The Shelly Beach surfer was a standout performer at the two-day competition, culminating in her winning the open women's final on Monday afternoon. Picklum posted a score of 13.07 in the decider to claim victory, holding off a strong challenge from Sarah Baum (11.74).

Close to 30 women took part in the Open, including a strong contingent of South Coast talent. The best performers were Port Kembla's Charli Hurst and Shell Cove teen Oceanna Rogers, who both reached the semi finals.

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For Picklum, the win came on the back of her runner-up placing at last week's Port Macquarie Open. Picklum said she was delighted to go one better and secure victory at Werri Beach on Monday

"Most of my heats I began with an eight-point ride, but in the final, I began with two fours until the final 10 or 15 minutes," she said.

"That heat was super tight and all the other surfers rip, so I definitely wasn't taking it lightly, but I'm just really happy I was able to keep up the same consistency over the entire event and get the win."