Red Herring Pro-Am 2025

The Red Herring Pro-Am returned for its third year, bringing with it bigger waves, tougher competition, and moments that will be talked about for years to come. Over 70 surfers took to the lineup across January 25, 26, and 27, with 21 interstate competitors making the trip south to battle it out in some of Tasmania’s best waves.

For the second year in a row, the mainlanders made it a clean sweep across all four divisions, proving their dominance in Tasmanian waters. Among the high stakes and heavy sets, one name stood out— Oscar Salt.

The Saltwater Wine Ambassador wasn’t just here to compete; he was here to defend his title. And defend it he did, going back-to-back to take out the Open Men’s division once again. His flawless execution and undeniable consistency proved why he’s still the one to beat.

The Red Herring Pro-Am returned for its third year, bringing with it bigger waves, tougher competition, and moments that will be talked about for years to come. Over 70 surfers took to the lineup across January 25, 26, and 27, with 21 interstate competitors making the trip south to battle it out in some of Tasmania’s best waves.

For the second year in a row, the mainlanders made it a clean sweep across all four divisions, proving their dominance in Tasmanian waters. Among the high stakes and heavy sets, one name stood out— Oscar Salt.

The Saltwater Wine Ambassador wasn’t just here to compete; he was here to defend his title. And defend it he did, going back-to-back to take out the Open Men’s division once again. His flawless execution and undeniable consistency proved why he’s still the one to beat.

Red Herring Pro-Am Junior Boys Champion Taj Air

Red Herring Pro-Am Open Womens & Junior Girls Champion - Sophie Wilkinson

Red Herring Pro-Am 2025 Open Mens Champion

In a repeat of last year's Men's Final, Oscar Salt put Taj Air in a combination situation with a solid heat total of 15.50 points (wave scores of 8.5 points and 7 points) that the young New South Welshman couldn't reach (6.13 point total).

Air won his first Under 18 Boys Title just two heats earlier, overcoming locals Cowan Duncan, Marvin Freeman and Murray Bamberry from interstate who all put on a show for the crowd on Goats Beach.

Peninsula Boardriders Club young gun Sophie Wilkinson made it a clean sweep today at the 2025 Red Herring Surf Pro-Am presented by Rip Curl at 'Rebounds', South Goats Beach when she won both the Under 18's Girls and Open Women's Titles under a blazing sun , in clean but small conditions.

In the Under 18 Girls Final she came up against rapidly improving Tasmanians Ava Carlton and Jessica Gardner, along with Leyla Blue from New South Wales. Wilkinson posting a 10.83 point heat total, ahead of Carlton in second with a 5.33 point heat total.

In the Open Women's Final the young Victorian produced two solid scores in the first ten minutes to pile the pressure on NSW's Leila Salt.

In a repeat of last year's Men's Final, Oscar Salt put Taj Air in a combination situation with a solid heat total of 15.50 points (wave scores of 8.5 points and 7 points) that the young New South Welshman couldn't reach (6.13 point total).

Air won his first Under 18 Boys Title just two heats earlier, overcoming locals Cowan Duncan, Marvin Freeman and Murray Bamberry from interstate who all put on a show for the crowd on Goats Beach.

Peninsula Boardriders Club young gun Sophie Wilkinson made it a clean sweep today at the 2025 Red Herring Surf Pro-Am presented by Rip Curl at 'Rebounds', South Goats Beach when she won both the Under 18's Girls and Open Women's Titles under a blazing sun , in clean but small conditions.

In the Under 18 Girls Final she came up against rapidly improving Tasmanians Ava Carlton and Jessica Gardner, along with Leyla Blue from New South Wales. Wilkinson posting a 10.83 point heat total, ahead of Carlton in second with a 5.33 point heat total.

In the Open Women's Final the young Victorian produced two solid scores in the first ten minutes to pile the pressure on NSW's Leila Salt.

2025 Red Herring Pro-Am Junior Girls Finalists

Seuren Sisters Sonya & Sarah at the Red Herring 2025 Pro-Am

Red Herring Pro-Am 2025 Junior Boys Finalists

But if there was one moment that stole the show, it was Jerry Kelly’s wild ride—both in and out of the water. Mid-heat, the Victorian surfer suffered every competitor’s nightmare: a snapped board. With time slipping away, he sprinted from the beach, jumped in his car, and gunned it back to Red Herring Hobart. There, he grabbed a Straight Up model off the rack, rushed back to the comp site, and made it with just five minutes to spare.

The odds were stacked against him, but Jerry wasn’t done yet. He paddled out, locked into a set wave, and scored the highest wave of the entire event. If there’s a more legendary way to bounce back, we haven’t seen it.

As the sun set on another incredible Red Herring Pro-Am, the feeling was clear—this event is only getting bigger and better. From rising stars to seasoned pros, the level of talent continues to push the limits of what’s possible.

We can’t wait to see what next year brings as the competition continues to grow, the rivalries intensify, and new legends are made in 2026.

But if there was one moment that stole the show, it was Jerry Kelly’s wild ride—both in and out of the water. Mid-heat, the Victorian surfer suffered every competitor’s nightmare: a snapped board. With time slipping away, he sprinted from the beach, jumped in his car, and gunned it back to Red Herring Hobart. There, he grabbed a Straight Up model off the rack, rushed back to the comp site, and made it with just five minutes to spare.

The odds were stacked against him, but Jerry wasn’t done yet. He paddled out, locked into a set wave, and scored the highest wave of the entire event. If there’s a more legendary way to bounce back, we haven’t seen it.

As the sun set on another incredible Red Herring Pro-Am, the feeling was clear—this event is only getting bigger and better. From rising stars to seasoned pros, the level of talent continues to push the limits of what’s possible.

We can’t wait to see what next year brings as the competition continues to grow, the rivalries intensify, and new legends are made in 2026.