Filipe Toledo: Surfer Profile, Career Wins and Stats
Meet Filipe Toledo, the Brazilian aerial specialist known for redefining J-Bay. Career milestones, event wins, board specs and sponsors in one profile.
In this article, you'll learn
- Who Filipe Toledo is and what makes his aerial surfing distinctive
- What event wins define his championship tour career
- Why his J-Bay performances redefined that point break
- Which sponsors and board setup he currently rides
Filipe Toledo is a Brazilian professional surfer known for his high-speed aerial surfing, ranked #3 on the Men's Championship Tour in 2021 with 14 heat wins and event victories including two Corona Open J-Bay titles.
The next best Brazilian surfer to Medina, Toledo has an incredible talent of surfing in the air at full speed, coupled with inordinate amounts of confidence.
Filipe's performance at JBay over the last two years have totally redefined how that perfect point break should be surfed, eclipsing even Jordy Smith’s previous performances.
Toledo has a minor weakness in his big wave experience, but this comes with time and before you know it he will be charging with the best.
Background
| Place of Birth | Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Hometown | Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Year of Birth | April 16, 1995 |
| Weight | 154 lbs (70 kg) |
| Height | 5 ft, 9 in (175 cm) |
| Stance | Regular |
| First Season | 2009 Men's QS |
Milestones
- #3 Men's CT 2021
- 14 Heat wins
- 12.24 Avg. heat score
- 2013 Rookie year
Events Wins
Men's Championship Tour
| 2021 | Boost Mobile Margaret River Pro presented by Corona - 1st place 10,000 points |
| 2019 | Oi Rio Pro - 1st place 10,000 points |
| 2018 | Oi Rio Pro - 1st place 10,000 points Corona Open J-Bay - 1st place 10,000 points |
| 2017 | Corona Open J-Bay - 1st place 10,000 points Hurley Pro at Trestles - 1st place 10,000 points |
| 2015 | Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast - 1st place 10,000 points Oi Rio Pro - 1st place 10,000 points Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal - 1st place 10,000 points |
Men's Qualifying Series
| 2017 | Hawaiian Pro - 1st place 10,000 points |
| 2016 | Vans US Open of Surfing (QS) - 1st place 10,000 points |
| 2015 | Oakley Lowers Pro - 1st place 10,000 points |
| 2014 | Vans US Open of Surfing - 1st place 6,500 points O'Neill SP Prime - 1st place 6,500 points |
| 2012 | Sooruz Lacanau Pro - 1st place 2,000 points |
Men's Junior Tour
| 2011 | US Open Junior Pro - 1st place 1,000 points Billabong Surf Eco Festival - 1st place 750 points |
Backhistory
- In 2014, after also competing in some events on the Qualifying Series (WQS), Toledo became the WQS champion.
- In 2015, Toledo had the best year of professional career on the WSL World Championship Tour, managing to grab his first 3 WCT event wins, getting at least one perfect 10 in each final he competed in. Toledo was also the surfer with most WCT event wins of the year. He went on to finish the 2015 season in 4th place.
Sponsors
Filipe Toledo is sponsored by Hurley, Monster Energy, Sharp Eye Surfboards, Oakley, Jeep, Nike, GoPro, FuWax, Stance, Oi, FCS
Surfboard
| Shaper | Marcio Zouvi, Sharp Eye Surfboards |
| Model | Holy Toledo |
| Dimensions | 5'8" x 18.25" x 2.25" |
| Tail | Squash |
| Volume | 23.5 liters |
News, Articles and Interviews
- Filipe Toledo Proved In Newcastle He's Still A Contender
- Filipe Toledo and Coco Ho win Rumble At The Ranch
Quotes by Filipe Toledo
That's it, this is what we're talking about you know, this is Brazil, that's our energy, that's our feeling you know it's emotional you know.
Filipe Toledo
Other Activities and Interests
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He goes to church every now and then.
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Filipe Toledo's hobby is soccer.
Interesting Facts
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Filipes Toledo's favorite spot is Jeffreys Bay (J-Bay) in South Africa.
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Filipe Toledo's favorite surfer is Mick Fanning.
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Filipe Toledo is a Christian.
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Filipe Toledo is incredibly popular on social media with more than 950,000 dedicated followers on Instagram alone.
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Filipe Toledo is known as the "Brazilian Storm"
Social Media
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Filipe Toledo from?
- He was born in Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil, on April 16, 1995, and still calls it his hometown.
- What is Filipe Toledo known for as a surfer?
- He's known for his aerial surfing at full speed and for his standout performances at J-Bay, which redefined how that point break is ridden.
- What surfboard does Filipe Toledo ride?
- He rides the 'Holy Toledo' model shaped by Marcio Zouvi at Sharp Eye Surfboards, at 5'8" x 18.25" x 2.25" and 23.5 liters.
- Who sponsors Filipe Toledo?
- His sponsors include Hurley, Monster Energy, Sharp Eye Surfboards, Oakley, Jeep, Nike, GoPro, FuWax, Stance, Oi and FCS.