{"id":278400,"date":"2026-01-20T15:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/?p=278400"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:13:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:13:36","slug":"rip-curl-challenge-la-nord-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/2026\/01\/rip-curl-challenge-la-nord-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Rip Curl Challenge La Nord 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For its 13th edition, the big-wave competition held annually in Hossegor at the legendary La Nord spot once again delivered a spectacular display of high-level surfing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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From early morning, the world\u2019s top big-wave surfers took to the water in solid conditions, with waves ranging from 2.5 to 3 meters. As the day progressed, the tide rose and the wind shifted offshore, smoothing the ocean surface while the swell remained consistent. These conditions provided final-round sets exceeding 3 meters, with some waves producing impressive barrels.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As a reminder, competition criteria require a minimum wave size of 3 to 4 meters. Scoring takes into account both wave size and the surfer\u2019s level of commitment. The event\u2019s waiting period runs from November 1 to April 1.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite overcast weather and occasional showers, the spot facing Hossegor\u2019s central beach drew a large crowd of spectators, who came to watch and applaud the unwavering commitment of the surfers.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>

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For the second consecutive year, local surfer Kyllian Guerin claimed the overall victory<\/strong>. He was joined on the podium by two other regional surfers, Nelson Cloarec and Jeff Lartigue. Notably, Nelson Cloarec earned the highest score of the competition with a perfect 10 in the final, thanks to a stunning barrel on a powerful right.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sincere thanks to the <\/span>Comit\u00e9 des Landes de Surf, organizer of the event, as well as the Hossegor Surf Club for their warm welcome and invaluable contribution to the success of the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n

See you next year for the next edition of the Rip Curl Challenge La Nord!<\/span><\/p>\n

SURF RESULTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. <\/strong>Kyllian Guerin (13,87)<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. <\/strong>Nelson Cloarec (13,17)<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. <\/strong>Jeff Lartigue (9)<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. <\/strong>Mathieu Agnes (7,53)<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. <\/strong>Cl\u00e9ment Roseyro (7)<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. <\/strong>Pierre Picat (6,93)<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. <\/strong>Diego Torre (6,76)<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. <\/strong>Gabriel Bachelet (6,46)<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. <\/strong>Paul Duvignau (6,37)<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. <\/strong>Nicolas Garcia Lopez (5,17)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    STAND UP PADDLE RESULTS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Beno\u00eet Carpentier (15,17)<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Cl\u00e9ment Roseyro (9,67)<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Gabriel Bachelet (5,5)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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