Her final position also added significant points to the Costa Rican National Surf Team total, allowing the group as a whole to meet its goal of finishing in the Top 10.
The Essential Costa Rica Pro Qualifying Series from the World Surf League kicked off Sunday with 64 men and 16 women from all over Central America competing.
Costa Rica's team for the upcoming World Surfing Games in Jacó was announced Wednesday. The team will feature the country's biggest names in surf, including Carlos "Cali" Muñoz and the decorated McGonagle siblings.