About Luke Slijpen
Hailing from Llandudno, Cape Town, Luke Slijpen has carved out a name for himself with an exceptional junior career and a stylish approach to surfing. As the 2023/24 WSL Africa QS champion, Luke's consistency and competitive edge have set him apart. His 2024 victory at the prestigious SA Open of Surfing further cemented his status as one of South Africa’s top talents. Known for his fluid style and explosive aerial game, Luke is a dynamic competitor, poised for even greater success on the international stage.
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Event results
Name | Place | Points | Defeated By |
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Cape Town Surf Pro | 9th | 350 | Jordy Maree |
SA Open of Surfing | 1st | 1,000 | None |
eThekwini Surf Pro | 2nd | 800 | Luke Thompson |
Ballito Open presented by Flojos | 9th | 350 | Shion Crawford |
Career stats
Year | Rank | Points | Events | Heats | Max heat score | Best result |
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2024/2025 | 2 | 1,150 | 2 | 7 | 9.66 | 2nd |
2023/2024 | 1 | 1,350 | 2 | 6 | 15.10 | 1st |
2022/2023 | 14 | 475 | 1 | 2 | 8.70 | 13th |
2021/2022 | 14 | 1,950 | 3 | 7 | 13.25 | 4th |
2020 | 311 | 375 | 1 | 3 | 12.67 | 25th |
2019 | 249 | 1,855 | 7 | 18 | 12.50 | 2nd |
2018 | 381 | 1,045 | 5 | 9 | 9.65 | 13th |
2017 | 479 | 620 | 5 | 7 | 8.50 | 17th |
2016 | 687 | 200 | 1 | 2 | 10.33 | 17th |
Luke Slijpen
South Africa
Luke Slijpen
South Africa
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StanceRegular
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First season2016 Men's QS
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Age23 Mar 18, 2001
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Height5 ft, 8 in 171 cm
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Weight141 lbs 64 kg
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HometownLlandudno, Cape Town