Full Name: Filipe Toledo

Nickname: Filipinho

Born: April 16, 1995 — Ubatuba, Brazil

Nationality: Brazilian

Stance: Regular

Favorite Spots: Lower Trestles, J-Bay, Saquarema

• 2× WSL World Champion (2022, 2023)
• World Qualifying Series Champion (2014)
• US Open of Surfing Champion (2014, 2016)
• 18+ Championship Tour Event Wins

• Hurley Pro at Trestles
• J-Bay Open (multiple wins)
• Oi Rio Pro
• Bells Beach
• WSL Finals at Lower Trestles (2022, 2023 champion)

• Clinched his first world title in 2022 WSL Finals with dominant surfing
• Defended his title in 2023 with another Trestles win
• Transformed modern contest surfing with explosive aerial game

• Full-rotation aerials
• Tail-high reverse maneuvers
• Lightning-fast rail work
• Explosive pocket surfing

Board Preferences:

• Sharp Eye Surfboards
• FCS II fin setup

Wetsuit & Gear:

• Hurley wetsuits
• FCS traction & fins
• Oakley sunglasses
• Monster Energy accessories

• Focused on agility, balance, and explosive power
• Combines gym work, mental coaching, and recovery protocols

• Thrives in right-hand point breaks
• Excels in fast, rampy beach breaks for aerials
• Less comfortable in heavy slabs like Pipeline

Hobbies & Interests:

• Deeply family-oriented and spiritual
• Lives in San Clemente with his family
• Active in surf media and creative content projects

• Advocates for mental health awareness in sports
• Supports youth surf development in Brazil
• Engaged in ocean protection initiatives

• Son of Ricardo Toledo, 2× Brazilian national champion
• Took a break from the 2024 WSL season for mental health
• Known for confidently calling himself the best surfer in the world

• Came back to competition in 2025 after a mental health break
• Returned with strong results & renewed motivation
• Still one of the most explosive and polarising talents on tour