The winner of each match advances, the loser goes home. For the finals, the surfer to win two out of three heats, wins

The Rip Curl WSL Finals waiting period will run from September 8 to 16, 2023. With a nine-day waiting period during prime season at Lower Trestles, optimum conditions will dictate when the single-day event is ultimately called on.

Bidding will end after Match 2 ends