Nickname: Litou

Born and raised: Guarujá, Brasil

Based now: Hawaii

Stance: Goofy

Sponsors: Body Glove, ISEA, DAKINE, Album Surf

What do you like about where you live now?

Beautiful places with endless waves.

When and how did you start surfing?

When I was 4 years old, my cousins surfed and they got me hooked on it.

Where is your go-to surf spot?

Can’t tell you that, haha

Please tell us about the surfboard you usually ride. Brand, shaper, dimensions, fin setup, etc.

Album Surf - I change my board pretty much everyday depending on conditions. Matt from Album Surf has surf a variety of options, making it very interesting, so it really depends. But today I rode a 5’5 twin fin, model: Lightbender, Swallow Tail.

Where are your favorite surf spots that you've been to?

Teahupo'o, Pipeline, Desert Point, JBay

Where are the surf spots you want to visit in the future that you've never been to?

Norway

Which do you like more, Air or Tube?

Tube no doubt

Which do you like more, Noseride or Maneuver?

Maneuver

Which one video would you highlight in this playlist and why?

Provecho - a special trip that we scored amazing waves with no one around.

Who are the surfers that inspire you?

Clay Marzo

What are the surf films/videos that inspire you?

LOOSE CHANGE, Camping 1/2, Trilogy

What are the films/movies that inspire you? (other than surf films)

The Art of Flight: Travis Rice

Other than surfing, what are you passionate about?

Foiling, playing tennis, hanging with family and friends

Tracks you love?

Spotify Playlist: This Is Jesse Mendes

1. “One” by Metallica
2. “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica
3. “For Whom the Bell Tolls” by Metallica
4. “The Pretender” by Foo Fighters
5. “All My Life” by Foo Fighters
6. “Marigold” by Foo Fighters
7. “Pickup Man” by Post Malone
8. “Something in the Orange” by Zach Bryan
9. “Creep” by Radiohead
10. “Eagles” by Hotel California