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NewsFox 5 San Diego & KUSI — Local NewsAugust 15, 2026San Diego

Seth Moniz wins 2026 Outerknown Tahiti Pro and Griffin Colapinto enters Top-10

Seth Moniz secured his first career Championship Tour victory at the 2026 Outerknown Tahiti Pro by defeating Griffin Colapinto. The result moved San Clemente surfer Griffin Colapinto into the world Top-10 rankings, while teenager Erin Brooks set a record as the event's youngest winner.

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Why It Matters

The event results directly impact the professional world surfing rankings for the 2026 season.

Key Facts

  • Seth Moniz won his first career Championship Tour event at the 2026 Outerknown Tahiti Pro.
  • Griffin Colapinto finished as the runner-up in the men's final.
  • Griffin Colapinto moved into the Top-10 world rankings following this finish.
  • Erin Brooks became the youngest winner in the history of the Tahiti Pro event.

Who's Mentioned

personSeth Moniz“Winner of the 2026 Outerknown Tahiti Pro”personGriffin Colapinto“Runner-up in the Tahiti Pro and Top-10 ranked surfer”locationSan Clemente“Home location of Griffin Colapinto”personErin Brooks“Youngest winner in the event's history”