Dakhla Set for Title Showdown

The GWA Wingfoil World Tour heads to Dakhla, Morocco, from October 6–11, 2026, where the men’s and women’s Wingfoil Wave World Champions will be crowned at the famous Oum Lamboiur break.

Unlike a traditional multi-stop tour, the 2026 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Championship will be decided at a single event. That means there is little room for mistakes: every heat counts as the world’s best Wingfoil Wave riders battle for the titles in one of the sport’s most iconic wave locations.

Cash Berzolla Defends His Wave World Title

In the men’s field, Cash Berzolla arrives in Morocco as defending world champion after taking the title in Cape Verde last season. The Maui-based American is regarded as one of the strongest pure wave riders in Wingfoiling and already has experience competing in Dakhla.

His competition will be strong. Malo Guénolé of France and Canada’s Finn Spencer are among the riders expected to challenge at the front, while former world champion Wesley Brito of Cape Verde returns looking to reclaim the title he won in 2024.

South Africa’s Nathan van Vuuren, France’s Axel Gerard and Americans Liam Coralle and Marley Franco add further depth to a men’s field that reflects the rapid progression of Wingfoil Wave riding.

Nia Suardiaz Chases Another World Championship

The women’s competition will be headed by defending champion Nia Suardiaz. The Spaniard has become one of the dominant athletes of modern Wingfoiling, collecting world titles across several disciplines.

She will face several experienced Wave competitors, including former world champion Elena Moreno, Dutch rider Bowien van der Linden and France’s Eulalie Thébault.

One of the most interesting additions to the field will be Germany’s Marie Schlittenbauer. The 2025 Surf-Freestyle world champion will make her GWA Wave debut in Dakhla, bringing another world champion into the fight.

France will also be represented by Milla Danguy, Charlotte Carpentier and Orane Ceris, while Spain’s Mar de Arce and Julia Castro underline the growing depth of the women’s field.

Dakhla: A Natural Arena for Wingfoil Wave

Dakhla has become one of the signature locations for international Wingfoil competition. Sitting on the edge of the Sahara Desert, Oum Lamboiur produces long right-hand waves as north-westerly swells wrap around the point.

The wave can offer long walls as well as more powerful hollow sections, providing riders with plenty of opportunity for turns, aerials and creative use of the foil.

Wind is another major part of the Dakhla equation. The region is famous for consistent northerly breezes, with winds frequently reaching 20 to 30 knots.

Everything on the Line in Morocco

With the entire 2026 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Championship coming down to one competition, the Dakhla event should provide plenty of drama. There is no long season to recover from a bad result or an early elimination.

For Cash Berzolla and Nia Suardiaz, the goal is to successfully defend their world titles. For the challengers, Dakhla represents one opportunity to take the crown.