Adams lands historic win, flawless Fraser in top form

Margaret River roared with excitement as the 2025 West Coast Suspensions WA Surf Masters Championships wrapped up in spectacular fashion.

Wet, wild and windy weather made way for glassy perfection, with eleven state champions emerging victorious in pumping surf at Gas Bay over three days of competition.

From seasoned veterans to rising stars, the competition was fierce, and the performances nothing short of world-class.

Day one greeted competitors with challenging, raw and powerful surf, testing their ability to navigate shifting peaks and heavy walls of water. Swell and wind peaked on day two, with an unruly ocean and gusty winds making the going tough.

Finals day delivered flawless waves that allowed surfers to truly showcase their skills, with explosive turns, deep barrels, and dramatic finals on offer.

No one seized their opportunities better than Okie Fraser (Margaret River), the current Under-18 Boys state champion, continued his devastating form in 2025, stealing the show in the Open Men’s final.

Fraser combined precision and flair, posting a near perfect 9.38, on his opening wave of the final for a deep and technical tube ride. Fraser then backed it up with 5.70, finishing on a combined total of 15.08.

Fraser’s triumph not only earned him his first Open Men’s state title, but also a golden ticket to the Think Mental Health WA Trials, where he’ll surf for a wildcard into the World Surf League Margaret River Pro in May.

Ruby Berry (Margaret River), brought the heat and unleashed her powerful backhand attack to claim victory in the Open Women’s final, with a combined total of 15.91, that included an 8.33 and 7.58.

Berry who is the reigning Under-18 Girls state champion, showed all the signs of future stardom, with committed turns and great wave selection the trademarks of her performance.

Berry will also line up run the Think Mental Health WA Trials, where she finished second behind Bronte Macaulay (Gracetown), in 2024.

Maverick Wilson (Dunsborough), lit up the Pro Junior final, taking the win ahead of some of WA’s most exciting young surfers.

Shae Sheridan (Dunsborough), won the Over-30 Women’s division, with local board shaper Zak Ogram (Dunsborough), the best of the Over-30 Men.

Belinda Adams (Busselton), created history by winning the first ever Over-40 Women’s state title.

South-West stalwarts Andrew Sheridan (Margaret River), and Warren Boyes (Dunsborough), defended their state titles in the Over-40 Men’s and Over-50 Men’s respectively.

Mark Clift (Trigg), claimed a rare double-title victory, winning both the Over-55 and Over-60 Men’s divisions, and Brent Moss (Esperance), proved age is no barrier with victory in the Over-65 Men division.

Okie Fraser (Margaret River), claimed the West Coast Suspensions Wave of the Weekend, for the highest score of the event, a 9.40, in his Open Men’s semi final.

Ash Farrow (Dunsborough), was awarded a $500 Hello World Travel Dunsborough voucher for his performances in the Over-30 and Over-40 Men’s.

Farrow suffered a hideous wipeout at Gas Bay last year and left the event in an ambulance. His comeback was nothing short of inspiring, with some amazing tube rides and blistering manoeuvres highlighting his performance.