Such is the level of Wilson’s talent in all types of conditions that he has been labeled by some surf pundits (especially in his home country of Australia) as the “best surfer on Tour to never win a World Title.” It’s a weighty mantle to bear, but the man from the Sunshine Coast has the composure to carry it.
| 2017 Season | Career | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Heat Score | 13.03 | 7.66 |
| Heat win rate | 59% | 0% |
| Heats won | 29 | 0 |
| Heats surfed | 49 | 1 |
After a slow start to his 2017 campaign, Wilson rode a mid-season hot streak through the dream leg – Fiji, South Africa and Tahiti – and skyrocketed up the rankings. He’s cooled off somewhat since his win in at the Billabong Tahiti Pro, but remains within touching distance of Title-hunt leaders.
| Average Heat Score | |
|---|---|
| Julian Wilson | 10.18 |
| Everyone | 10.39 |
Need a reason to not count Wilson out? He's the only surfer still in the race to have won both the Billabong Pipe Masters.
The Australian saves his best for last in Tahiti, snagging two 9-point rides in the final five minutes to nab the victory.
After a frustrating start to the season, Julian Wilson has jumped to No. 3 on the Jeep Leaderboard, right into World Title contention.