Carcavelos reopens waiting period for Capitulo Perfeito surf contest

Organizers of the Capitulo Perfeito one day invitational tube duel have reopened the waiting period for the 12th edition of the event at Carcavelos beach in Portugal. The new window runs from 1 November to 15 December, following previous attempts in early 2026 that failed to produce the necessary swell and wind conditions.

The competition will be called with only 72 hours of notice to ensure the surf is big, hollow, and perfect. The international field of 16 surfers includes Balaram Stack, Bruno Santos, Joel Parkinson, Noah Beschen, Rob Machado, Soli Bailey, Torrey Meister, and Tosh Tudor. Cam Richards returns to defend his 2025 title, while Anne dos Santos joins as the first woman among the international invitees.

Portuguese surfers such as João Maria Mendonça, Miguel Blanco, and Nic von Rupp are also participating. A secret Wildcard Performance spot remains to be announced, and a Women Special Heat will feature Camila Cardoso, Gabriela Dinis, Mafalda Lopes, and Maria Salgado.