Italo Ferreira has reportedly landed what is being called his first 720-degree rotation on a surfboard, executing the maneuver at the São Paulo Surf Club in Brazil. video of the impressive aerial rotation surfaced this week, sparking debate within the surfing community about the technical classification of the trick.
The São Paulo Surf Club, a wave pool facility created by PerfectSwell and JHSF, provided the setting for Ferreira’s achievement. This feat arrives during a tour break for the professional surfer, signaling his readiness for the 2026 season. The successful completion of the 720 echoes similar discussions from 2014 when Kelly Slater performed a comparable aerial maneuver in New York, raising questions about the definition of such rotations in surfing. Nonetheless of classification, the skill required to complete multiple rotations on a surfboard is widely acknowledged as exceptionally difficult.Ferreira’s accomplishment adds to the growing trend of aerial innovation in surfing, particularly within the controlled environment of wave pools. The São Paulo Surf Club, opened recently, is quickly becoming a hub for pushing the boundaries of the sport. The debate surrounding whether Ferreira’s rotation qualifies as a true 720 is likely to continue, but the visual presentation of his aerial prowess is undeniable.
