Xcel's Chilean charger Cristian Merello has won the Quiksilver Ceremonial Big Wave Invitational in 30' Punta de Lobos, Chile.

The goofy-foot Merello, 27, took advantage of the heavy lefts with patience and commitment, finding the biggest and best waves as sets built from the early morning and peaked in the 6-man finals.

Dedicating his win to his mother, who is battling cancer, and to the local Pichilemu community, Merello's determination and local knowledge won the day.