The right swell has arrived, and with forecasts predicting waves over two metres and light to moderate offshore winds, the perfect conditions are set for an epic day of surfing. The first call is scheduled for 07.00, but there will be plenty of action throughout the day.
Sixteen of the world's best tube riders will be competing, including international names like Rob Machado, Balaram Stack, Clay Marzo, Craig Anderson, and Noah Beschen, alongside Portuguese surfers Nic Von Rupp, Miguel Blanco, Pedro Boonman, and João Maria Mendonça. The big new addition this year is the Special Women’s Heat, featuring Camila Cardoso, Mafalda Lopes, Kika Veselko, and Yolanda Hopkins. During the final, there will also be a special tribute to Tiago “Saca” Pires, marking his official farewell to competition.
For those staying on shore, there will be plenty to do throughout the day: giveaways from MINI, gin tastings by GinSul, flavoured coffee drinks from Go Chill, organic açaí from OAKBERRY, and the chance to try out Surf REC’s training and filming experience.
Up for grabs is a €50,000 prize for this year’s winner, along with a €2,500 bonus for the Best Barrel by Electrikfatbike and the Ricardo dos Santos Atitude Trophy, awarded to the most fearless surfer of the day. The winner of the Special Women’s Heat will receive a ten-day trip to the Mentawai Islands, accommodation on one of the luxurious Sibon Charters, and a €1,000 prize.
If you can’t catch the action live at Praia de Carcavelos but don’t want to miss out, you can follow everything on SPORT TV or at capituloperfeito.com/live.