Marc Paré defended his crown at the Playa Surf Wind & Waves Festival in Tenerife, winning the men’s Wave event on a finals day that pushed the fleet to its limits. The victory at El Cabezo powered the Spaniard toward a maiden world title.
Howling wind and a packed beach
The wind screamed at 30 to 45 knots and head‑high waves marched through the El Médano line‑up. The beach was packed for a festival that had returned to the Canary Island spot for the first time in five years. Paré answered with fast, critical, committed wave riding that left no doubt.
In his semifinal, Philip Köster posted a 35‑point barrage through explosive jumping. Paré, riding Simmer Style, answered minutes later with an even bigger score and carried that momentum into the final. Runner‑up Víctor Fernández landed a 5.55 on his last wave, but the defending champion could not be caught.
