The Battle Intensifies as the World’s Best Close In on the Crown
Ho’okipa Beach Park, Maui – October 15, 2025
Perfect trade-wind conditions returned to Ho‘okipa today for Day 2 of the 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final, delivering a full day of 5 Star competition as both the men’s and women’s draws charged toward Finals Day.
Men Battle Through to the Final Eight
The men’s division pushed through a marathon sequence – from Round 5 Redemption to the Round of 24, Quarterfinals, and down to the Top 8.
Former champions and rising stars all threw down huge scores in building Ho‘okipa surf. Bernd Roediger, Marcilio Browne, Ricardo Campello, and Antoine Martin all advanced, alongside Morgan Noireaux, Takuma Sugi, Marc Paré Rico, and Robby Swift – a Finals Day lineup worthy of the sport’s ultimate stage.
Roediger’s fluid lines and power again earned one of the day’s highest totals, while Browne’s precision and Marc’s explosive aerials made clear that the world title race remains wide open heading into the final showdown.
Women
The women hit the water for the first time today, launching their Round 1 Seeding Heats before moving straight through to Round 2 Redemption.
World No. 1 Sarah-Quita Offringa looked as polished as ever, advancing with power and style. Pauline Katz impressed with clean execution and fast rail work, while Shawna Cropas put on standout performances in the strong afternoon wind. Each won their first round heats.
Finals Day Tomorrow
With both the men’s and women’s top 8 locked in, attention now turns to Finals Day, where the 2025 World Wave Champions will be crowned live on the World Wave Tour broadcast.
Don’t miss a single moment – tune in tomorrow to watch the sport’s biggest names battle for glory in the world’s most prestigious wave-riding event.
Presented by Windsurf AI
The Aloha Classic Grand Final is proudly presented by Windsurf AI, as part of the unified World Wave Tour (PWA IWT) — where athletes, brands, and fans come together under one global championship system celebrating the pinnacle of professional windsurfing.
Photos by Fish Bowl Diaries