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Guilherme Ribeiro advances to quarter-finals, Frederico Morais eliminated in Peniche

At the World Surf League event in Peniche, Guilherme Ribeiro reaches the quarter-finals while Frederico Morais is eliminated in the second round.

16 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Guilherme Ribeiro advances to quarter-finals, Frederico Morais eliminated in Peniche — Archive photoPhoto: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

At Supertubos Beach in Peniche, Guilherme Ribeiro and Frederico Morais competed in the elite event of the World Surf League. Both Portuguese surfers demonstrated strong performances in the early rounds of the competition.

In the opening round, Guilherme Ribeiro and Frederico Morais won their respective heats, thus securing a place in the next stage of the competition, where they faced new opponents.

In the second round, Guilherme Ribeiro faced Japanese surfer Kanoa Igarashi, achieving a victory that ensured his spot in the quarter-finals. Ribeiro scored a total of 10.33 points in this crucial heat.

In contrast, Frederico Morais was eliminated at this stage after losing to Australian Ethan Ewing. Although Morais scored 11.17 points, it was not enough to surpass Ewing, who surfed the highest-scoring wave so far with 15.73 points.

With this elimination, Frederico Morais will not advance further in the competition, while Guilherme Ribeiro now prepares for the quarter-finals, where he will compete against new opponents.

This event is part of the main circuit of the World Surf League, which attracts athletes from around the world and is known for its challenging surfing conditions in Peniche. The competition continues at Supertubos Beach, with high expectations for the standout surfers. Injuries and weather conditions may impact athletes' performances in the coming weeks.

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