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WSL Portugal Pro: Brooks stuns Simmers in quarterfinals

Liam O'Brien WSL Portugal Pro
SUPERTUBOS, PENICHE, PORTUGAL – MARCH 17: Liam O’Brien of Australia surfs in Heat 2 of the Round of 32 at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal on March 17, 2025 at Supertubos, Peniche, Portugal. (Photo by Manel Geada/World Surf League)

The MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal resumed at Supertubos with the women’s quarterfinals and three heats of the men’s round of 32 completed before increasing swell and tricky conditions forced a halt to 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) competition.

The new westerly swell started to pump, but inconsistent sections made scoring difficult.

Take a look at the Day 3 highlights and the betting odds with the top online bookmakers for WSL Portugal Pro Day 4 below.


Brooks stuns Simmers, advances to first semifinal

Erin Brooks WSL Portugal Pro
SUPERTUBOS, PENICHE, PORTUGAL – MARCH 17: Erin Brooks of Canada surfs in Heat 3 of the quarterfinals at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal on March 17, 2025 at Supertubos, Peniche, Portugal. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/World Surf League)

Erin Brooks (CAN) pulled off the biggest upset of the event, taking down reigning world champion Caitlin Simmers (USA) in a slow, wave-starved heat as the $2.10 underdog with Marantelli Bet.

Simmers got off to a quick start, but Brooks capitalised on one of the longest lefts of the heat, stringing together snappy turns before backing it up with a crisp two-turn backhand combo.

“I made a lot of mistakes in that heat,” Brooks admitted.

“Going up against Caity is nerve-wracking, but we’ve known each other for so long that it was still fun. When you get a good wave and hear the score, you build confidence.”


Picklum, Marks, and Bryan charge into semifinals

Molly Picklum WSL Portugal Pro
SUPERTUBOS, PENICHE, PORTUGAL – MARCH 17: Molly Picklum of Australia surfs in Heat 2 of the quarterfinals at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal on March 17, 2025 at Supertubos, Peniche, Portugal. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/World Surf League)

The betting app favourites were in fine form as Picklum, Marks and Bryan all cruised along to the semis.

Molly Picklum (AUS) continued her stellar run, overpowering Tyler Wright (AUS) with massive hacks in offshore-groomed conditions.

The result marks Picklum’s third consecutive semifinals appearance this season.

Meanwhile, Caroline Marks (USA) dominated Johanne Defay (FRA) in their head-to-head battle, using her powerful backhand to secure her first semifinal berth of 2025.

“It was so much fun to compete against Johanne,” Marks said.

“She’s such a good surfer and human. I have a lot of respect for her. Conditions changed so much from my warm-up, so I had to adapt quickly.”

Defay, a former Peniche champion, surfing four months pregnant, reflected on the emotional significance of her performance.

“It’s so special to be here,” Defay shared.

“This process is full of uncertainties, but there was no pressure. I just wanted to be here and enjoy it.”

In another slow-scoring battle, Gabriela Bryan (HAW) held her composure to edge out Rookie Bella Kenworthy (USA) and secure back-to-back semifinal appearances following her third-place finish in Abu Dhabi.


WSL Portugal Pro Day 3 highlights


Robinson finds magic in Supertubos as swell builds

Jack Robinson WSL Portugal Pro
SUPERTUBOS, PENICHE, PORTUGAL – MARCH 17: Jack Robinson of Australia surfs in Heat 1 of the round of 32 at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal on March 17, 2025 at Supertubos, Peniche, Portugal. (Photo by Manel Geada/World Surf League)

The overlapping format allowed the men’s competition to capitalise on the growing swell, with overhead barrels emerging down the beach.

Jack Robinson (AUS) made the most of the increasing power, locking into two monstrous tubes to leave Ian Gentil (HAW) in a combination situation.

Robinson posted a near-excellent 8.17, adjusting to the rapidly shifting lineup.

“It was crazy, because this morning it was so small,” Robinson said.

“I had to keep picking up bigger boards. The transformation of this wave is insane.”

As conditions deteriorated with stronger onshore winds, Liam O’Brien (AUS) outlasted Crosby Colapinto (USA) in a grindy battle, while Yago Dora (BRA) edged out Samuel Pupo (BRA) in Heat 3 before competition was called off for the day due to challenging conditions.

“It’s one of those waves where you have to be adaptable and just improvise,” O’Brien noted. “That’s been my approach, and so far, so good.”


MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Women’s quarterfinal results

  • HEAT 1: Caroline Marks (USA) 11.10 DEF. Johanne Defay (FRA) 8.60
  • HEAT 2: Molly Picklum (AUS) 12.93 DEF. Tyler Wright (AUS) 7.93
  • HEAT 3: Erin Brooks (CAN) 12.67 DEF. Caitlin Simmers (USA) 12.40
  • HEAT 4: Gabriela Bryan (HAW) 7.70 DEF. Bella Kenworthy (USA) 6.06

MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Men’s round of 32 results

  • HEAT 1: Jack Robinson (AUS) 15.67 DEF. Ian Gentil (HAW) 2.83
  • HEAT 2: Liam O’Brien (AUS) 9.80 DEF. Crosby Colapinto (USA) 8.40
  • HEAT 3: Yago Dora (BRA) 7.57 DEF. Samuel Pupo (BRA) 7.10

MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal women’s semifinal matchups & odds

  • Caroline Marks (USA) $1.72 with Marantelli Bet vs Molly Picklum (AUS) $2.08 with Marantelli Bet
  • Erin Brooks (CAN) $1.49 with Marantelli Bet vs Gabriela Bryan (HAW) $2.55 with Marantelli Bet

    MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal men’s round of 32 matchups & odds

  • Jake Marshall (USA) $1.36 with Marantelli Bet vs Imaikalani deVault (HAW) $3.10 with Marantelli Bet
  • Ethan Ewing (AUS) $1.20 with Marantelli Bet vs Gatien Delahaye (FRA) $4.40 with Marantelli Bet
  • Connor O’Leary (JPN) $1.74 with Marantelli Bet vs Cole Houshmand (USA) $2.05 with Marantelli Bet
  • Filipe Toledo (BRA) $1.14 with Marantelli Bet vs Alejo Muniz (BRA) $5.50 with Marantelli Bet
  • Jordy Smith (RSA) $1.50 with Marantelli Bet vs Alan Cleland (MEX) $2.50 with Marantelli Bet
  • Italo Ferreira (BRA) $1.12 with Marantelli Bet vs Jorgann Couzinet (FRA) $5.50 with Marantelli Bet
  • Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR) $1.70 with Marantelli Bet vs Joel Vaughan (AUS) $2.10 with Marantelli Bet
  • Rio Waida (INA) $1.40 with Marantelli Bet vs Deivid Silva (BRA) $2.80 with Marantelli Bet
  • Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) $1.30 with Marantelli Bet vs Matthew McGillivray (RSA) $3.40 with Marantelli Bet
  • Griffin Colapinto (USA) $1.14 with Marantelli Bet vs Marco Mignot (FRA) $5.50 with Marantelli Bet
  • Miguel Pupo (BRA) $1.28 with Marantelli Bet vs Seth Moniz (HAW) $3.50 with Marantelli Bet
  • Leonardo Fioravanti (ITA) $1.45 with Marantelli Bet vs Jackson Bunch (HAW) $2.70 with Marantelli Bet
  • Barron Mamiya (HAW) $1.25 with Marantelli Bet vs Edgard Groggia (BRA) $3.80 with Marantelli Bet

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