Caitlin Simmers shares wave with underwater "locals."

Caitlin Simmers didn’t win the recent Western Australia Margaret River Pro, but the 2024 World Surf League champion did to surf circles around a couple of dolphins.

The accompanying footage, courtesy of the WSL, shows Simmers ripping a large wave in slow motion while at least two "locals" appear in the face. Or, as the announcer exclaims: “Look at this! Amazing scenes as Caity Simmers just flies over the top of that dolphin… And they’re loving sharing a wave with the world champ!”

The dolphins might have actually breached the wave face had it not been so beautifully occupied.

Simmers, of Oceanside, Ca., finished second to Hawaii’s Gabriela Bryan in the event, and is currently second to Bryan in the 2025 WSL standings.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: 'Amazing scenes' as world-champion surfer shares wave with dolphins

Reporting by Pete Thomas, For The Win / For The Win

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