Padang Padang, Bali, Indonesia (Monday, July 22, 2019):
The 2019 Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang has been called ON for today, Monday, July 22nd. A powerful southwest swell has hit the southern coast of Bali and the waves at Padang Padang have officially reached the world-class caliber required to run Asia’s most prestigious tube riding shootout.
Sixteen of the best barrel riders in the world have gathered at Padang Padang and are prepared to battle it out in some of the heaviest tubes to hit Indonesia this surf season.
The action begins at 6:45 AM (local Bali time) today with Round 1 and will continue until sunset.
Following are the opening Round 1 & 2 heat draw for the 2019 Rip Curl Cup (Note: Round 1 of competition is non-elimination. The eight surfers with the highest combined heat total from Rounds 1 and 2 will advance to the semifinals):
ROUND 1
Heat 1
LEE WILSON (AUS)
GARUT WIDIARTA (IND)
KEITO MATSUOKA (JPN)
RADITYA RONDI (IND)
Heat 2
MASON HO (HAW)
MEGA SEMADHI (IND)
BENJI BRAND (SAF)
AGUS SUMERTAYASA (IND)
Heat 3
MATT WILKINSON (AUS)
MADE ADI PUTRA (IND)
CLAY MARZO (HAW)
KOKI HENDRAWAN (IND)
Heat 4
NATHAN FLORENCE (HAW)
AGUS SETIAWAN (IND)
SHELDON PAISHON (HAW)
MUSTOFA JEKSEN (IND)
ROUND 2
Heat 1
LEE WILSON (AUS)
AGUS SETIAWAN (IND)
CLAY MARZO (HAW)
AGUS SUMERTAYASA (IND)
Heat 2
MASON HO (HAW)
MADE ADI PUTRA (IND)
SHELDON PAISHON (HAW)
RADITYA RONDI (IND)
Heat 3
MATT WILKINSON (AUS)
MEGA SEMADHI (IND)
KEITO MATSUOKA (JPN)
MUSTOFA JEKSEN (IND)
Heat 4
NATHAN FLORENCE (HAW)
GARUT WIDIARTA (IND)
BENJI BRAND (SAF)
KOKI HENDRAWAN (IND)
Watch the official 2019 event trailer (embeddable) here: Https://Youtu.Be/I0K0BQ4au7E
The 2019 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang will be Webcast LIVE To The World At Ripcurl.Com. Fans can also visit the site to check the latest Padang Padang swell forecast from official event forecaster Surfline, real-time contest status, and video updates from Bali.
RIP CURL CUP PADANG PADANG 2019 EVENT SCHEDULE:
Event Waiting Period
July 1st – 31st
Official Rip Curl Cup Party
Friday, July 26th from 2PM – Midnight.
Exclusive Premiere of Red Monkey Full Moon Film
Live performance by special guest at Ulu Cliff House
The Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2019 is sponsored by: GOPRO, BINTANG, ALBENS CIDER,
Official Internet Provider by Biznet, Ulu Cliffhouse, Official hotel partners by Radisson Blu Uluwatu and S-Resorts Bali with Support from Persatuan Selancar Ombak Indonesia (PSOI) & Asian Surf Co. (ASC).
Media partners: SurfTime, BaliBelly and Fuel TV.
Rip Curl is proud to support Plastic Free Uluwatu, the non-profit organization working to improve the Waste Management System in Pecatu village alongside Badan Usaha Catu Swero to keep Pecatu/Uluwatu beaches and area clean and safe.