Vans World Cup
Frederico Morais on his way out to the tricky Sunset Beach lineup.
Torrey Meister finished last in his Round 4 heat, losing to Dane Reynolds, Nat Young and Adrian Buchan.
Jack Freestone trying to outrun heavy Sunset Beach.
Jack Freestone will surf again in the Quarterfinals after placing second in his Round 4 heat.
Jack Freestone has been on fire for the entire event, and he is showing that he isn't ready to quit either after grabbing a second place
John John Florence in control.
John John Florence, finding a rare barrel at the inside Sunset Beach bowl.
John John Florence won his Round 4 heat , looking right at home at his native North Shore.
Mick Fanning, getting some competitive practice in before his World Title showdown at Pipeline.
Mick Fanning, power and grace.
Mick Fanning advanced to the Quarterfinals, where he will surf against Ricardo Christie, Dane Reynolds and Conner Coffin.
Mick Fanning won his Round 4 heat handedly, using his signature forehand carves to eviscerate the open faces of Sunset Beach.
Conner Coffin was the runner-up in his Round 4 heat, falling behind Hawaiian local John John Florence.
Despite losing in Round 4, Adrian Buchan's backhand was sharp even in Sunset Beach's tricky conditions.
Adrian Buchan was knocked out of competition as well, falling to both Nat Young and Dane Reynolds in Round 4.
Another angle of the powerful inside bowl at Sunset Beach.
The surfers view of the inside bowl at Sunset Beach.
Kolohe Andino was knocked out of competition after finishing last in his Round 4 heat.