MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal 2025

MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal is the world's top professional surfing competition held every year at the Supertubos beach in Peniche. The event was founded in 2009 and features leading surfers of the world. Moreover, it is included in the WSL—World Surf League Tour.

Event Highlights

During MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, the best men and women from all around the globe compete in barrels ranging from 2-12 ft (0,6-3,7 m), pounding into the Portuguese sandbank. Supertubos, often referred to as the "European Pipeline," is celebrated for its heavy, barreling waves that break over a shallow sandbar, offering challenging conditions ideal for professional surfing. From dusk to dawn, the powerful sandbar delivers fast, hollow left and right barrels, relentless and unforgiving like a speeding freight train.

2024 Edition

Supertubos provided the perfect stage for an exciting conclusion to the 2024 MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal. Johanne Defay claimed her first Portuguese title, while Griffin Colapinto earned his second event win, defeating 3x World Champ Gabriel Medina in the final.

History

The event, originally established in 2010 as the Rip Curl Pro Portugal, faced challenges in 2016 when unfavorable surfing conditions at Supertubos Beach prompted the WSL to explore alternatives. The competition temporarily moved to Point Fabril, between Almagreira and Pico da Mota, where large, curling waves offered an impressive spectacle for spectators. Round 5 took place there before conditions at Supertubos improved, allowing the event to return to its usual location.

The event has undergone several name changes over the years, reflecting its evolution and key sponsorships. From 2010 to 2013, it was known as Rip Curl Pro Portugal before becoming Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal from 2014 to 2015. In 2016, it transitioned to MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, a title it has largely retained, though it was briefly named MEO Pro Portugal in 2022.

Dates

In 2025, MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal will take place on March 15-25.

Beyond the Waves

MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal was held at various locations. However, Supertubos in Peniche has become its most iconic spot. If you are a surfer yourself, the wave at Supertubos is a must-do. Nazare is also known for its huge waves. When you are done watching surfers, enjoy the advantages that Coastal Portugal has to offer: fresh sardines and other seafood, excellent wine, and beautiful nature.