THE ITACOATIARA PRO 2026 KICKS OFF ITS 13th EDITION WITH MASSIVE CONDITIONS IN BRAZIL

• Stop #3 of the IBC Men’s World Tour (Prime Series) got underway with huge waves and heavy action in Niterói.

• Local heavy hitters and international young guns dominated Rounds 1 and 2 in a super challenging lineup.

NITERÓI, RIO DE JANEIRO (May 23, 2026) – The Itacoatiara Pro 2026 has officially opened its 13th edition with a bang. Solidified as Brazil’s biggest outdoor sports festival, the event—which started back in 2012 purely for world tour bodyboarding—has evolved into a massive sports and cultural festival that now features surfing, bodysurfing, street skate, cycling, art, and live music.

Today, the green light went on for the third stop of the IBC World Tour Men’s Division, a designated Prime Seriesevent. After successful stops in Morocco and Chile, the best bodyboarders on the planet met up at 7:30 AM local time at one of the heaviest and most demanding beach breaks in the world. Opening day conditions were gnarly: giant waves, strong currents, and a “mutant” lineup packed with massive barrels and perfect ramps that had the crowd on the sand going wild.

Round 1: Local Veterans and Young Guns Put on a Show

The opening round pitted the lower-ranked athletes on the IBC leaderboard against each other, with only the top two from each 30-minute heat moving on.

Round 2: Juniors Take Over and International Riders Stay Dialed In

With the ocean still throwing heavy hammers at the beautiful Itacoatiara beach, the level went up a notch for Round 2—the final hurdle to make the main event.

Next Call

The event crew has locked in the next call for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24, at 6:30 AM local time. Conditions are expected to stay epic just in time for the World Top 16 to hit the water.

You can catch all the action live via the official live stream at www.ibcworldtour.com

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