The surf community of Morro Bay welcomed the WSL for its maiden voyage into the world of professional surfing in 2020 to showcase the iconic wave of Morro Rock. Plenty of fun swell provided opportunities for some of North America's finest at the SLO CAL Open Morro Bay presented by French Hospital Medical Center, crowning Taro Watanabe and Izzi Gomez its inaugural victors.
Fast-forward two years and a COVID-19 based hiatus, some of these top-tier competitors make their return to the cold waters once again.
The event presented by French Hospital Medical Center returns February 24 - 27 in the cold waters of Morro Bay.
Watch the SLO CAL Open Morro Bay pres. by French Hospital Medical LIVE beginning February 24 - 27.
SLO CAL Open Morro Bay Returns to the Rock
Andrew Nichols
The surf community of Morro Bay welcomed the WSL for its maiden voyage into the world of professional surfing in 2020 to showcase the iconic wave of Morro Rock. Plenty of fun swell provided opportunities for some of North America's finest at the SLO CAL Open Morro Bay presented by French Hospital Medical Center, crowning Taro Watanabe and Izzi Gomez its inaugural victors.
Fast-forward two years and a COVID-19 based hiatus, some of these top-tier competitors make their return to the cold waters once again.
Watch the SLO CAL Open Morro Bay pres. by French Hospital Medical LIVE beginning February 24 - 27.
Taro Watanabe
2022 event runner-up Taro Watanabe delivered a last-minute stunner to earn his place back into the Quarterfinals at Steamer Lane.
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SLO CAL Open at Morro Bay
The former Championship Tour veteran took down event threat Leilani McGonagle in defining fashion for her first win since 2019.
After a tough start to her 2021/22' season, the Costa Rican talent is on the verge of a massive result at the SLO CAL Open at Morro Bay.
The Encinitas, California surfer blasted her way through the Round of 16 and Quarterfinals to make a long-awaited return to the Semifinals.
The former Championship Tour competitor and rising talent earned big, respective wins in Morro Bay after a drought of taking the podium.
Recent SLO CAL Open at Pismo Beach runner-up and 2021 CT qualification threat Sawyer Lindblad surfed lights out in her debut.