Cole Houshmand goes near-perfect in epic conclusion to the QS 3,000 at Encuentro Beach, runner-up for Manuel Selman with back-to-back Final
Ventura, California's, Dimitri Poulos currently leads the North America rankings and delivered a 16.50 heat total to start his Caribbean
The San Clemente, California, threat Kade Matson returned to the Caribbean in near-flawless fashion with a 9.33 in debut.
Weather shutdown proceedings early into the Round of 64, but not before Keoni Lasa, Luke Gordon, Tao Rodriguez and more made their mark.
The Basque Country competitor Keoni Lasa is away from his WSL Europe region and has begun dismantling proceedings with a 15.40 performance.
Luke Gordon made his 2023 Caribbean leg start count with an impressive, backhand attack showcase and earn a 13.57 heat total.
Pumping conditions pushed surfers' performances, stage is set for top seeds to make their debut against opening day standouts.
The Brazilian veteran David do Carmo dropped a 14.26 heat total to claim opening day's top performance in stunning form.
Virginia Beach, Virginia's own Blayr Barton powered through his debut heats in dominant form at pulsing Encuentro Beach.