Leah Lepront continues to make waves
The achievements give South African surfing plenty to celebrate.
Surfing South Africa is celebrating the 2026 South African Surf Tour champions and has announced the 2027 national junior squad, recognising outstanding achievements and an exciting generation of South African surfing talent.
This includes Scottburgh’s Leah Lepront who celebrated an equally impressive achievement, securing both the U18 and U16 girls titles.
The young surfer began her campaign with victory in the U16 girls division at the O’Neill Cold Water Junior Classic, setting the tone for a season that would ultimately earn her two series crowns.
Lepront also represented South Africa at the 2026 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in El Salvador, adding further international experience to her competitive journey.
Her double-title success recognises her achievements across both junior divisions and gives her plenty to celebrate heading into 2027.
SSA has also announced the 44 surfers named in the 2027 National Junior Squad. Featuring 22 junior girls and 22 junior boys, the squad brings together international experience and emerging talent.
Selection recognises each surfer’s achievements and potential, marking an important step towards representing South Africa on the world stage.
Squad members will have access to high performance training camps and facilities, providing opportunities to refine their skills, strengthen their competitive preparation and develop alongside the country’s leading junior surfers.
These opportunities will support their progression towards the demands of international competition.
Junior girls: Adrianna Canning, Brin Jarvis, Camilla Heuer, Charlotte Copson, Coco Clark, Ella van der Made, Emily Jenkinson, Emma Loggenberg, Emma Schermbrucker, Jasmine Venter, Leah Lepront, Lila Aszalos, Mahle Ntsebeza, Max Kauffman, Maya Malherbe, Nina Bone, Sian Hurling, Sibabalwe Osinachi, Sophia Jackson, Summer Harding, Tallulah Golding and Taylor Emslie.
Junior boys: Alfonzo Serfontein, Azonwabe Matyeke, Ben Esterhuyse, Bonke Volontiya, Callum Pearson, Carl Wiersma, Finn Kolnik, Inam Falteni, Josh Painter, Judah Levendal, Kai Stubbs, Lazaro de Bruyn, Melokuhle Zotshana, Oliver Brown, Owen Heny, Ruben Windvogel, Ryder Bertish, Sebastian Copson, Slayde Shooter, Tom Pearson, Travis Turrell and William Neill.
Provision for wildcard additions during 2027 will allow emerging surfers who climb the rankings and deliver strong performances to be considered for the squad.
Additions will be recommended by the junior team selection committee as well as the high performance committee.
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