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USA Surfing Finals Draw Crowds to Oceanside Beaches

15 June 2026 15:26

The USA Surfing Championships concluded in Oceanside on June 11, drawing large crowds to North Harbor Jetty. - Vincent Duprat won the men's 50-and-over shortboard title, defeating 16-time champion Rick Takahashi.

- Marco León claimed the men's 18-and-over division, with Daniel Pelt finishing third. - Morgan Gore won the women's 30-and-over division, returning after a decade away.

- The event featured Stand Up Paddle, Para, and Longboard divisions, with athletes from across the U.S. Surfline's forecasts helped competitors prepare for strong swells driven by this year's intense El Niño pattern.

USA Surf CEO Gregg Hulsizer praised the athletes for inspiring performances.

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