Career Victories
| WCT Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Margaret River Pro | Margaret River, Western Australia |  Australia |
| Gabriela Bryan | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 9 April 2002 Kilauea, Hawaii, United States |
| Residence | Kilauea, Hawaii, United States |
| Surfing career | |
| Best year | 9th – 2022 and 2023 |
| Major achievements |
|
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular |
Gabriela Bryan (born 9 April 2002) is an American professional surfer. She compete in the elite (top 16) of the World Surf League. [1] She was born in Kilauea, Hawaii on 9 April 2002. [2] [3]
In 2022, Bryan qualified to compete on the WSL Championship Tour. She achieved runner-up in one event and two third places, and was named Rookie of the Year. [4]
In 2024, she won her first event in Margaret River, Australia. [5]
| WCT Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Margaret River Pro | Margaret River, Western Australia | Australia |
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