Elite surfers to test Cloud 9 waves at WSL Philippines Pro Tour

MANILA — Some of the world’s best surfers will be in action when the Philippines hosts the World Surf League (WSL) Pro Championship Tour at Cloud 9 in Siargao starting on October 30. 

Leading the men’s division is Brazil’s Yago Dora, the current World No. 1, who arrives in the Philippines with a target firmly on his back.

Celebrated for his seamless blend of high-flying aerial maneuvers and razor-sharp rail work, Dora views heavy, world-class reef breaks like Cloud 9 as the ultimate canvas to prove his consistency under high-stakes pressure.

Joining him from the famed Brazilian Storm are former World Champions Gabriel Medina and Italo Ferreira, two of the sport’s most explosive icons.

Adding even more firepower to the Brazilian contingent are Filipe Toledo and Miguel Pupo, Italy’s Leonardo Fioravanti, Japan’s Olympic medalist Kanoa Igarashi and standout Tyler Wright.

The women’s field is also formidable, highlighted by Australia’s top-ranked sensation Molly Picklum. She is joined by American prodigy Caroline Marks, ing star Erin Brooks, Hawaiian power-surfer Gabriela Bryan, and veteran Lakey Peterson.

All eyes will be trained on these top-ranked Championship Tour standouts with a total 40 elite surfers (24 men and 16 women) in the field, including the three Filipino surfers—John Mark “Marama” Tokong, Jayuard Alciso and Mara Lopez—competing alongside these international stars.

“This will be a historic moment for Philippine surfing and the CT will usher the sport into a new era. Let it inspire a new generation of athletes. Let the world discover not just our waves, but the vision, ambition, and heart of the Filipino people,” said Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick Gregorio.