Costa Rican surfer Brisa Hennessy achieved a major victory in Portugal on October 12, winning the fourth event of the qualifying series and solidifying her path toward the 2027 World Tour.
With this win, Hennessy remains firmly in qualifying position for next season, currently holding fourth place in the general standings with 18,340 points. Under the circuit’s rules, the top six surfers at the end of the series earn a spot on the elite World Tour.
Hennessy sealed her victory in the final with a strong wave score of 7.50, according to updates from her media team.
Current Qualification Standings
| Rank | Surfer | Country | Points |
| 1 | Sierra Kerr | Australia | 26,830 |
| 2 | Francisca Veselko | Portugal | 22,245 |
| 3 | Teresa Bonvalot | Portugal | 19,955 |
| 4 | Brisa Hennessy | Costa Rica | 18,340 |
| 5 | Eden Walla | United States | 17,695 |
| 6 | Alyssa Spencer | United States | 17,190 |
What’s Next?
The qualifying circuit concludes in March in Australia, where the six surfers who earn spots for the 2027 World Tour (kicking off in May) will be officially confirmed.


