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Finals Set To "Score At Lowers"

October 2, 2021

Thanks to its exposure to south swells and ideal bathymetry, Lower Trestles is one of the more predictable locations around the world when it comes to surf forecasting, and with the Rip Curl WSL Finals right around the corner, things are shaping up very nicely for the opening days of the waiting period, which kicks off on September 9.

For starters, next week the esteemed WSL Final 5 will have plenty of waves to warm-up in as a shift in weather patterns in the South Pacific have ignited a string of swell-producing swell.

"The waves will pick up on the 11th-12th thanks to a low near New Zealand right now," reports Surfline's Director of Forecasting Kevin Wallis in his most recent outlook. "This storm isn't a monster, either (peak seas modeled at 25-30'), but it does take a pretty good track with strong high-pressure support on its western flank that helps widen the fetch."

"Another storm that's expected to track through the central South Pacific over the coming weekend potentially sends a larger SSW swell for the 13th-15th," continues Wallis. "Similar to its predecessor, this storm could have good high-pressure support on its western flank. It also looks like a stronger storm that's closer to Southern California. These are all positives. Current model guidance indicates overhead surf at Lowers with a decent chance of more consistency."

From past champs and Olympians to rookie standouts and tour veterans, these 10 contenders will be facing off at Lowers this September.

Historically, this period of time in September is one of the most consistent at Lowers, and once again, it looks like that will be the case this year too.

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA JULY 30TH - AUGUST 7TH.

Kelly Slater, arguably one of the biggest surfers in the world, has been dreaming about this wave his whole life.

He had his very first interaction with an artificial wave pool in Texas when he was 14 years old.

In 2007, he founded the Kelly Slater Wave Company with the goal to create a self-reinforcing solitary wave that maintained a constant shape and velocity, essentially creating the perfect, man-made wave.

He hired Adam Finchman, an aerospace engineer and amateur surfer, who eventually became the head KSWC scientist.

The project was ultimately dubbed the Surf Ranch and the very first prototype was unveiled in Lemoore, CA back in 2015.

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