Rip Curl has officially announced the 16 men and 8 women surfers invited to compete in the 20-Year Anniversary of the Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang. The announcement was made on Sunday at the Opening Ceremony, held at Padang Padang Beach in front of a crowd of several hundred fans gathered from all over the world to join in blessing the event with good waves, a safe competition, and officially christen the start of the holding period (Aug. 1st-31st) to the one-of-a-kind tube-riding invitational.
See the full list of 24 invited surfers as well as the heat draw matchups for the opening rounds of competition below. Among the international invitees this year are defending champion Clay Marzo (HAW), WCT legend Taj Burrow (AUS), Kolohe Andino (USA) Mason Ho (HAW), and 15-year-old surfing prodigy Dylan Wilcoxen (USA). Indonesia will be represented by 2x Rip Curl Cup Champion Mega Semadhi, 2x champion Bol Adi Putra, and 2014 champion Garut Widiarta, among others.
Among the elite female tube-riders invited to the first-ever Women's Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang are Erin Brooks (CAN), who last year claimed third place in the men's division, as well as Sierra Kerr (AUS) and Sky Brown (GBR).
Two-time Rip Curl Cup Champion and pride of Balinese surfing, Mega Semadhi, said he's looking forward to a rematch with the big names, and surfing alongside Indonesia's up-and-coming female chargers as they give it their all out at Padang Padang in the heaviest conditions of the year.
"Padang Padang is one of the most amazing waves in Indonesia and the Rip Curl Cup is for the best of the best out there," Semadhi said. "If you want the opportunity to surf out there for the Rip Curl Cup, you have to be able to perform with the best. And I think these women are up to the challenge."
Meanwhile, all eyes are focused on a powerful Indian Ocean swell that is forecast to reach Bali this week. Contest directors are monitoring the swell closely, with a potential contest run day of Friday, Aug. 4th looking increasingly likely. Stay tuned to ripcurl.com for the latest event status updates.
Following is the complete lineup of 24 surfers invited to the 2023 Rip Curl Cup:
INTERNATIONAL SURFERS:
- Kolohe Andino (USA)
- Miguel Blanco (PRT)
- Taj Burrow (AUS)
- Nathan Hedge (AUS)
- Mason Ho (HAW)
- Clay Marzo (HAW) Defending Champion
- Koa Smith (HAW)
- Dylan Wilcoxen (USA)
INDONESIAN SURFERS:
- Made "Bol" Adi Putra
- Mega Artana
- Mustofa Jeksen
- Raditya Rondi
- Mega Semadhi
- Tommy Sobry
- Agus "Dag Dag" Sumertayasa
- Garut Widiarta
WOMEN SURFERS:
- Erin Brooks (CAN)
- Lidia Kato (IND)
- Ziggy Mackenzie (AUS)
- Jasmine Studer (IND)
- Sierra Kerr (AUS)
- Kailani Johnson (IND)
- Sky Brown (ENG)
- Taina Izquierdo (IND)
MEDIA ACCREDITATION: Any media seeking to cover the 2023 Rip Curl Cup Padang
Padang must first receive Media Accreditation from Rip Curl. Media must register at
least 24 hours prior to event day through the accreditation form at the following link:
https://forms.gle/6oM247MynVoCtwER9
RIP CURL CUP PADANG PADANG 2023 EVENT SCHEDULE:
Trials Holding Period
July 1st - 31st
Main Event Holding Period
August 1st - 31st
Rip Curl Planet Beach Cleanup
Friday, July 28th at 8 AM, Padang Padang Beach, Bali
Opening Ceremony
Sunday, July 30th at 1 PM, Padang Padang Beach, Bali
- Media Luncheon
- Meet the invited athletes
- Press conference
- Traditional Balinese Kecak Dance performance
Official Rip Curl Cup Party
Friday, August 25th 5PM - Midnight.
Live performance by special guest at Ulu Cliff House
The Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2023 is presented by SAMUDERA INDONESIA SPORTS
Sponsored by: ISLAND BREWING and ULU CLIFFHOUSE.
Supported by: Persatuan Selancar Ombak Indonesia (PSOI).
Official Internet Provider: Biznet
Media partners: World Surf League (WSL), The Asian Surf Cooperative (ASC) and BaliBelly.com
24 Invitees Announced at Rip Curl Cup Opening Ceremony; Potential Contest Swell Friday
WSL
Rip Curl has officially announced the 16 men and 8 women surfers invited to compete in the 20-Year Anniversary of the Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang. The announcement was made on Sunday at the Opening Ceremony, held at Padang Padang Beach in front of a crowd of several hundred fans gathered from all over the world to join in blessing the event with good waves, a safe competition, and officially christen the start of the holding period (Aug. 1st-31st) to the one-of-a-kind tube-riding invitational.
See the full list of 24 invited surfers as well as the heat draw matchups for the opening rounds of competition below. Among the international invitees this year are defending champion Clay Marzo (HAW), WCT legend Taj Burrow (AUS), Kolohe Andino (USA) Mason Ho (HAW), and 15-year-old surfing prodigy Dylan Wilcoxen (USA). Indonesia will be represented by 2x Rip Curl Cup Champion Mega Semadhi, 2x champion Bol Adi Putra, and 2014 champion Garut Widiarta, among others.
Among the elite female tube-riders invited to the first-ever Women's Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang are Erin Brooks (CAN), who last year claimed third place in the men's division, as well as Sierra Kerr (AUS) and Sky Brown (GBR).
Two-time Rip Curl Cup Champion and pride of Balinese surfing, Mega Semadhi, said he's looking forward to a rematch with the big names, and surfing alongside Indonesia's up-and-coming female chargers as they give it their all out at Padang Padang in the heaviest conditions of the year.
"Padang Padang is one of the most amazing waves in Indonesia and the Rip Curl Cup is for the best of the best out there," Semadhi said. "If you want the opportunity to surf out there for the Rip Curl Cup, you have to be able to perform with the best. And I think these women are up to the challenge."
Meanwhile, all eyes are focused on a powerful Indian Ocean swell that is forecast to reach Bali this week. Contest directors are monitoring the swell closely, with a potential contest run day of Friday, Aug. 4th looking increasingly likely. Stay tuned to ripcurl.com for the latest event status updates.
Following is the complete lineup of 24 surfers invited to the 2023 Rip Curl Cup:
INTERNATIONAL SURFERS:
INDONESIAN SURFERS:
WOMEN SURFERS:
MEDIA ACCREDITATION: Any media seeking to cover the 2023 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang must first receive Media Accreditation from Rip Curl. Media must register at least 24 hours prior to event day through the accreditation form at the following link: https://forms.gle/6oM247MynVoCtwER9
RIP CURL CUP PADANG PADANG 2023 EVENT SCHEDULE:
Trials Holding Period
July 1st - 31st
Main Event Holding Period
August 1st - 31st
Rip Curl Planet Beach Cleanup
Friday, July 28th at 8 AM, Padang Padang Beach, Bali
Opening Ceremony
Sunday, July 30th at 1 PM, Padang Padang Beach, Bali
Official Rip Curl Cup Party
Friday, August 25th 5PM - Midnight. Live performance by special guest at Ulu Cliff House
The Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2023 is presented by SAMUDERA INDONESIA SPORTS Sponsored by: ISLAND BREWING and ULU CLIFFHOUSE. Supported by: Persatuan Selancar Ombak Indonesia (PSOI). Official Internet Provider: Biznet Media partners: World Surf League (WSL), The Asian Surf Cooperative (ASC) and BaliBelly.com
Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang
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