Cloudbreak delivered chaos on September 2, 2025, as the Lexus WSL Finals lit up Fiji. The reef was sharp, the swell relentless, and the live broadcast spun into a frenzy while the world’s best fought for surfing’s ultimate prize.
Rising above it all was Yago Dora. Brazilian-born and Florianópolis-forged, Dora brought his signature blend of style and firepower to a season that already felt electric. He had planted his flag earlier in the year with marquee wins in Portugal and Trestles—at Lowers, locking in a 9.53 and an 8.37 to crush Kanoa Igarashi and stamp himself as a title favorite.
The Finals format—a one-day gauntlet of matchups—left no room for hesitation. By the time Dora met Griffin Colapinto in the title heat, the momentum was undeniable. Power turns, soaring airs, and an unshakable rhythm pushed him to a 15.66 total over Colapinto’s 12.33. It wasn’t just a victory. It was a coronation.
With Cloudbreak as the backdrop, Yago Dora officially claimed the 2025 WSL World Championship. Another defining moment for the Brazilian Storm—etched in reef cuts, salt spray, and a reminder that surfing’s drama still runs wild.