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JACKS PRO DAY ONE

The first event of the 2026/27 World Surf League North America Qualifying Series is underway at the Jacks Pro in Huntington Beach. A recap from Day One on Southside of the Pier.

The Qualifying Series is so gnarly. I wouldn’t say every person in the draw could win, but every person surfs good enough to make some heats. It reminds me a lot of college basketball, in comparison to pro basketball. These “kids” – if you will – are hungry. They are trying to juice every drop […]

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WHERE WE ARE

An update on where we are in the Competitive Surf Schedule: Miguel Pupo won Bells Beach, Margaret River is up and running, and the Jacks Pro QS4000 is about to begin.

Miguel Pupo just became an all time great. Medina is back; really back. The First Round elimination heats are looking tough. The Colapinto brothers surfed a heat against each other. The Brazilian Storm is in full effect on the CT, and the local North American QS season is about to start. Here’s the brief catch […]