

Postseason Rankings See Change-up Following Lexus Trestles Pro Finals Day

Current World No. 3 Sawyer Lindblad (USA) opened up her Finals Day with an all-San Clemente clash against wildcard threat Eden Walla (USA). Walla pushed Lindblad early before the rising World Title contender, Lindblad, answered with her signature backhand attack to take a pivotal heat win and match her 2025 Semifinal result, where she lost to Bryan. 

Molly Picklum (AUS) began her Finals Day surge in dominant fashion, taking down San Clemente’s own Bella Kenworthy (USA), with a combination of power and precision on her backhand to post a 15.33 heat total and charge toward the Semifinals. Picklum then faced the 2025 CT Rookie of the Year and an on-fire Brooks and fell short of rejoining the Final at Lowers.

San Clemente’s powerhouse Cole Houshmand (USA) put on a masterclass of power to kick off his Finals Day, earning an event-best 18.50 heat total over fellow Southern Californian Jake Marshall (USA). Then, it was a battle of goofyfooters in the Semifinals, as Houshmand faced and lost to M. Pupo. 

Reigning World Champion and defending Lexus Trestles Pro victor, Yago Dora (BRA), kept his charge toward back-to-back wins at Lowers alive with a decisive Quarterfinal win to start men’s action over Callum Robson (AUS). Dora’s approach kept the pace with Robson before advancing to the Semifinals, before losing to Igarashi. 

For highlights and more information about the 2026 Lexus Trestles Pro, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com. 

2026 Lexus Trestles Pro Women’s Final Results:
1 – Erin Brooks (CAN) 13.00
2- Gabriela Bryan (HAW) 11.90

2026 Lexus Trestles Pro Men’s Final Results:
1 – Miguel Pupo (BRA) 14.77
2 – Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) 14.40

2026 Lexus Trestles Pro Women’s Semifinal Results:
HEAT 1: Gabriela Bryan (HAW) 14.33 DEF. Sawyer Lindblad (USA) 10.17
HEAT 2: Erin Brooks (CAN) 10.43 DEF. Molly Picklum (AUS) 9.50

2026 Lexus Trestles Pro Men’s Semifinal Results:
HEAT 1: Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) 13.33 DEF. Yago Dora (BRA) 11.94
HEAT 2: Miguel Pupo (BRA) 16.00 DEF. Cole Houshmand (USA) 11.50

2026 Lexus Trestles Pro Women’s Quarterfinal Results:
HEAT 1: Gabriela Bryan (HAW) 16.26 DEF. Luana Silva (BRA) 10.64
HEAT 2: Sawyer Lindblad (USA) 11.90 DEF. Eden Walla (USA) 11.67
HEAT 3: Erin Brooks (CAN) 15.33 DEF. Carissa Moore (HAW) 13.10
HEAT 4: Molly Picklum (AUS) 15.33 DEF. Bella Kenworthy (USA) 12.43

2026 Lexus Trestles Pro Men’s Quarterfinal Results:
HEAT 1: Callum Robson (AUS) vs. Yago Dora (BRA)
HEAT 2: Marco Mignot (FRA) vs. Kanoa Igarashi (JPN)
HEAT 3: Cole Houshmand (USA) vs. Jake Marshall (USA)
HEAT 4: Mateus Herdy (BRA) vs. Miguel Pupo (BRA)

Next Stop: MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Presented by Corona Cero
The next stop on the 2026 WSL Championship Tour (CT) will be the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Stop No. 10 of 12, which holds a competition window from October 16 – 25, 2026. The competition will be broadcast LIVE on WorldSurfLeague.com and the free WSL app. Also, check out more ways to watch from the WSL’s broadcast partners.

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