Asian Surf Performance Academy (ASPA)

Sunday, 28 September 2025, Pererenan, Bali –
Finals Day at the Bintang Liga Surfing Indonesia 2025 presented by Earth Island brought the swell drop everyone was waiting for, delivering clean morning conditions at Pererenan River Mouth. Competition began at 9:00 AM on a single bank with the good tide, and by the end of the day all divisions had crowned their champions in front of a loud and supportive crowd.

Masters Division

Master Made Nuada Tim Hain ASC — Master Made Nuada by Tim Hain Asian Surf Co

The morning started with the Masters Semifinals, featuring some of Indonesia’s best veteran competitors exchanging wave after wave. The local crowd erupted when Made Aru (I Made Nuada) used his deep knowledge of the break and relaxed, stylish approach to secure the victory. The hometown win also marked the first-ever Liga Surfing Indonesia national title for Pererenan Surf Club (PSC).

Junior Women’s Shortboard

Jasmine Studer by Tim Hein Asian Surf Co — Jasmine Studer by Tim Hain Asian Surf Co

Challenging afternoon winds made conditions tricky, but Jasmine Studer (Legian Boardriders Club) rose above the rest with powerful backside surfing. Delivering standout performances in both her Semifinal and the Final, she earned a well-deserved national title.

Junior Men’s Shortboard

Dylan Wilcoxen by Tim Hein Asian Surf Co — Dylan Wilcoxen by Tim Hain Asian Surf Co

The Juniors put on an aerial showcase all day long, with multiple heats filled with innovative maneuvers and tight scores. The Final came down to a thrilling exchange between Natan Johannes and Dylan Wilcoxen, with Wilcoxen eventually edging ahead to take the crown.

Under 10 Division

Sang Bagus Nyoman by Tim Hein Asian Surf Co — Sang Bagus Nyoman by Tim Hain Asian Surf Co

The youngest competitors proved fearless, tackling overhead waves with determination. Charlie Kirkwood posted one of the highest scores of the round in the Semifinals with a sharp backside combo, but in the Final it was Sang Bagus (Halfway Kuta Boardriders) whose fast and powerful forehand surfing earned him the victory in an exciting back-and-forth battle.

Longboard Divisions

Dhany Widianto by Tim Hein Asian Surf Co — Dhany Widianto by Tim Hain Asian Surf Co

Dhea Natasya by Tim Hein Asian Surf Co — Dhea Natasya by Tim Hain Asian Surf Co

Though Pererenan’s river mouth isn’t known as a longboard wave, the athletes impressed with stylish nose rides and critical turns. In the end, the brother-sister duo of Dhany Widianto and Dhea Natasha (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)dominated their respective divisions, showcasing their trademark elegance and flow.

Open Women’s Shortboard

Kailani Johnson by Tim Hein Asian Surf Co — Kailani Johnson by Tim Hain Asian Surf Co

In dropping afternoon tide and tricky conditions, Kailani Johnson (Legian Boardriders Club) stayed consistent and composed. Her sharp surfing throughout the week paid off as she claimed the Open Women’s LSI Championship.

Open Men’s Shortboard

Ketut Agus Chair by Tim Hein Asian Surf Co — Ketut Agus Chair by Tim Hain Asian Surf Co

The final division of the day was nothing short of spectacular. The Open Men’s Shortboard Final featured explosive airs and high-risk maneuvers from start to finish, but it was Ketut Agus (Halfway Kuta Boardriders) who stole the show. With lightning-fast, powerful surfing, Agus left both the crowd and judges speechless, securing the ultimate victory and adding another major title to his name.

Winners – Bintang Liga Surfing Indonesia 2025

Liga Surfing Indonesia (LSI) Winners by Tim Hein Asian Surf Co — Liga Surfing Indonesia (LSI) Winners by Tim Hain Asian Surf Co

Open Men’s Shortboard: Ketut Agus (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)
Open Women’s Shortboard: Kailani Johnson (Legian Boardriders Club)
Open Men’s Longboard: Dhany Widianto (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)
Open Women’s Longboard: Dhea Natasha (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)
Masters Division: Made Aru (Pererenan Surf Club)
Junior Men’s Shortboard: Dylan Wilcoxen
Junior Women’s Shortboard: Jasmine Studer (Legian Boardriders Club)
Under 10 Division: Sang Bagus (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)

Closing Notes

With champions crowned across all divisions, the Bintang Liga Surfing Indonesia 2025 presented by Earth Island closed another historic chapter of Indonesia’s premier national surf series. Clean surf, fierce competition, and passionate crowds at Pererenan confirmed once again why the Liga Surfing Indonesia Grand Final is the pinnacle of Indonesian competitive surfing.

Fans can re-watch the Finals Day action on the Liga Surfing Indonesia YouTube channel and catch highlights on Instagram @ligasurfingindonesia.

About the Asian Surf Co:

The Asian Surf Cooperative is a professional surfing organization with more than 20 years of experience in organizing, managing and supporting surfing events around the Asian region, from local boardriders club competitions to World Surf League World Championship Tour events.

The Asian Surf Co’s mission is to grow the sport of surfing in the Asian region by offering reliable and consistent resources and assistance to both small and large organizations as they work to progress the sport and their surfing athletes, including consulting and management, live computer scoring, certified judges and professional staffing, event media packages, athlete management, and site surveys, as well as ISA surf instructor and judging/officiating programs.

Learn more about us: @asiansurfco @ligasurfingindonesia and @grom.patrol