Isabella Nichols
Australian professional surfer
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Isabella Nichols (born 21 August 1997) is an Australian professional surfer who competes at the World Surf League.[2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 August 1997 Denmark[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 147 lb (67 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Sport | Surfing |
| Best year | 2021 – Ranked #8 WSL CT World Tour |
| Major achievements |
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| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular |
Early life
Nichols is born in Denmark,[1][4][5] but raised in Australia, from Coolum Beach, Queensland.[6] She has been surfing since she was nine years old.[7] She won the world junior championship in January 2016[8] held in Portugal.[9] Her 4 years in Pro Junior Tour cost AUD40,000 per year.[10]
Career
Nichols was the stunt double for Blake Lively in the 2016 thriller film The Shallows.[11]
She won the final of the 2022 women's Margaret River Pro on the WSL tour, held in 6-foot (1.8 m) surf at Margaret River Main Break defeating Gabriela Bryan[12] of Kauai, Hawaii. Her score in the final was 12.94 out of a possible 20.00, to her opponent's 10.00. The win lifted Nichols to tenth place on the World Surf League (WSL) tour rankings.[13]
As of 2020[update], she is studying for a Bachelor of mechanical engineering (Honours) degree at Deakin University.[14][15]
Career Victories
| WCT Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach | Bells Beach, Victoria |  Australia |
| 2022 | Margaret River Pro | Margaret River, Western Australia | Australia |
| WSL Challenger Series Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GWM Sydney Surf Pro presented by Bonsoy | Sydney, New South Wales | Australia |
| 2023 | GWM Sydney Surf Pro | Sydney, New South Wales | Australia |
| WQS Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Port Stephens Toyota Pro | Port Stephens, New South Wales | Australia |
| 2018 | Mothernest Tweed Coast Pro | Tweed Coast, New South Wales | Australia |
| 2017 | Flight Centre Burleigh Pro | Burleigh Heads, Queensland | Australia |
| Juniors Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Los Cabos Open of Surf | Zippers, San Jose del Cabo |  Mexico |
| 2015 | Vahine Pro Junior | Paparā, Tahiti |  French Polynesia |
| 2015 | Hurley Australian Open | Manly Beach, New South Wales | Australia |
| 2015 | World Junior Championship | Portugal[2][8][9] | |
