Men's QS 2024/2025

#26
Heat wins

4
Avg. heat score

12.60
Avg. wave score

0.00

Men's QS 2024/2025

#26
Heat wins

4

Avg. heat score

12.60
Avg. wave score

0.00

Event results

Name	Place	Points	Defeated By
SLO CAL Open at Pismo Beach	17th	480	Dimitri Poulos
Surf and Wind City Cabarete Pro	9th	350	Alan Cleland
Ron Jon Quiksilver Pro	5th	500	Owen Moss
BTMI Barbados Surf Pro	33rd	450	Jake Davis
Jack's Surfboards Pro	17th	480	Nolan Rapoza
La Marginal Surfing Pro	17th	480	Dimitri Poulos
Pacifico Surf Open Cerritos	9th	350	Taro Watanabe
SLO CAL Open at Morro Bay	17th	200	Lucas Owston
Pacifico Surf Open Puerto Escondido	-	-	-

Videos

- WSL / Andrew Nichols

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

John Mel Returns to Defend Maiden QS Win at the Pacifico Surf Open Puerto Escondido

2019 marked the last time QS competitors put on a showcase in solid Puerto Escondido conditions and John Mel earned his first-ever victory.

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- WSL / Andrew Nichols

Sunday, April 9, 2023

John Mel's Hard Work Rewarded With Jack's Surfboards Pro Pres. By Hydro Flask Victory

A tough end to the 2022/23' season provided John Mel the fire to come back stronger and emerged victorious for 3,000 points in Huntington

1 minute

- WSL / Nicolaz Diaz

Sunday, November 13, 2022

John Mel's Dream Of Competing In The O'Neill Cold Water Classic Awaits

One of Santa Cruz's own, Mel, grew up witnessing some of surfing's iconic history at Steamer Lane and now has a chance to be a part of it.

1 minute

- WSL / Runamuck Photography

Sunday, January 30, 2022 Runamuck Photography

John Mel Claims First QS Win on Home Soil at SLO CAL Open Pismo Beach

Mel overcame an in-form Levi Slawson to earn his second-career QS win and first on the California coast. RunAmuck Photography

1 minute

- WSL / Runamuck Photography

Friday, January 28, 2022

SLO CAL Open Pismo Beach: John Mel's Heavy Buzzer-Beater

A heart-heavy buzzer-beater sent Mel into the Round of 16 at the event presented by French Hospital Medical Center.

1 minute

- WSL / Andrew Nichols

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Highlights: Competitors Overpower Testy Conditions in Barbados

The Thomo QS 1,000 and Live Like Zander Junior Pro fired into action at Soup Bowl with impressive performances across the board.

29 seconds

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News

- WSL / Andrew Nichols

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Andrew Nichols

Who's In: Pacifico Surf Open Puerto Escondido

The QS is back at the famed stretch of La Zicatela for the first time since 2019 with some of Mexico's premier competitors set to clash

- WSL / Andrew Nichols

Sunday, March 10, 2024 Andrew Nichols

Bella Kenworthy and Owen Moss Sweep Ron Jon Quiksilver and Roxy Pro

Kenworthy Notches Historic Double Double, Back-to-Back Wins, Moss Claims Maiden WSL Wins in Sweeping Fashion, Plus Slawson, McCaffray,

- WSL / Andrew Nichols

Sunday, February 11, 2024 Andrew Nichols

Wheeler Hasburgh Wins 2024 Surf and Wind City Cabarete Pro

Hasburgh's Dream Run in Dominican Republic Delivers Maiden WSL Win, Watanabe Fights to the End, Earns Runner-up and Moves to No. 2, Plus

- WSL / Andrew Nichols

Sunday, April 9, 2023 Andrew Nichols

Sawyer Lindblad and John Mel Win Jack's Surfboards Pro presented by Hydro Flask

Cleland, Houshmand Power Their Way into Quarterfinals, Women's Semifinalists Locked In, Lindblad Leads the Charge, Finals Day Ready with

- WSL / Andrew Nichols

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Andrew Nichols

Top Seeds Take Over SLO CAL Open at Pismo Beach

Cleland, Houshmand, Poulos raise the standard, reigning North America Regional QS Champion Dunphy thrives, plus upsets begin, Round of 32

- WSL / Sean Rowland

Monday, November 14, 2022 Andrew Nichols

Heavy Hitters and Rising Talents Ready For O'Neill Cold Water Classic Opening Day

An all-star lineup from Championship Tour (CT) and Challenger Series (CS) competitors join North America's regional talents in a battle at

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Career stats

Year	Rank	Points	Events	Heats	Max heat score	Best result
2024/2025	26	1,510	5	11	14.50	9th
2023/2024	9	4,780	6	16	10.67	1st
2022/2023	12	4,081	7	16	14.10	5th
2021/2022	18	1,680	7	18	8.40	1st
2021	14	2,150	1	1	8.90	13th
2020	74	2,400	3	8	11.73	13th
2019	128	4,270	17	53	14.17	1st
2018	344	1,215	8	16	10.10	25th(x2)
2017	189	2,430	13	29	14.83	3rd(x2)
2016	474	470	7	9	9.77	33rd(x2)
2015	452	440	3	5	8.83	33rd
2014	704	49	2	2	3.80	49th
2011	821	42	1	1	7.04	81st

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First season

2011 Men's QS
Age

25Oct 18, 1999
Hometown

Santa Cruz, California

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