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TIME TO FLY! THE POZO FORECAST PLUS EXTRA NEWS!

Windsurf have checked in with some of the top pros, plus the PWA head judge Pick Escribano for their take on the all-important forecast for Pozo… and the verdict is in: it’s looking mental. With conditions set to deliver, the 2025 Pozo showdown could be one for the history books. Buckle up… this is going to be massive. 

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MARINO GIL

“Looks like it’s going to be a pretty solid start of the event… windy all day long and good waves! This is the first proper summer swell, so it’s going to be pretty clean all around and wind for 3.3m to 4.0m for the heavier guys! As the days draw closer the forecast keeps on building and getting stronger, so we are going to have a proper Pozo event!”

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DAIDA MORENO

“One year off was good for me. I needed to disconnect and see everything with perspective. I was mentally burnt out. I have been working with my psychologist for this part of me and we decided to enter the competition and try to enjoy the process. I am already 47 years old and have nothing to prove anymore.

I love windsurfing too much and I feel like this, I can support Anfi and Bruch who are the only two sponsors who really believed in me. I have zero expectations actually, just go out and have fun! I am not aiming for any world tittle, I am just going to compete Pozo and Tenerife.

Forecast looks amazing, bigger waves equals bigger fun! It’s going to be epic and I am really looking forward to enjoy sailing at my home spot. Hopefully full double elimination will be sorted Saturday, Sunday and Monday. But it also looks epic for the rest of the fleet the following weekend. Pozo is on fire!”

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PICK ESCRIBANO (Head Judge)

“The first two days looks amazing. That’s why we moved registration to Friday. We don’t want to lose any time. We try to set up the judges tower as soon as possible and then try to start competing around 10:00. The only problem is the tide…. high tide is at 10:15, so normally in Pozo it can be flat at that time, but with the forecast that we have, I think it could be good quite soon after that! Let’s hope Pozo 2025 starts with a great show!”

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VICTOR FERNANDEZ

“This is a great forecast, waves are building with the strong winds and the wave period is 9/10 seconds, which is ideal for Pozo. I think we are going to have three good days of waves, wind will be super strong as well. I look forward to the start of the competition.”

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DIETER VAN DER EYKEN

“Forecast is looking pretty solid, windy and wavy although more northerly meaning it will really come in sets. I personally think especially on the lower tide (which we will have in the afternoons).

I expect Saturday to be 3.3m weather with Sunday bit less and Monday also again a bit less (4.0 / 4.2) but with good waves on all 3 days which means we could get most competition done.

With registration moved forward to Friday already it will be an early and exiting start on Saturday similar to 2015 where we managed to complete a full single and double in 2 days with a similar forecast.

Then a few days of rest before another good forecast is lining up over the weekend! With other words plenty of action coming up at the ‘Home of the Wind!’”

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ROBBY SWIFT

On paper it looks like the best forecast we have seen for Pozo for about ten years. Hope it comes true!  Should be proper waves and nice 3.3m-3.7m weather!

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LINA ERPENSTEIN

We can also confirm that Lina Erpenstein is officially out of Pozo but hopes to be back for Tenerife! We wish her a speedy recovery!

The PWA sent out the news as follows:

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JULIAN SALMONN

And what about last year’s runner up Julian Salmonn. Last he heard he is still ripping up the waves in Chile, South America after an extended stay in Maui. That is not a bad thing of course, each to their own but it seems a bit odd he is not competing in Pozo…surely he will be on the starting grid in Tenerife?? We will do some digging and let you know what his reasons are!!

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PWA CEO RESIGNS

Hot off the press…the PWA just announced the CEO’s resignation! To be fair, he lasted longer than most interns at Windsurf Towers… though that’s not saying much. Meanwhile, our dedicated crew continues to work tirelessly and are headed to Pozo as we speak! Will they survive…That is another question. Here is the official PWA statement on the CEO resignation!

The PWA Management Board announces that, with deep regret, we have accepted the resignation of our CEO, Alberto Zschiesche.

Alberto has made the difficult decision to step down from his role due to increasing demands in his professional commitments outside the PWA. His contribution during his time with us has been greatly appreciated, and we would like to thank him for his dedication, energy, and leadership during this important phase for the organization. As a passionate windsurfer, Alberto intends to remain involved, offering his assistance from a non-executive position.

Over the last months, we have established the initial foundation for the PWA’s future strategy. A fundamental part of this process has involved launching strategies and initiatives to attract new revenue streams. To drive these initiatives forward, Willy Losa joined us as Sales & Marketing Manager, and he will ensure continuity in this vital area of work.

While this transition presents challenges, it also gives us the opportunity to assess the structure of the PWA leadership moving forward. The Management Board will take the necessary time to evaluate how best to shape the organization for the future.

In the meantime, our focus remains firmly on the exciting summer season ahead, with the upcoming Canary Islands events promising a busy and action-packed few months for the PWA and the global windsurfing community.

We wish Alberto all the best in his endeavours.

The PWA

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Check out PWA website for all the updates and press releases during the event!

PWA WORLD WINDSURFING TOUR: Home

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You can read our Pozo predictions article here:

Windsurf MagazineARE YOU READY FOR IT? POZO 2025 BUILD-UP & PREDICTIONS!

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Some bonus Philip Koester videos to get you in the mood for the Canary Islands!