Eight-time world champion, Stephanie Gilmore, won the Gold Coast Pro at Snapper Rocks in California in 2026, marking her comeback at the event. She held off Brazil's Luana Silva, who had been celebrating her return to the world tour with a photo of herself with Gilmore. Gilmore had been off for two years to focus on free surfing and other projects. Ethan Ewing won the men's event, making it an Australian double. The Gold Coast pro at Snappers Rocks was held at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California, U.S., where Gilmore had already won six times.