Pro Surfer: Nic von Rupp

Men's QS 2018

#161
Heat wins

6
Avg. heat score

10.03
Avg. wave score

3.60

Competition results

Specialty Events #4

Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang

Standby

Jul 01 - 31, 2018

Men's Qualifying Series #31

Maui and Sons Arica Pro Tour

Complete

May 29 - Jun 03, 2018

Place

25th

Defeated by

Vitor Mendes

Men's Qualifying Series #30

Heroes de Mayo Iquique Pro

Complete

May 21 - 26, 2018

Place

25th

Defeated by

Marco Giorgi

Men's Qualifying Series #27

Pro Santa Cruz 2018 pres. by Oakley

Complete

Apr 24 - 29, 2018

Place

65th

Defeated by

Shane Sykes

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Videos

WSL / Antoine Justes

Monday, March 19, 2018

Nazare Challenge, Semifinal 2

Kai Lenny vs. Naxto Gonzales vs. Grant Baker vs. Nic von Rupp vs. Ian Walsh vs. Tom Lowe

8 minutes

WSL / Antoine Justes

Monday, March 19, 2018

Nazare Challenge, Round 1, Heat 3

Nic von Rupp vs. Kai Lenny vs. Naxto Gonzalez vs. Francisco Porcella vs. Cristian Merello vs. Makuakai Rothman

8 minutes

WSL / Poullenot/Aquashot

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Highlights: Pro Santa Cruz Gets Underway on Day 2

Windy peaks favor airs and rail game in the opening two rounds of competition at the Pro Santa Cruz pres. by Oakley.

3 minutes

WSL / Richard Hallman

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Photo By Richard Hallman

Don't Crack Under Pressure

Some of the world's top big wave riders describe their worst wipeouts.

3 minutes

WSL / Laurent Masurel

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Cristian Merello's Heat Winner

The Chilean charger finds early form during Round One of the Nazaré Challenge.

1 minute

WSL / Laurent Masurel

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Highlights: Good surfing to launch festivities in Azores

Surfers take on a playful lineup to start things off at the 2016 Azores Airlines Pro pres. by Sumol.

3 minutes

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News

WSL / Damien Poullenot

Thursday, April 5, 2018 Nicolas Leroy

Pro Zarautz Powers Through Rounds in Good Surf

It's crunch time in the Basque Country as competition winds down towards man-on-man battles.

WSL / Laurent Masurel

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Ben Mondy

Nic von Rupp Turns His Attention to Nazaré

The Portuguese slab hunter points his guns at the big-wave behemoth.

WSL / Vitor Estrelinha

Monday, January 8, 2018 Ben Mondy

Nazaré Challenge: Alex Botelho's Warm-Up Sessions Bolster His Credentials

The Canadian-born, Portuguese charger has been a standout so far this winter season.

WSL / Tom Bennett

Monday, September 25, 2017 Tom Bennett

Field Narrowed to 16 at Siargao Cloud 9 Surfing Open

Cloud 9 continues to deliver as it draws nearer to the finals.

WSL / Bennett

Saturday, September 23, 2017 Tom Bennett

Stage Set for 2017 Siargao Cloud 9 Surfing Cup

Competitors ready themselves on the eve of one of the QS's most fun events.

WSL / Poullenot/Aquashot

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Nicolas Leroy

Pro Santa Cruz pres. by Oakley Launches in Tricky Surf

Competition launches in bumpy surf and completes 24 heats on Day 2 of the waiting period in Portugal.

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Event results

Name	Place	Points	Prize money
Volcom Pipe Pro	33rd	360	$550
Pro Zarautz pres. by Oakley	13th	420	$200
Pro Santa Cruz 2018 pres. by Oakley	65th	210	-
Heroes de Mayo Iquique Pro	25th	280	-
Maui and Sons Arica Pro Tour	25th	555	$750

Career stats

Year	Rank	Points	Events	Heats	Max heat score	Best result
2018	161	1,825	5	12	14.14	13th
2017	147	3,135	5	13	17.80	3rd
2016	146	2,870	7	17	14.33	17th
2015	132	3,600	10	14	14.10	25th(x2)
2014	66	5,135	10	18	17.00	9th
2013	101	3,505	12	19	15.74
2012	107	4,159	12	23	15.60	9th
2011	159	2,677	12	18	16.27	13th

Nic von Rupp

Portugal

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Portugal

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Stance

Goofy
First season

2008 Men's QS
Age

27 Aug 2, 1990
Height

5 ft, 10 in 176 cm
Weight

160 lbs 73 kg
Hometown

Praia Grande, Portugal

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