The Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Local Trials return this July with a field that celebrates both the future and the legacy of Indonesian tube riding.<\/p>\n
From\u00a01\u201331 July 2026, Indonesia\u2019s best local surfers will wait for one thing: the right swell. As always, the Trials will run on just one day during the waiting period, when Padang Padang is at its absolute best. With only a handful of competitors in the lineup, it offers one of the rarest opportunities to surf this world-famous wave without the usual crowd and with a place in the Rip Curl Cup Main Event on the line.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s field reflects an exciting shift for the event.<\/p>\n
Defending champions\u00a0Westen Hirst\u00a0and\u00a0Jasmine Studer, the youngest surfers ever to win the men\u2019s and women\u2019s divisions, have shown what the next generation is capable of. Their success has strengthened the pathway for young Indonesian surfers, and that is reflected in this year\u2019s Local Trials, where eight of the 24 men\u2019s invitations have gone to youth and Pro Junior surfers. That\u2019s one-third of the draw dedicated to the next generation.<\/p>\n
At the same time, the event remains true to what has made the Rip Curl Cup so respected for more than two decades. Former champions, past finalists and Padang Padang specialists are back to defend their place, creating a field where youth and experience meet on equal terms.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the things we\u2019re most proud of is seeing the Local Trials continue to evolve. It\u2019s important that the Rip Curl Cup remains a platform where Indonesia\u2019s best young surfers can challenge themselves alongside the athletes who have built this event\u2019s legacy. That\u2019s how the level keeps progressing, and we\u2019re excited to see who steps up when Padang turns on.\u201d- Harrison Mann, Event Director.<\/p>\n
Garut Widiarta<\/p>\n
Bronson Meydi<\/p>\n
Made Adi Putra<\/p>\n
Alik Rudiarta<\/p>\n
Kalani Ryan<\/p>\n
Mega Artana<\/p>\n
Manik Rudita<\/p>\n
Raditya Rondi<\/p>\n
Koki Hendrawan<\/p>\n
Koldo Illumbe<\/p>\n
Putu Arya\u00a0Gunata<\/p>\n
Agus Setiawan<\/p>\n
Ryuki Waida<\/p>\n
Tonjo Darmaputra<\/p>\n
Made Satriawan<\/p>\n
Aditya Somiya<\/p>\n
Varun Tandjung<\/p>\n
Philip Duke<\/p>\n
Dhany Widianto<\/p>\n
Nathan Johannes<\/p>\n
Darmayasa Bleronk<\/p>\n
Rajo Saputra<\/p>\n
Usman Trioko<\/p>\n
Dwi Putrawan<\/p>\n
Kailani Johnson<\/p>\n
Aura Zeflin<\/p>\n
Taina Angel Izquierdo<\/p>\n
Liliana Bowrey<\/p>\n
The field sets up one of the most compelling Local Trials in recent memory. A new generation, inspired by the success of Westen and Jasmine, will line up against former champions and surfers who know every section of Padang Padang. When the green light is given, reputation won\u2019t count for much. Only the performances on the day.<\/p>\n
The Men\u2019s Division\u00a0consist of 24 invited local surfers competing in a\u00a0non-elimination, round-robin format across\u00a0two 30-minute,\u00a0four-man heats using a four-man priority system. Each surfer\u2019s best two wave scores from both heats will be combined to determine the overall standings, with the\u00a0top four\u00a0surfers earning direct qualification to the Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2026 Main Event.<\/p>\n
The Women\u2019s Division\u00a0will feature four invited local surfers competing in\u00a0a single 30-minute Grand Final using the priority system, with the\u00a0top two\u00a0finishers securing their places in the 2026 Main Event.<\/p>\n
Contest officials will monitor swell forecasts throughout July and will only call the Trials when Padang Padang is at its best. All competitors will receive a minimum of 48 hours\u2019 notice before the event is called ON.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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