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World Champion

18
CT Event Wins

2014
WQS Champion

1995
Born

Essential Info

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Full Name
Filipe Toledo

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Nickname
Filipinho

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Born
April 16, 1995 — Ubatuba (São Paulo), Brazil

Nationality
Brazilian

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Stance
Regular

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Favorite Spots
Lower Trestles, Supertubos, Jeffreys Bay, Ubatuba

Career Highlights

2014
WQS Champion
Won the Qualifying Series and slammed the door open to CT stardom.

2015
Breakthrough CT Season
Stacked multiple CT wins and proved his “speed + air game” could dominate at the top level.

2022
World Champion (1/2)
Crowned champion at the WSL Finals — precision rail surfing + next-level pace under pressure.

2023
World Champion (2/2)
Back-to-back title — the “fastest surfer in the world” label fully earned.

Style & Signature Moves

Speed (the weapon)
Lightning fast down the line — he creates sections where other surfers see none.
Aerial progression
Full-rotation airs, creative grabs, and combinations — built for modern scoring in punchy surf.
Rail attack at high RPM
Committed carves at full pace — power, control, and release without losing speed.

Equipment & Gear

Boards

Rides SharpEye Surfboards (Marcio Zouvi) with a high-performance quiver.

Key models include the #77, HT2 / HT2.5, and Inferno FT series.

Sponsors / Gear

Hurley, Monster Energy, Oakley, Corona.

Runs FCS traction + fins (often FCS II setups).

Training

High-volume surf time + gym work to keep his speed, pop, and stamina maxed.

Uses yoga and mobility to stay loose and consistent through long seasons.

Life Beyond Surfing

Family

Married to artist Ananda Marçal.

A proud dad — often speaks about balance, joy, and keeping surfing fun.

Wellbeing

Open about the mental toll of elite competition — advocates for taking care of your head as much as your body.

Resets with travel, free-surfing, and time at home.

Fun Facts

2× Vans US Open of Surfing champion (2014, 2016).

Known worldwide as a benchmark for modern “speed + air” surfing.

News & Updates

2024 Reset

Took the 2024 season off to focus on mental health — then returned with fresh energy and clarity.

May 2025 Win

Won the 2025 Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro — a statement victory after the break.

Late 2025 Move

Relocated his family back to Brazil after more than a decade in California, leaning into roots and balance.

Photos & Videos

Must-watch

WSL Finals (2022 & 2023) — his championship runs at Lower Trestles.

Search: “Filipe Toledo Gold Coast Pro 2025” for the full final replay and highlight package.

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Malo
Malohttp://suayhype.com
Surf enthusiast and writer at Suay Hype, I live to the rhythm of surf trips, spot guides, and surf culture. Always chasing new waves, I share an authentic perspective shaped by real-world experience and a long-term passion for hunting swells.

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