The Landes lineup was buzzing like never before this Friday: the champions were crowned, the beach breaks delivered, and the crowd enjoyed a concentrated dose of action for the 61st French Championships. Here are the highlights.
French Championships 2025: Sam Piter and Hina Conradi dominate shortboard
At Les Bourdaines, the swell built throughout the day, providing the perfect setting for a victory down to the wire. Their strategy from the shore paid off for Sam Piter and Réunion native Hina Conradi, who each add a new title to their record.
Winning tactics and key maneuvers
Between powerful paddle-outs and precise re-entries, both surfers knew how to read the sandbars:
- Positioning near shore from mid-heat onward to multiply opportunities.
- Airs scored above 6 points, proving decisive with the judges.
- Choosing intermediate sets to avoid massive closeouts.
| Open Shortboard Final | Score |
|---|---|
| 1. Sam Piter (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) | 12.77 pts |
| 2. Justin Becret | 12.23 pts |
| 3. Gaspard Larsonneur | 6.20 pts |
| 4. Charly Quivront | 2.74 pts |
In the women’s division, the inside option worked for Hina : two crisp right-handers and a tight carving turn later, the trophy was headed to Réunion.
| Women’s Shortboard Final | Score |
|---|---|
| 1. Hina Conradi (Réunion) | 8.03 pts |
| 2. Aelan Vaast | 7.93 pts |
| 3. Clémence Schorsch | 7.30 pts |
| 4. Lilou Rumiel | 5.67 pts |
To relive these moments, the Surf Highlights channel already offers a selection of highlights.
A closer look at the sporting event and behind the scenes
The day was also marked by:
- Live commentary from Jérémy Florès on France TV.
- The involvement of the Landes clubs, always driving forces behind events in Hossegor.
- Idyllic weather despite an initially stormy forecast.
Longboard: historic double for Margaux Vieuge and Teiva Portilla
At the La Sud peak, rail-to-rail surfing and noserides did the talking. Margaux Vieuge claims the junior/Open double, while Teiva Portilla takes the Open title after winning the junior division, adding a major honor to his résumé.
Scores and highlights of the day
- Margaux, carried in triumph twice in less than an hour.
- Teiva, the first competitor to compete in both Espoirs & Open since the format was revamped in 2023.
- Martin Coret, Roland Lefeuvre and Jules Agazar defeated but patient in the lineup for the Royal Barrique.
| Open Longboard Final | Points |
|---|---|
| 1. Teiva Portilla | 14,90 |
| 2. Martin Coret | 11,03 |
| 3. Roland Lefeuvre | 9,90 |
| 4. Jules Agazar | 8,87 |
The public is already looking ahead to the Royal Barrique 2025, where these longboarders could cross paths with tube chargers.
What’s at stake for the rest of the season
These results impact selection for:
- The French Para Surf Champions circuit (joint coaching already in place).
- The exhibition heats at the Festival Quiksilver Hossegor.
- The “Celebration Vagues” tour detailed on this page.
Key takeaways from the final day in Hossegor
The 2025 edition delivered a high level of competition, tension and a festive atmosphere on the sand. A quick look back at the day’s highlights.
Key moments in numbers
- 4 titles awarded in less than six hours.
- 3 scores above 9 points recorded in the semifinals.
- Only 1 heat postponed despite the growing swell.
| Heat | Highest-scoring wave | Surfing |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Shortboard Semifinal | 9.43 pts | Sam Piter |
| Women’s Longboard Semifinal | 8.67 pts | Teiva Portilla |
| Women’s Longboard Final | 7.83 pts | Margaux Vieuge |
Next up: the bodyboard and dropknee finals, with the location to be announced early in the morning. All logistical information will be shared on the Southwest events platform.
Who are the new 2025 French champions in shortboard?
Sam Piter takes the men’s title with 12.77 pts, while Hina Conradi claims the women’s title with 8.03 pts.
Who achieved an Espoirs/Open double in longboard?
Margaux Vieuge in the women’s division and Teiva Portilla in the men’s division each achieved a historic double at the La Sud spot.
What was the highest-scoring wave of the day?
A 9.43-point score for Sam Piter in the shortboard semifinal, following a massive air on the inside section.
Where can you follow the rest of the competition?
The bodyboard and dropknee finals will be announced at daybreak; live coverage will be available on FFS social media and the official French Championships page.
Which major surf events follow the French Championships?
Royal Barrique, the Quiksilver Festival, and several QS contests in Hossegor and Biarritz will shape the fall of 2025.