Jake Marshall and Sierra Kerr cement themselves in US Open of Surfing history books I 805 Post Show

The iconic Lexus US Open of Surfing Presented by Pacifico is a wrap, and it was Jake Marshall and Sierra Kerr who added their names to Surf City USA folklore with Finals Day dramatics. HB deserves a bow all its own, providing swell from start to finish and a crowd to reflect the iconic legacy of US Open of Surfing history. Kerr and Marshall’s incredible comebacks against Isla Huppatz and Kanoa Igarashi will live in surfing lore. First, Kerr got an early lead on fellow Australian World Junior Champion Huppatz before dying moment fireworks witnessed Huppatz turn the heat and then Kerr fired back to secure her first-ever Challenger Series victory. Then, it was CTers colliding for the 2026 US Open of Surfing title as the two-time victor, Igarashi, pushed Marshall against the ropes before he responded with an excellent 8.00. However, one last effort from Igarashi had the beach waiting to erupt, but it was just short of the requirement and Encinitas retained the HB title. The Challenger Series rankings are set ahead of the third stop, the Banco do Brasil São Sebastião Pro Presented By Corona Cero, beginning September 26 - October 3, and the race is ready to catch aflame. From pumping Hurricane Genevieve all week long, to crowning momentous victors, the 2026 US Open of Surfing will live in infamy. Next up, the fight for the World Title resumes at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA beginning August 8 - 18. World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shdR3PtxSGk