Best WSL Fantasy Surfer Picks Rio

The Vivo Rio Pro is charging in like a keyboard warrior on a rage bender after their favourite surfer got robbed at Trestles. Watch out WSL. Brazil’s punchy beach breaks are ready to throw muffins too. We’re talking waves that can dribble at 2ft or spit heaving 6ft pits, making it a crapshoot to predict. Still it’s a dream for high-flying, hi-fi surfing. The Brazilian crowd? Straight-up feral. Their patriotic roars will have every local surfer’s adrenaline pumping like an intravenous Red Bull.

With that home-crowd juice and shifty conditions, here’s how to stack your fantasy team for glory at Saquarema. These are your best WSL Fantasy Surfer Picks Rio.

Caitlin Simmers:

The Queen of Rio, Caity has cha cha cha’ed to victory the last two years running. Her rail game slices through these beach breaks like a hot knife through manteiga. She’s got the clutch factor to handle the crowd’s intensity and the wave’s unpredictability. Lock her in and watch her dominate.

Bettylou Sakura Johnson:

Fresh off her Trestles win, Betty Lou’s on a tear. As a Tier B pick, she’s a steal—her compact, explosive style is tailor-made for punchy waves. BLSJ’s recent form shows she’s peaking at the right time too. Get her while she’s hotter than a Saquarema insanity pepper.

Erin Brooks:

Alright, so the rookie phenom has underperformed expectations so far. Now is where she buckles down and makes her last-gasp run at the final 5 (capped by a win at Teahupo’o. You heard it here first!). Her fearless approach thrives in chaotic conditions. Lower-tier, high-reward—take the gamble. Much more fun than going for the statistically obvious pick in Caroline Marks.

Arena Rodriguez:

Tempted by a wildcard? Skip Arena. She’s got potential, but Tatiana Weston-Webb’s the better shake-up pick if you’re chasing that joker magic. Arena struggles with consistency in high-pressure settings like Rio. Save your points for a surfer with more Saquarema savvy.

Italo Ferreira:

Last year’s champ is itching to reclaim his crown. Despite some bad luck with lower seeds out-surfing themselves lately, Italo’s form is fuego. His aerial arsenal is perfect for Rio’s punchy ramps. Expect him to launch into the stratosphere and throw some absolutely ridiculous claims in the process. Hang up the phone? Basketball throw? The Lawnmower? Let’s have some fun.

Filipe Toledo:

Three-time Rio Pro winner and still chilling in Tier B? That’s a fantasy gift wrapped in a bow. Filipe’s surgical precision and local knowledge make him a sneaky power play. He thrives under the home crowd’s energy. Don’t overthink this one. Get him in. He’ll be fired up after his bad beat and Trestles, with lion claws out and crack-fox eyes glaring.

Marco Mignot:

This dude’s a wizard with wild airs, and Rio’s often a one-maneuver-wins break. Marco can pull absolute bangers out of nowhere, making him a spicy low-tier pick to outperform expectations. His knack for finding the right wave is underrated. Keep an eye on this guy stealing scores off of higher seeds.

Miguel Pupo:

Home-crowd Brazilian? Sure, but Miggy’s not your guy here. His brother Sammy actually vibes better with Saquarema’s quirks. Wish he was in the draw with his dirty mustache and clean smile. Miguel’s style doesn’t quite gel with these shifty beach breaks. Save him for Teahupo’o’s heavy tubes—he’ll thank you later.

To sum up, Rio’s a beast—unpredictable waves, a crowd that’s more intimidating than a cage of rabid parakeets, and a draw packed with patriots ready to fly. Stack your team with proven winners like Caity, Italo, and Filipe, sprinkle in some dark horses like Erin and Marco, and you’ll be racking up points while the Brazilian flags wave.

Stay sharp, surfer nerds, and make sure you lock in your teams. Scores start from heat one now, remember!

And for anyone questioning our talents, here’s Lincoln perfect team below…