Current season, competition or edition: Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2019 | |
| Sport | Surfing |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Most recent champion(s) |  Italo Ferreira (BRA) |
| Most titles |  Kelly Slater (USA)(6) |
| Official website | |
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