Gabriel Medina defeats Italo Ferreira to become the first goofy-footer to win the Corona Open J-Bay since 1984.
The local legend impresses with his comfort at the premiere righthander and his involvement in the South African community.
Sebastian Zietz, Italo Ferreira, Filipe Toledo and Julian Wilson power through to earn the day's top scores at Jeffreys Bay.
Moments to remember as local girls flood the lineup for the 6th Rising Tides event at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa.
Coming straight off a victory in Rio, the defending J-Bay champ drops a massive 17.60 (9.10 + 8.50) on opening day.
Defending event winner Filipe Toledo posts highest wave score and heat total of day one at the Corona Open J-Bay.
See what it takes to secure a 10-point ride at the longest righthand pointbreak.
Watch WSL Presents: 2018 Corona Open J-Bay. The right point at Jeffreys Bay is always an athlete favorite and last year was no different.
J-Bay shined on day four of the Corona Open with Toledo sealing the deal, Carmichael making his mark and Igarashi gaining speed.