After waiting for conditions to improve, a vital day of competition unfolded in Virginia Beach.
The Vans Pro QS 3,000 witnessed near-perfection and the Pro Juniors determined their Quarterfinalists in event-defining fashion.
The current Top 4, as well as top-seeded competitors, shined in their Round 2 debuts in Virginia Beach.
The Brasilian picked up right where his countryman, Mateus Herdy, left off alongside notable performances to start things off in Virginia
Amid a day of testy conditions, Furukawa and a handful of other competitors set the pace in Virginia Beach.
Big performances in small waves ensued as both the Vans Pro QS 3,000 and Pro Junior gets underway in Virginia Beach.
The Vans Pro QS 3,000 brings out some of the world's finest from qualification threats to former CT competitors.
Virginia Beach marks the turning point for the North America Men's Pro Junior season, and the battle for a Top 4 spot begins to heat up.
The fifth annual event held at Jennette's Pier will add a Women's QS 1,000 event for the first time.
Richards is fresh off a great showing at the US Open but his journey back to the Qualifying Series has not been easy.
The eighth annual Vans Pro Men's QS 3,000 and Pro Junior returns August 21 - 26 at the reputable 1st Street Jetty.
One of surfing's biggest stages provided incredible performances from all involved.
Mamiya, McDougall, and Blomfield reign supreme on the first dose of finals day at Huntington Beach.
Eight tubes and a mile of magic at Skeleton Bay
Despite inconsistent conditions, Finalists are set at the Vans US Open of Surfing - Women's Jr.
Kade Matson, Cole Houshmand, Barron Mamiya and Alan Cleland advance to the Finals in Huntington Beach.
Heritage and electric form keep all eyeballs on the current world #2 QS surfer from Hawaii.
Big performances from the likes of 3x WSL Champion Carissa Moore, former Supergirl Pro winners Coco Ho and Malia Manuel.
Aussie surfers come out firing alongside some of North America's up-and-coming talent.
The talent pool that may be fast tracked at next week's QS 10,000.