A flurry of excellent showings from Jordy Smith, Cole Houshmand, and Miguel Pupo set the standard in the Round of 16 before women's Quarterfinal matchups brought the heat at Punta Roca. Gabriela Bryan's ridiculous showing posted a 17.40 heat total and 9.23 single-wave score to reset the expectations ahead of Finals Day. World No. 1 Caity Simmers and World No. 2 Molly Picklum join CT mainstay Isabella Nichols into the Semifinals for the chance at El Salvador glory.
The men's Quarterfinals provided more fireworks with Matthew McGillvray continuing his incredible surge toward his best 2025 result. Crosby Colapinto keeps his Mid-season Cut hopes alive as Jordy Smith/Italo Ferreira takes down a battle of CT goliaths. Plus, the powerhouse of Cole Houshmand rounds out the Semifinal contenders in hopes of a major breakthrough in 2025.