The WSL Lexus Trestles Pro marks the ninth and final regular-season event on the Championship Tour in 2026. This marks a crucial stop on tour, as only 22 men and 14 women will progress to the post-season. Griffin Colapinto returns home this week as the pre-event odds favorite in the men’s contest, while Molly Picklum is tipped for top honors on this near-perfect cobblestone A-Frame wave. Beyond the event winner contenders, discover the best bets for the heats in the round nine analysis below.
Go beyond just supporting the WSL Lexus Trestles Pro Presented by Corona Cero – 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 Lexus Trestles Pro 2026
Clear your schedules for round nine of the 2026 WSL Championship Tour, where it is all to surf for. Wave riders drop in for duty at Lower Trestles in San Clemente from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 20,starting at 7:30 am PDTdaily. Tune into ESPN+ or WSL.com to catch one of the few equal-opportunity waves on tour. Track the results of the heats and bracket stages throughout the event on the dedicated Lexus Trestles Pro page.
Live WSL Odds
2026 WSL Lexus Trestles Pro Odds
Event Winner - Men's
Home wave advantage gives surfers a leg up, and Griffin Colapinto receives that honor this week in Southern California. The local gained momentum in the South Pacific, entering a semifinal or better in the last two rounds. His best return of the season came in Tahiti, where he lost to Seth Moniz in the final.
The Brazilian contingent will be chasing the local, as they use their creativity to gain serious points. South Americans have won four of the last five events at Lower Trestles. Yago Dora returns to defend his crown after two finals appearances this season, including a victory at the Rio Pro. Filipe Toledo has only managed to enter one semifinal in 2026, but won on this break in 2022 and 2023. The legendary Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina took top honors here in 2021, while Italo Ferreira finished second here in 2021 and 2024.
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Surfer
Event Winner Odds
Payout on $20
Griffin Colapinto
+459
$111.80
Gabriel Medina
+527
$125.40
Yago Dora
+550
$130.00
Italo Ferreira
+678
$155.60
Filipe Toledo
+727
$165.40
Leonardo Fioravanti
+970
$214.00
Ethan Ewing
+1067
$233.40
Jack Robinson
+1261
$272.20
Cole Houshmand
+1356
$291.20
Kanoa Igarashi
+1958
$411.60
Miguel Pupo
+2388
$497.60
Samuel Pupo
+3360
$692.00
Kauli Vaast
+3884
$796.80
Jake Marshall
+4067
$833.40
Connor O'Leary
+4344
$888.80
Rio Waida
+4875
$995.00
Seth Moniz
+4900
$1,000.00
Crosby Colapinto
+5028
$1,025.60
Marco Mignot
+5136
$1,047.20
Joao Chianca
+5425
$1,105.00
Barron Mamiya
+5550
$1,130.00
George Pittar
+5647
$1,149.40
Ramzi Boukhiam
+6269
$1,273.80
Liam O'Brien
+6749
$1,369.80
Callum Robson
+6797
$1,379.40
Morgan Cibilic
+6992
$1,418.40
Mateus Herdy
+6992
$1,418.40
Eli Hanneman
+7774
$1,574.80
Taj Lindblad
+8030
$1,626.00
Joel Vaughan
+8233
$1,666.60
Alejo Muniz
+8233
$1,666.60
Hayden Rodgers
+9704
$1,960.80
Alan Cleland
+9801
$1,980.20
Luke Thompson
+12095
$2,439.00
Matthew McGillivray
+12246
$2,469.20
Oscar Berry
+12721
$2,564.20
Expert Pick
Yago Dora wins the battle for our expert pick heading into the final regular-season event. The Brazilian is back to defend his title and is in form after progressing to a semifinal or better on three occasions this year. He also finds himself third in the Championship Tour rankings, only 2,320 points adrift of Leonardo Fioravanti. The sportsbooks have Dora at +550 to prevail in San Clemente, potentially paying out $130.00 on a $20.00 bet.
Round 1 Heats - Men's
An All-South African derby stands out as the pick of our round 1 men’s heat at Lower Trestles. Matthew McGillivray paddles out as the favorite to beat his compatriot, Luke Thompson. The duo has featured in four events together this season, and each has come out on top twice. Both surfers operate with regular setups, and McGillivray holds the edge after beating Thompson in the first round in Fiji in late August.
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Matchup
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Matthew McGillivray
-120
$36.67
Luke Thompson
-110
$38.18
Hayden Rodgers
-120
$36.67
Eli Hanneman
-110
$38.18
Joel Vaughan
-290
$26.90
Oscar Berry
+206
$61.20
Mateus Herdy
-210
$29.52
Taj Lindblad
+155
$51.00
Round 2 Heats - Men's
A battle for survival ensues when Morgan Cibilicmeets Cole Houshmand in the second-round heats. Both are dangerously close to the postseason cut line, and whoever loses may leave their fate in the hands of their peers. The goofy-footed Houshmand is riding high after his triumph in Fiji, but it’s the only event where he has outperformed his Australian rival. Cibilic has finished higher than Houshmand twice this season, and the duo has otherwise exited in the same round in five events this year. Cibilic offers bettors value at +160 to get the job done, but Houshmand is a local and is well-versed in this break.
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Matchup
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Connor O'Leary
-211
$29.48
Callum Robson
+155
$51.00
Griffin Colapinto
-563
$23.55
Rio Waida
+353
$90.60
Kauli Vaast
-155
$32.90
Barron Mamiya
+116
$43.20
Marco Mignot
-138
$34.49
Joao Chianca
+104
$40.80
Kanoa Igarashi
-200
$30.00
Crosby Colapinto
+148
$49.60
Ethan Ewing
-594
$23.37
Alejo Muniz
+367
$93.40
Cole Houshmand
-218
$29.17
Morgan Cibilic
+160
$52.00
George Pittar
-200
$30.00
Alan Cleland
+148
$49.60
Samuel Pupo
-189
$30.58
Jake Marshall
+140
$48.00
Jack Robinson
-300
$26.67
Seth Moniz
+213
$62.60
Filipe Toledo
-422
$24.74
Liam O'Brien
+282
$76.40
Miguel Pupo
-290
$26.90
Ramzi Boukhiam
+206
$61.20
Event Winner - Women's
The first Canadian to ever qualify for the WSL World Championship Tour is hunting her third consecutive triumph of the season. Erin Brooks enjoyed a stellar run in the Pacific Islands, entering her first two finals and emerging victorious. It must be noted that she did take top honors in Fiji by default, as Isabella Nichols was injured and could not start the final. Bettylou Sakura Johnson carries outsider odds for round nine after a tough season, but she is back to defend her title after toppling Picklum here last June.
Speaking of, Molly Picklum arrives in San Clemente as the favorite, after displaying her talents on this wave last time out. She progressed to the final last year after scoring a 9.60 wave against Caitlin Simmers. Carissa Moore is one to watch as she’s already recorded two triumphs in 2026 and progressed to the semifinals down in Fiji. The Hawaiian also took top honors at this venue in 2021. Gabriela Bryan drops in as the second favorite, but has been quiet since her win at Bells Beach in the season opener.
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Surfer
Event Winner Odds
Payout on $20
Molly Picklum
+352
$90.40
Gabriela Bryan
+443
$108.60
Carissa Moore
+481
$116.20
Caitlin Simmers
+543
$128.60
Erin Brooks
+616
$143.20
Sawyer Lindblad
+1043
$228.60
Lakey Peterson
+1239
$267.80
Caroline Marks
+1274
$274.80
Luana Silva
+1390
$298.00
Stephanie Gilmore
+1569
$333.80
Tyler Wright
+1904
$400.80
Bettylou Sakura Johnson
+2023
$424.60
Brisa Hennessy
+3336
$687.20
Alyssa Spencer
+5248
$1,069.60
Anat Lelior
+5817
$1,183.40
Sally Fitzgibbons
+5852
$1,190.40
Vahine Fierro
+5998
$1,219.60
Nadia Erostarbe
+6111
$1,242.20
Yolanda Hopkins
+6269
$1,273.80
Kirra Pinkerton
+7307
$1,481.40
Bella Kenworthy
+7652
$1,550.40
Francisca Veselko
+7652
$1,550.40
Expert Pick
Molly Picklum has not reached the heights she did in 2025, when she entered five consecutive finals, but the surfer from “Down Under” can never be discounted. She knows how to rack up the points, and equalled Caroline Marks highest single-wave score at Trestles last year. Picklum drops in at +352 to win round nine, possibly paying out $90.40 on a $20.00 bet.
Round 1 Heats - Women's
Two veterans of the WSL Women’s Championship Tour lock horns in the opening heat of round 1. Stephanie Gilmore enters as the favorite to overcome the challenge of Brisa Hennessy. Gilmore has the advantage of an event win to her name in 2026, but her Costa Rican rival has finished higher than her in the last four rounds. After both exiting the first two events in round 1, the Australian outperformed Hennessy at the Gold Coast Pro and New Zealand Pro. However, since then, Brisa has had the upper hand, beating her counterpart in the last four events.
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Matchup
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Stephanie Gilmore
-250
$28.00
Brisa Hennessy
+181
$56.20
Anat Lelior
-120
$36.67
Vahine Fierro
-110
$38.18
Sally Fitzgibbons
-160
$32.50
Yolanda Hopkins
+120
$44.00
Tyler Wright
-350
$25.71
Francisca Veselko
+242
$68.40
Bettylou Sakura Johnson
-343
$25.83
Bella Kenworthy
+238
$67.60
Caroline Marks
-266
$27.52
Kirra Pinkerton
+192
$58.40
Where to Bet on WSL
The margin for error is slim at Lower Trestles this week, because it could see some surfers cut from the post-season lineup. It is all to surf for in San Clemente. Can the Brazilian men continue their dominance on this wave, and will we see another high-scoring run from Molly Picklum?
Who is the Men's Favorite to Win the 2026 WSL Lexus Trestles Pro?
Local boy Griffin Colapinto drops into Lower Trestles as the favorite to win at +459. Despite his home-wave advantage, he will have to hold off a strong Brazilian contingent who have won four of the last five events at this venue.
Who is the Women's Favorite to Win the 2026 WSL Lexus Trestles Pro?
Australian Molly Picklum starts the 2026 WSL Lexus Trestles Pro as the favorite in the women's bracket. She is priced at +352 to take round nine.
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.
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Best Bets: 2026 WSL Lexus Trestles Pro Pre-Event Odds Analysis
The WSL Lexus Trestles Pro marks the ninth and final regular-season event on the Championship Tour in 2026. This marks a crucial stop on tour, as only 22 men and 14 women will progress to the post-season. Griffin Colapinto returns home this week as the pre-event odds favorite in the men’s contest, while Molly Picklum is tipped for top honors on this near-perfect cobblestone A-Frame wave. Beyond the event winner contenders, discover the best bets for the heats in the round nine analysis below.
Go beyond just supporting the WSL Lexus Trestles Pro Presented by Corona Cero – 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 Lexus Trestles Pro 2026
Clear your schedules for round nine of the 2026 WSL Championship Tour, where it is all to surf for. Wave riders drop in for duty at Lower Trestles in San Clemente from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 20, starting at 7:30 am PDT daily. Tune into ESPN+ or WSL.com to catch one of the few equal-opportunity waves on tour. Track the results of the heats and bracket stages throughout the event on the dedicated Lexus Trestles Pro page.
Live WSL Odds
2026 WSL Lexus Trestles Pro Odds
Event Winner - Men's
Home wave advantage gives surfers a leg up, and Griffin Colapinto receives that honor this week in Southern California. The local gained momentum in the South Pacific, entering a semifinal or better in the last two rounds. His best return of the season came in Tahiti, where he lost to Seth Moniz in the final.
The Brazilian contingent will be chasing the local, as they use their creativity to gain serious points. South Americans have won four of the last five events at Lower Trestles. Yago Dora returns to defend his crown after two finals appearances this season, including a victory at the Rio Pro. Filipe Toledo has only managed to enter one semifinal in 2026, but won on this break in 2022 and 2023. The legendary Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina took top honors here in 2021, while Italo Ferreira finished second here in 2021 and 2024.
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Expert Pick
Yago Dora wins the battle for our expert pick heading into the final regular-season event. The Brazilian is back to defend his title and is in form after progressing to a semifinal or better on three occasions this year. He also finds himself third in the Championship Tour rankings, only 2,320 points adrift of Leonardo Fioravanti. The sportsbooks have Dora at +550 to prevail in San Clemente, potentially paying out $130.00 on a $20.00 bet.
Round 1 Heats - Men's
An All-South African derby stands out as the pick of our round 1 men’s heat at Lower Trestles. Matthew McGillivray paddles out as the favorite to beat his compatriot, Luke Thompson. The duo has featured in four events together this season, and each has come out on top twice. Both surfers operate with regular setups, and McGillivray holds the edge after beating Thompson in the first round in Fiji in late August.
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Round 2 Heats - Men's
A battle for survival ensues when Morgan Cibilic meets Cole Houshmand in the second-round heats. Both are dangerously close to the postseason cut line, and whoever loses may leave their fate in the hands of their peers. The goofy-footed Houshmand is riding high after his triumph in Fiji, but it’s the only event where he has outperformed his Australian rival. Cibilic has finished higher than Houshmand twice this season, and the duo has otherwise exited in the same round in five events this year. Cibilic offers bettors value at +160 to get the job done, but Houshmand is a local and is well-versed in this break.
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Event Winner - Women's
The first Canadian to ever qualify for the WSL World Championship Tour is hunting her third consecutive triumph of the season. Erin Brooks enjoyed a stellar run in the Pacific Islands, entering her first two finals and emerging victorious. It must be noted that she did take top honors in Fiji by default, as Isabella Nichols was injured and could not start the final. Bettylou Sakura Johnson carries outsider odds for round nine after a tough season, but she is back to defend her title after toppling Picklum here last June.
Speaking of, Molly Picklum arrives in San Clemente as the favorite, after displaying her talents on this wave last time out. She progressed to the final last year after scoring a 9.60 wave against Caitlin Simmers. Carissa Moore is one to watch as she’s already recorded two triumphs in 2026 and progressed to the semifinals down in Fiji. The Hawaiian also took top honors at this venue in 2021. Gabriela Bryan drops in as the second favorite, but has been quiet since her win at Bells Beach in the season opener.
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Expert Pick
Molly Picklum has not reached the heights she did in 2025, when she entered five consecutive finals, but the surfer from “Down Under” can never be discounted. She knows how to rack up the points, and equalled Caroline Marks highest single-wave score at Trestles last year. Picklum drops in at +352 to win round nine, possibly paying out $90.40 on a $20.00 bet.
Round 1 Heats - Women's
Two veterans of the WSL Women’s Championship Tour lock horns in the opening heat of round 1. Stephanie Gilmore enters as the favorite to overcome the challenge of Brisa Hennessy. Gilmore has the advantage of an event win to her name in 2026, but her Costa Rican rival has finished higher than her in the last four rounds. After both exiting the first two events in round 1, the Australian outperformed Hennessy at the Gold Coast Pro and New Zealand Pro. However, since then, Brisa has had the upper hand, beating her counterpart in the last four events.
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Where to Bet on WSL
The margin for error is slim at Lower Trestles this week, because it could see some surfers cut from the post-season lineup. It is all to surf for in San Clemente. Can the Brazilian men continue their dominance on this wave, and will we see another high-scoring run from Molly Picklum?
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.
Odds subject to change by sportsbook.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Local boy Griffin Colapinto drops into Lower Trestles as the favorite to win at +459. Despite his home-wave advantage, he will have to hold off a strong Brazilian contingent who have won four of the last five events at this venue.
Australian Molly Picklum starts the 2026 WSL Lexus Trestles Pro as the favorite in the women's bracket. She is priced at +352 to take round nine.
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.
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