The conclusion of the 2026 WRV Outer Banks Pro Presented by Pacifico, a World Surf League (WSL) men’s Qualifying Series (QS) 2,000-level event, has been called ON for a 7:30 a.m. EDT start. After consecutive lay days, a new wind swell has shown to resume men’s Round of 64, Heat 9, action. Following the men’s Round of 64, the Round of 32 will ensue, before moving directly into the Round of 16. Then, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Final will follow to crown an event victor.
A marathon Finals Day opens with Challenger Series competitor Luke Guinaldo (USA) facing Chase Niemann (USA), Asher Craft (PUR), and Round of 88 standout Darshan Antequera (CRC) in the Round of 64, Heat 9.
Then, the likes of perennial Championship Tour (CT) qualifications threat, Jett Schlling (USA), eyes more East Coast success alongside 2022 event victor Michael Dunphy (USA), 2025 runner-up Wheeler Hasburgh (CAN), the East Coast’s proen cotender Blayr Barton (USA), and more make their debuts in the Round of 64.
WRV Outer Banks Pro Presented by Pacifico Round of 64 (Heats 9 – 16) Matchups:
HEAT 9: Luke Guinaldo (USA) vs. Chase Niemann (USA) vs. Asher Craft (PUR) vs. Darshan Antequera (CRC)
HEAT 10: Jacob Burke (BRB) vs. Teo Grani (PAN) vs. Alejandro Bernales (PER) vs. Cash Souter (USA)
HEAT 11: Parker Cohn (USA) vs. Dylan Sloan (USA) vs. Giacomo Mesinas (USA) vs. Italo Mesinas-Dickson (USA)
HEAT 12: Michael Dunphy (USA) vs. Teddy Wittemann (USA) vs. Taylor Tice (USA) vs. Charlie Keese (USA)
HEAT 13: Blayr Barton (USA) vs. Sebastian Mendes (USA) vs. Tommy Granger (USA) vs. Miles McCall (USA)
HEAT 14: Wheeler Hasburgh (CAN) vs. Titus Kaimana Santucci (USA) vs. Carson Carr (USA) vs. Ryder Smith (USA)
HEAT 15: Rex Hennings (USA) vs. Jairo Perez (CRC) vs. Jonny Herrouin (USA) vs. Beckham McCart (USA)
HEAT 16: Jett Schilling (USA) vs. Enzo Ackermann (MEX) vs. Shane Frontino (USA) vs. Gavin Bren (USA)
Watch LIVE
The WRV Outer Banks Pro holds a competition window beginning September 3 – 6 at Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, Outer Banks, N.C. Once called ON, the event will be broadcast live on WorldSurfLeague.com, and the free WSL App. Check out more ways to watch from the WSL’s broadcast partners.
