The final day of EuroSurf 2025 in Santa Cruz lived up to the crazy week experienced by the organisers, ESF officials, families, volunteers, athletes and coaches.
On the morning of the finals, the wind picked up and the swell grew stronger. The waves reached up to 1.8 metres, with the smallest at 1 metre, and the strong current forced some competitors out of the water to reposition themselves.
Only 20 athletes remain out of the 121 who started. On the eve of the final day of the EuroSurf, the national rankings are becoming clearer.
The top spot will be contested between Portugal and Spain, with Spain holding a slight lead of just over 400 points going into the finals.
Behind them, six countries are battling it out for the places of honour and will be giving their all to secure third place on the podium. Italy, Germany, Ireland, England, Israel and,
Eurosurf is a unique competition. Unique because it is a team competition. A competition where you represent your country, its values, its diversity, its uniqueness.
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But EuroSurf is above all a unique moment
The fourth day of competition at Eurosurf took place yesterday in conditions that remained solid, with waves measuring 1.5m to 1.8m and short, fast sections, just like the day before, allowing the most committed athletes to assert themselves and remain in the main round.
The Longboard will have to wait another day before making its return tomorrow in milder conditions.
The third day of EuroSurf was generously fuelled by consistent, powerful waves, which Santa Cruz beach transformed into short, hollow sections that the athletes, regulars on the European circuit, were able to use to show off their surfing skills to the large crowd.
![Santa Veverre [LAT]](/images/2025/EuroSurf_2025/Day2/_EG_7487.jpg "Santa Veverre [LAT]")
The second day of the competition in Santa Cruz, Portugal, was entirely dedicated to the women's division, with the non-elimination opening round taking place. Unlike the previous day, the waves were much better, with clean faces, no wind — perfect for showcasing top-level surfing.
The first day of the 2025 European Surfing Championships was bathed in sunshine on Santa Cruz beach.
The competition kicked off with the first rounds of the men's and women's longboard events.
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