Filipe Toledo — The Aerial Assassin

🌊 Basic Info
Full Name: Filipe Toledo
Nickname: Filipinho
Born: April 16, 1995, Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
Nationality: Brazilian
Surfing Stance: Regular
Favorite Surf Spots: Lower Trestles, J-Bay, Saquarema

🏆 Career Highlights

Championships & Titles

• 2× WSL World Champion (2022, 2023)

• World Qualifying Series Champion (2014)

• US Open of Surfing Champion (2014, 2016)

• 18+ Championship Tour (CT) event wins

Notable Competitions

• Hurley Pro at Trestles

• J-Bay Open (multiple wins)

• Oi Rio Pro

• Bells Beach

• WSL Finals at Lower Trestles (2022, 2023 champion)

Best Performances

• Clinched his first world title in the 2022 WSL Finals with dominant surfing

• Successfully defended his crown in 2023 with another win at Trestles

• Known for electrifying, high-flying runs that have changed modern contest surfing

Signature Moves

• Full-rotation aerials

• Tail-high reverse maneuvers

• Lighting-fast rail work and explosive pocket surfing

• Unmatched combination of speed, style, and power in progressive waves

🏄♂️ Surfing Style & Equipment

Board Preferences

• Sharp Eye surfboards

• FCS II fin setup

Wetsuit & Gear

• Hurley wetsuits

• FCS traction and fins

• Oakley sunglasses

• Monster Energy accessories

Training & Fitness

• Focused on agility, balance, and explosive power

• Incorporates gym training, mental coaching, and recovery work

Wave Preferences

• Loves right-hand point breaks and fast beachies

• Thrives in conditions perfect for big airs and speed runs

• Less comfortable in heavy barrels like Pipeline

🌍 Life Beyond Surfing

Hobbies & Interests

• Passionate about family and faith

• Enjoys time in San Clemente with his family

• Engages in content creation and surf media projects

Social Causes

• Advocates for mental health awareness in sports

• Involved in ocean protection and Brazilian youth surf development

Fun Facts

• Son of Ricardo Toledo, a two-time Brazilian national champion

• Took a break from the 2024 WSL season to prioritise his mental well-being

• Known for confidently calling himself the best surfer in the world

📢 Latest News & Updates

• After stepping away from the tour in early 2024 to focus on mental health, Filipe began a comeback in 2025

• Has returned to competition with strong results and a more grounded mindset

• Expressed that his time away helped him rediscover passion for the sport

• Still one of the most polarising and explosive talents on the CT