Energy pulses through the North Shore for Day 1 of the Hawaiian winter surf season

The points-rich QS contest in Cascais kicked off at Guincho with big performances from rising stars.

Field narrows with Round of 48 at Praia do Itauna in Rio de Janeiro.

Surfest Newcastle ran through another long day of competition to take full advantage of the pulsing five-to-six foot (2 meter) surf on offer

On Opening Day of Billabong Pipe Masters continued with huge waves and scores to match.

The stage is set for a final showdown of the heavyweights at Billabong Pipe Masters