Julian Wilson wins Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure

Julian Wilson proved to be the form surfer of the day, claiming victory at the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Grade-4 Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure presented by Jack's Surfboards, in improved two-to-three foot peaky conditions over Stuart Kennedy (Lennox Head AUS), Chris Salisbury (Newport, AUS) and Andrew Doheny (Newport Beach, CA).

Wilson wasted no time in the final, acquiring two solid scores in the opening minutes to put his fellow finalists on the ropes. His performance topped off a flawless run of competition, which saw him win every heat he surfed in from Round 1.

"This win feels really good," Wilson said. "I've never had a good result here, and I thought if I came here and did this event it would be good experience for the US Open, and it's worked out well that I came here early. I'm pumped for the US Open, and I can't wait for it."

Wilson was a standout throughout the event's entirety, winning a total of seven heats over the stack of international talent. The young Australian posted the event's highest total heat score of a near perfect 18.35 out of possible 20 points in his Quarterfinal heat against current ASP North American Pro Junior Series ratings leader Cory Arrambide (Ventura, CA),

Hawaiian standout Kai Barger (Haiku, HI) and San Diegan Brent Reilly

(Carlsbad, CA).

"The waves have gotten a lot better," Wilson said. "I think there's still a bit of tide on it, but it's really clean, and there are more fun peaks, and not so many closeouts, and it's not too hard to get a score out here today."