The ever-consistent Brisa Hennessy is having her worst start to a year on tour, precisely in the year in which the location of the finals greatly favors her.

After being born in Costa Rica, Brisa moved to Hawaii and then Fiji and surfed at Cloudbreak since she was little.

And, a not-insignificant note, during the pandemic she surfed Cloudbreak alone, with only a few people around her.

That's why she's shown such affinity at Teahupoo and Pipe, and why she's been seen riding some incredible barrels on the wave where the finals will be held.

Incredibly, this year, Costa Ricans aren't finding the footing that could lead them to the decision; in fact, they're fighting to reclassify in eleventh place, but if they do, they'd be one of the favorites.

And the reason would be, besides the fact that she knows the waves, mainly because since it's a one-day event, with nine days of waiting, it's highly likely that the sea will get a little choppy, which is when Brisa stands out the most.

It's true that there are other contenders for that title. But Brisa, who has already reached the finals in Lowers, wasn't a favorite. In this case, it can be said that she is, I insist, especially if the sea is rough.

Because, it is important not to discount Erin Brooks (who won last year in Fiji), Caroline Marks (always a favorite in world surfing) and Vahine Fierro (a beast on heavy lefts).

There's still a long way to go: Bells, Gold Coast and Margaret to make the mid-year cut.

And then Lowers, Rio, JBay and Tahiti.