The Return of a Big-Wave
Event at Todos Santos

A Showdown to Crown the Heavywater Champions of Todos Santos

Thriller at Killers marks the triumphant return of big-wave competition to Todos Santos island, offering a stage for the world’s most fearless surfers to demonstrate their extraordinary courage and skill. This is not just a competition — it’s a celebration of the spirit of surfing, providing a platform for these modern gladiators to etch their name in history.

2024 Live Event Invitees

Men
Andres Flores
Axel Sandoval
Cody Purcell
Eric Nicholson
Quetzal Estrada
Jake Fishman
Jamie Mitchell
Jojo Roper
Nathan Florence
Nic Lamb
Rodger Eales
Wilem Banks
Women
Bianca Valenti
Delia Bense-Kang
Skylar Lickle
Isabelle Leonhardt
Katie McConnell
Paige Alms

2023/24 Digital Event

01. Digital Submissions

Any clip from Todos Santos captured during the 2023/24 winter season is eligible. So watch those swell charts and be ready to stack clips.

02. Winners Crowned
A panel of judges will determine the Top 4 Men and Top 2 Women, all of which will be invited to the 2025 live event.
03. Live Event

The Thriller at Killers live event will compete during a window of January 01, 2025 to Feb 28, 2025.

2025 Live Event Format

Men

Top 4 from the 2024 Live Event

Top 4 Qualifiers from the 2023/24 Video Submissions

4 Wildcards 

Women

Top 2 from the 2024 Live Event

Top 2 from the 2023/24 Video Submissions

2 Wildcards

A Wave Worthy
of Its Name

Located off the uninhabited island of Todos Santos near Ensenada, Baja California, Killers is an oceanic monster that serves up some of the biggest waves along the entire West Coast.

First discovered in the early 1960s by the Windandsea crew, it sits along a massive underwater canyon that turns long-period groundswell (285º NW is the magic number) into a death-defying drop and barrel section.

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The digital submission window for the 2023/24 season is until March 15, 2024.

The invitational live event window is from January 1 – February 29, 2024
The digital submission contest is open to any big-wave surfer that feels comfortable and capable in the heavy conditions.

The live event is invitation only.
For the digital submission contest, each surfer will submit a clip or photo of their best big wave. These clips will be judged by a panel of big-wave experts.

For the invitational live event, there will be a panel of three judges.
For the live event, there is a total prize purse of $40,000 USD. For the digital event, the top 4 will receive an invite to the next year’s event.

The waves will be judged on size, takeoff, and completion.

There will be a judging panel chaired by Gary Linden.