From July 13 to 19, the iconic Flopos – El Gringo wave will host the opening event of the 2026 National Federated Circuit. Thanks to the support of V.ROZZ Films, the Women's Open divisions in both surfing and bodyboarding have been reinstated, further strengthening the development of women's board sports in Chile. The city of Arica will once again become the epicenter of board sports with the ACB 2026 National Federated Surf and Bodyboard Championship. The event will bring to

Empty wave at Nuluhaga while a jet ski passes alongside it The swells that reached the Chilean coastline over the weekend drew attention not only for their intensity. In Antofagasta, the ocean's energy activated a wave that rarely reveals its full potential: Nuluhaga. Among riders, there is a phrase that perfectly sums up its reputation: "If you don't know, Nuluhaga." A play on words that many use to warn about the complexity of this wave and which, according to locals, may h

Among the finalists, Moisés takes second place at the ABF Desafío La Nilda, 2026 - Instagram IBC Competing against the best athletes on the planet, discovering new waves, and testing your skills in world-class conditions is an experience every athlete dreams of. However, behind every competition lies a reality that is rarely discussed: the high financial cost of following the international circuit. The 2026 IBC World Tour takes riders to destinations as diverse as Morocco, An

Final scores of the Itacoatiara Pro 2026 - Via YouTube The Chilean celebrated a historic day by being crowned champion in Brazil after defeating South African Tristan Roberts in an exciting final held at one of the most challenging waves on the planet. The victory marks the greatest achievement of the Iquique rider’s career. After years competing on the world tour, Díaz earned his first win at an IBC World Tour event and reached the top of the podium in Brazil. Matías Díaz, c

The mystique of La Punta at Cavancha Beach came alive once again with the opening event of the regional Mar de Campeones circuit, a championship that every year brings together a large part of northern Chile’s bodyboarding scene. In the middle of that atmosphere, Queen Of The Wave riders Viviana Araya and Paloma Freyggang once again left their mark in the water during an intense day on the beaches of Iquique. The event, organized by the Local Bodyboard Sports Association of I