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Nixie Ryan taking on the small waves at Birupi Beach. Photo Surfing NSW, Peter Boskovic

Lennox Head surfer Nixie Ryan was a good wave short in the final of the Port Stephens Pro so had to settle for second place behind World Junior Champion Sierra Kerr last week.

The World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 1,000 event final took place in small waves (0.6 metre) at Birubi Beach.

After three waves each in the final Kerr (9.43) and Ryan (9.40) were neck-and-neck, but Kerr then picked up by far the best wave of the final, worth 7.50, and Ryan was left languishing.

Despite the narrow loss Ryan left Birubi Beach with an improved ranking.

Jordy Lawler (Narrabeen, NSW) won the men’s division ahead of Winter Vincent (Northern Beaches).

Competitors now shift their focus to the Central Coast Pro QS 3,000, which is set to commence on March 4.

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