Portuguese Maria Salgado finished second in the Xacobeo Norte Surf Fest final held in Leça da Palmeira. The national athlete lost to Australian Ellie Harrison in a closely contested match, with the opponent scoring 14.07 points against Salgado's 13.17.
Despite the final loss, Maria Salgado achieved a significant milestone by taking the lead of the WSL (World Surf League) European ranking. This result solidifies the Portuguese surfer's position among the best in Europe.
The Xacobeo Norte Surf Fest is a competition part of the European surf circuit, bringing together athletes from different countries at one of the most traditional Portuguese beaches for the sport.




