Finals day of the Surfboard Empire Pro Junior presented by Florence Marine X and Surfboard Empire North Narrabeen Ripper, presented by VEIA saw competition return to the iconic North Narrabeen, closing out a full week of high-performance surfing.
The day opened with the Under 18 Boys semi-finals, where Lachlan Arghyros set the tone early, eliminating top seed and local standout Ben Zanatta to progress through to the final. In the Under 18 Girls, Alice Hodgson delivered one of the performances of the event, posting a 16.43 heat total to secure her place in the final.
As conditions began to slow, the Under 16 divisions took to the water. Hugo Spierings continued his strong run, showcasing composure and control to move through to the final before going on to claim the Under 16 Boys title. In the Under 16 Girls, Talia Tebb stood out throughout the day, surfing with confidence beyond her years to take the win.
The Under 18 Girls final came down to the final moments, with Brisa Canina finding a 5.93 to move into first, edging out Alice Hodgson and bringing her winning run to a close. In the Under 18 Boys, Lachlan Arghyros capped off a dominant performance, taking the title with a 17.10 heat total.
The Surfboard Empire Pro Junior delivered a strong finish to the week. In the Women’s final, Ocea Curtis combined power and flow to secure the win, holding off a fast-finishing Talia Tebb and local standout Ruby Trew, who came within reach in the closing minutes.
In the Men’s final, Dane Henry delivered one of the standout performances of the event, posting a near-perfect 9.87 for a critical aerial manoeuvre, backing it up with an 8-point ride to take a commanding victory.
Final Results Pro Junior
Women:
1st – Ocea Curtis
2nd – Talia Tebb
3rd – Ruby Trew
4th – Grace Crosby
Men:
1st – Dane Henry
2nd – Ocean Lancaster
3rd – Sammy Lowe
4th – Isaiah Vaealiki
Full event results can be found on WSL.
Photo credit: Matthew Dunbar and Andrew Christie
Final Results Ripper
U16 Boys:
1st – Hugo Spierings
2nd – Luca Martin
3rd Equal: Harrison Gibbs and Zac Johnston
U16 Girls:
1st – Talia Tebb
2nd – Mali Adam
3rd Equal: Navah Holmes and Maddison Kenchington
U18 Boys:
1st – Lachlan Arghyros
2nd – Taj Air
3rd Equal: Mitchell Henderson and Ben Zanatta
U18 Girls:
1st – Brisa Canina
2nd – Alice Hodgson
3rd Equal: Poppy O’Reilly and Meika Locke
Full event results can be found on Liveheats
Photo credit: Matthew Dunbar and Andrew Christie
Key Links
- Surfboard Empire North Narrabeen Pro Junior, presented by Florence
- Surfboard Empire North Narrabeen Ripper, presented by VEIA
- Surfing NSW Community WhatsApp channel
- Surfing NSW Instagram
Set at the iconic North Narrabeen, this year’s Surfboard Empire Pro Junior and North Narrabeen Ripper events promise more than just world-class surfing, delivering a long weekend of entertainment, community connection and grassroots celebration. From open-air film screenings and live music to interactive beachside activations, the event brings together competitors, locals and fans in a dynamic festival atmosphere. The event not only showcases Australia’s next generation of surfing talent but also reinforces the region’s deep cultural ties to the sport, creating an inclusive and memorable experience both in and out the water.