2024 Volcom Surf Happening | Highlights

El Roquete never disappoints.

The North Tenerife spot in Spain delivered rippable walls and sunshine for the first Volcom Surf Happening physical competition after two seasons of digital-only battles.

Despite the 20-second massive swell clearing out the area, the left pointbreak provided a somehow sheltered arena for the event to run.

Yes, there were a bunch of cleaning sets and a lot of paddling, but some of the best up-and-coming European surfers handled it like champs and put on a good show.

The fresh and original format with no eliminations lets them give their best throughout three rounds.

In the 16 and under-year-old men's division, standout surfers were Alejo Valido from Lanzarote, taking home the best wave of the day prize, and Axel Domingez from France, the runner-up who also took the Best Trick prize and Competitors Pick with consistency and flair.

Honorable mentions to Dominican but Portugal-based Francisco Anglani, Makoa "Chacho" Gomez, and Jorre Claeys from Belgium…

The 16 and under-year-old women's division was outstanding, with fierce competition, some solid maneuvers, and great styles, navigating through the heaviest sets without a cringe.

Better keep an eye on young Spanish surfer Carla Morera, style not being a matter of age and taking home the Best Wave of the Day, right in front of Adriana Hidalgo, who also took home the Best Trick and Competitors Pick.

Clemence Schorsch from France didn't let go and finally got to express herself in the last round with a mean hack, getting her the Best Trick prize.

Another standout was Canarian surfer Sol Borelli, who took the second Competitors Pick prize with super consistent surf all day.

We must also mention Portuguese ripper Lua Escudeiro for her performance and elegant surfing and Basque powerhouse Saioa Ortega for slicing the open faces.

Women's Best Wave

1. Carla Morera
2. Adriana Hidalgo

Men's Best Wave

1. Alejo Valido
2. Axel Domingez

Women's Best Maneuver

1. Clémence Schorsch
2. Adriana Hidalgo

Men's Best Maneuver

1. Axel Domingez
2. Makoa Gomez

Women's Competitors Pick (style)

1. Adriana Hidalgo
2. Sol Borelli

Men's Competitors Pick (style)

1. Axel Domingez
2. Francisco Anglani

Footage: @volcom / @agencia_spankys

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