The Challenger series joins the Lexus US Open of Surfing festivities at Huntington Beach from Wednesday, July 30. A star-studded field is in attendance, many of them victims of the mid-season cutline. Now they have a shot at redemption in Southern California, but who will prevail? The pre-event odds predict glory for Kanoa Igarashi and Sawyer Lindblad in the men’s and women’s brackets, respectively. They’re both reasonably priced and fared well in the Golden State back in June.
Go beyond just supporting the WSL Lexus US Open of Surfing – check out our partner sportsbooks to get valuable promotions and place your WSL bets. Whether you are backing your favorite surfer or looking for an underdog, our partners offer competitive odds, special playing boosts, and promos designed for surfing fans.
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The US Open Surfing takes off on Wednesday, July 30th, when the challengers drop in. Follow the daily on WSL.com, and keep informed about the latest odds and analysis on NXTbets.
2025 WSL US Open Surfing Odds
Event Winner – Men’s
You may wonder why the third-place Championship Tour surfer features on a Challenger Series start sheet. The truth is, Kanoa Igarashi loves this event, as it affords him the chance to perform in front of his home crowd. Kanoa is a double finalist on the CT this year, coming off second best on both occasions. One of those finals was in June at Lower Trestles, when Yago Dora downed him. Hometown heroes aside, we find Alan Cleland, who drops in to defend his title during a tough CT term, where he’s failed to progress beyond the round of 16.
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Surfer
Odds
Payout on $20
Kanoa Igarashi
+811
$182.20
Julian Wilson
+1403
$300.60
Ryan Callinan
+1877
$395.40
Liam O'Brien
+1910
$402.00
Samuel Pupo
+2096
$439.20
Alan Cleland
+2287
$477.40
George Pittar
+2397
$499.40
Kauli Vaast
+3145
$649.00
Callum Robson
+3204
$660.80
Jacob Willcox
+3684
$756.80
Mateus Herdy
+3996
$819.20
Matthew McGillivray
+4090
$838.00
Kolohe Andino
+4494
$918.80
Michael Rodrigues
+4553
$930.60
Imaikalani deVault
+5034
$1,026.80
Kade Matson
+5235
$1,067.00
Deivid Silva
+5368
$1,093.60
Eli Hanneman
+5423
$1,104.60
Frederico Morais
+5625
$1,145.00
Morgan Cibilic
+5656
$1,151.20
Dimitri Poulos
+5843
$1,188.60
Levi Slawson
+6043
$1,228.60
Carlos Munoz
+6488
$1,317.60
Ian Gouveia
+6650
$1,350.00
Peterson Crisanto
+6866
$1,393.20
Nolan Rapoza
+7289
$1,477.80
Jordan Lawler
+7339
$1,487.80
Bronson Meydi
+7442
$1,508.40
Jadson Andre
+7495
$1,519.00
Maxime Huscenot
+7768
$1,573.60
Taro Watanabe
+7825
$1,585.00
Jett Schilling
+10121
$2,044.20
Ian Gentil
+12052
$2,430.40
Jorgann Couzinet
+13571
$2,734.20
Tully Wylie
+15983
$3,216.60
Ryan Huckabee
+16224
$3,264.80
Edgard Groggia
+18437
$3,707.40
Winter Vincent
+18437
$3,707.40
Jackson Bunch
+18437
$3,707.40
Oscar Berry
+18437
$3,707.40
Mikey McDonagh
+18437
$3,707.40
Jackson Baker
+18437
$3,707.40
Xavier Huxtable
+18437
$3,707.40
Luke Thompson
+18437
$3,707.40
Julian Williams
+18437
$3,707.40
Hiroto Ohhara
+25335
$5,087.00
Shion Crawford
+25335
$5,087.00
Finn McGill
+25335
$5,087.00
Luke Swanson
+25335
$5,087.00
Luke Tema
+25335
$5,087.00
Josh Kerr
+39384
$7,896.80
Lucas Silveira
+39384
$7,896.80
Charly Quivront
+39384
$7,896.80
Riaru Ito
+39384
$7,896.80
Dakoda Walters
+39384
$7,896.80
Lucca Mesinas
+39384
$7,896.80
Keijiro Nishi
+39384
$7,896.80
Adin Masencamp
+39384
$7,896.80
Adur Amatriain
+39384
$7,896.80
Dylan Moffat
+39384
$7,896.80
Kyuss King
+39384
$7,896.80
Yago Dominguez
+39384
$7,896.80
Afonso Antunes
+39384
$7,896.80
Billy Stairmand
+39384
$7,896.80
Connor Slijpen
+39384
$7,896.80
Daiki Tanaka
+39384
$7,896.80
Franco Radziunas
+39384
$7,896.80
Igor Moraes
+39384
$7,896.80
Joh Azuchi
+39384
$7,896.80
Justin Becret
+39384
$7,896.80
Keoni Lasa
+39384
$7,896.80
Lucas Vicente
+39384
$7,896.80
Luke Slijpen
+39384
$7,896.80
Oliver Zietz
+39384
$7,896.80
Rafael Teixeira
+39384
$7,896.80
Shohei Kato
+39384
$7,896.80
Tenshi Iwami
+39384
$7,896.80
Thomas Lindhorst
+39384
$7,896.80
Wesley Leite
+39384
$7,896.80
Men’s Top 64 Heats Odds
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Heats
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Rafael Teixeira
+157
$51.40
Oliver Zietz
+242
$68.40
Wesley Leite
+396
$99.20
Luke Slijpen
+614
$142.80
Kolohe Andino
+100
$40.00
Tully Wylie
+268
$73.60
Connor Slijpen
+691
$158.20
Afonso Antunes
+691
$158.20
Ryan Huckabee
+125
$45.00
Josh Kerr
+220
$64.00
Justin Becret
+652
$150.40
Yago Dominguez
+652
$150.40
Peterson Crisanto
-133
$35.04
Julian Williams
+498
$119.60
Adur Amatriain
+615
$143.00
Joh Azuchi
+615
$143.00
Julian Wilson
+111
$42.20
Kauli Vaast
+246
$69.20
Dylan Moffat
+665
$153.00
Luke Tema
+665
$153.00
Billy Stairmand
+152
$50.40
Igor Moraes
+224
$64.80
Shohei Kato
+489
$117.80
Daiki Tanaka
+574
$134.80
Frederico Morais
-127
$35.75
Dakoda Walters
+403
$100.60
Adin Masencamp
+666
$153.20
Thomas Lindhorst
+666
$153.20
Event Winner – Women’s
Sawyer Lindblad hasn’t featured in a WSL-sanctioned event since the Lexus Trestles Pro. She crashed out in the semi-final in that event to the eventual winner, Bettylou Sakura Johnson. Australian veteran Sally Fitzgibbons has turned her season around after a dismal showing on the women’s Championship Tour. The Aussie arrives in California with two finals in her last four events, including a runner-up last month in Newcastle.
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Surfer
Odds
Payout on $20
Sawyer Lindblad
+752
$170.40
Brisa Hennessy
+1025
$225.00
Sally Fitzgibbons
+1107
$241.40
Vahine Fierro
+1239
$267.80
Bella Kenworthy
+1460
$312.00
Yolanda Hopkins
+1532
$326.40
Nadia Erostarbe
+1663
$352.60
Sophie McCulloch
+2252
$470.40
India Robinson
+2375
$495.00
Teresa Bonvalot
+2418
$503.60
Ellie Harrison
+2475
$515.00
Francisca Veselko
+2801
$580.20
Alyssa Spencer
+2930
$606.00
Kirra Pinkerton
+3050
$630.00
Leilani McGonagle
+3817
$783.40
Sierra Kerr
+4302
$880.40
Daniella Rosas
+6106
$1241.20
Talia Swindal
+7207
$1461.40
Tessa Thyssen
+8208
$1661.60
Zoe Benedetto
+10307
$2081.40
Eweleiula Wong
+16692
$3358.40
Keala Tomoda-Bannert
+16692
$3358.40
Laura Raupp
+16692
$3358.40
Sophia Medina
+22257
$4471.40
Macy Callaghan
+22257
$4471.40
Noah Klapp
+22257
$4471.40
Amuro Tsuzuki
+22257
$4471.40
Annette Gonzalez Etxabarri
+22257
$4471.40
Sarah Baum
+22257
$4471.40
Sol Aguirre
+22257
$4471.40
Anat Lelior
+22257
$4471.40
Arena Rodriguez
+22257
$4471.40
Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri
+22257
$4471.40
Willow Hardy
+22257
$4471.40
Anon Matsuoka
+22257
$4471.40
Jahly Stokes
+22257
$4471.40
Jessie Van Niekerk
+22257
$4471.40
Kana Nakashio
+22257
$4471.40
Nanaho Tsuzuki
+22257
$4471.40
Oceanna Rogers
+22257
$4471.40
Sanoa Dempfle-Olin
+22257
$4471.40
Women’s Top 32 Heats Odds
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Heats
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Francisca Veselko
+171
$54.20
Daniella Rosas
+281
$76.20
Leilani McGonagle
+299
$79.80
Noah Klapp
+612
$142.40
Sierra Kerr
-124
$36.13
Sarah Baum
+513
$122.60
Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri
+522
$124.40
Sanoa Dempfle-Olin
+608
$141.60
Eweleiula Wong
+107
$41.40
Arena Rodriguez
+295
$79.00
Willow Hardy
+558
$131.60
Jessie Van Niekerk
+639
$147.80
Where to Bet on WSL
The third round of the 2025 WSL Challenger Series heads to Huntington Beach this week. Local Kanoa Igarashi is the surfer to beat in the men’s division, but Alan Cleland won’t relinquish his crown without a fight. Over in the women’s bracket, Sawyer Lindbad is tipped for glory after a strong showing at Lower Trestles in June, but Sally Fitzgibbons is starting to come right.
How Can I Verify if WSL Betting is Legal in My State?
Refer to your sportsbook’s eligibility requirements, terms, and conditions, or contact your state’s gaming commission to verify your state’s WSL betting legality. Most licensed betting platforms restrict access in prohibited states, saving you from the long confirmation process.
Which Sportsbooks Offer WSL Betting?
For the best WSL betting experience, select reputable, regulated sportsbooks like Fanduel, DraftKings, CaesarsSportsbook, and BetMGM. Check event schedules and relevant offers ahead of every WSL competition. Use Underdog Fantasy for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) gaming.
What is the Current Legal Status of Betting on the World Surf League in the US?
The legal status of WSL betting differs from state to state. The lifting of the federal sports betting ban in 2018 (by the Supreme Court) gave states the independence to legalize sports betting. WSL betting is mostly legal in states with regulated sports betting and licensed sportsbooks like Colorado and New Jersey. Check your sportsbooks and state-specific regulations to confirm availability.
What Are the Most Popular Types of Bets for WSL Events?
Common WSL betting options include outright winner bets, head-to-head matchups, and futures bets (predicting season champions). Most platforms also allow prop bets—for example, you can predict the highest wave score in a competition.
Do Sportsbooks Offer Live Betting for WSL?
Yes. Betting platforms like FanDuel and BetMGM have live betting options. Their users can place bets during the WSL competition. For example, bettors can predict the next wave score, who will win the ongoing heat, or whether a competitor will achieve a given aggregate. Note that not all events may qualify for live betting. Check out your sportsbook live betting section for more.
Can I Bet on WSL Events Even If My State Doesn’t Allow Sports Betting?
Consider Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) if your state does not allow sports betting. Unlike traditional betting, DFS falls under a different regulatory framework, making it legal in several jurisdictions. DFS platforms like Underground Fantasy and DraftKings DFS are common in states where sports betting is illegal.
Please refer to Affiliated Operators’ T&C. Void where prohibited. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
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Best Bets: WSL Challenger Series Lexus US Open of Surfing Pre-Event Odds Analysis 2025
The Challenger series joins the Lexus US Open of Surfing festivities at Huntington Beach from Wednesday, July 30. A star-studded field is in attendance, many of them victims of the mid-season cutline. Now they have a shot at redemption in Southern California, but who will prevail? The pre-event odds predict glory for Kanoa Igarashi and Sawyer Lindblad in the men’s and women’s brackets, respectively. They’re both reasonably priced and fared well in the Golden State back in June.
Go beyond just supporting the WSL Lexus US Open of Surfing – check out our partner sportsbooks to get valuable promotions and place your WSL bets. Whether you are backing your favorite surfer or looking for an underdog, our partners offer competitive odds, special playing boosts, and promos designed for surfing fans.
Schedule and How to Watch WSL US Open of Surfing
The US Open Surfing takes off on Wednesday, July 30th, when the challengers drop in. Follow the daily on WSL.com, and keep informed about the latest odds and analysis on NXTbets.
2025 WSL US Open Surfing Odds
Event Winner – Men’s
You may wonder why the third-place Championship Tour surfer features on a Challenger Series start sheet. The truth is, Kanoa Igarashi loves this event, as it affords him the chance to perform in front of his home crowd. Kanoa is a double finalist on the CT this year, coming off second best on both occasions. One of those finals was in June at Lower Trestles, when Yago Dora downed him. Hometown heroes aside, we find Alan Cleland, who drops in to defend his title during a tough CT term, where he’s failed to progress beyond the round of 16.
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Men’s Top 64 Heats Odds
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Event Winner – Women’s
Sawyer Lindblad hasn’t featured in a WSL-sanctioned event since the Lexus Trestles Pro. She crashed out in the semi-final in that event to the eventual winner, Bettylou Sakura Johnson. Australian veteran Sally Fitzgibbons has turned her season around after a dismal showing on the women’s Championship Tour. The Aussie arrives in California with two finals in her last four events, including a runner-up last month in Newcastle.
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Women’s Top 32 Heats Odds
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Where to Bet on WSL
The third round of the 2025 WSL Challenger Series heads to Huntington Beach this week. Local Kanoa Igarashi is the surfer to beat in the men’s division, but Alan Cleland won’t relinquish his crown without a fight. Over in the women’s bracket, Sawyer Lindbad is tipped for glory after a strong showing at Lower Trestles in June, but Sally Fitzgibbons is starting to come right.
Place your bets with our partner sportsbooks and check out our WSL Betting Guide if you’re new to the tour.
And remember, bet smart, have fun, and enjoy every wave.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Refer to your sportsbook’s eligibility requirements, terms, and conditions, or contact your state’s gaming commission to verify your state’s WSL betting legality. Most licensed betting platforms restrict access in prohibited states, saving you from the long confirmation process.
For the best WSL betting experience, select reputable, regulated sportsbooks like Fanduel, DraftKings, Caesars Sportsbook, and BetMGM. Check event schedules and relevant offers ahead of every WSL competition. Use Underdog Fantasy for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) gaming.
The legal status of WSL betting differs from state to state. The lifting of the federal sports betting ban in 2018 (by the Supreme Court) gave states the independence to legalize sports betting. WSL betting is mostly legal in states with regulated sports betting and licensed sportsbooks like Colorado and New Jersey. Check your sportsbooks and state-specific regulations to confirm availability.
Common WSL betting options include outright winner bets, head-to-head matchups, and futures bets (predicting season champions). Most platforms also allow prop bets—for example, you can predict the highest wave score in a competition.
Yes. Betting platforms like FanDuel and BetMGM have live betting options. Their users can place bets during the WSL competition. For example, bettors can predict the next wave score, who will win the ongoing heat, or whether a competitor will achieve a given aggregate. Note that not all events may qualify for live betting. Check out your sportsbook live betting section for more.
Consider Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) if your state does not allow sports betting. Unlike traditional betting, DFS falls under a different regulatory framework, making it legal in several jurisdictions. DFS platforms like Underground Fantasy and DraftKings DFS are common in states where sports betting is illegal.
Please refer to Affiliated Operators’ T&C. Void where prohibited. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
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