Former Big Wave World Champion Grant Baker suffered one of the heaviest wipeouts of the day. Photo: WSL/Keoki
A huge crowd arrived on the beach early in anticipation of the call. Some fans even camped on the beach the night before. Photo: WSL/Heff
Kelly Slater makes a major drop at the Eddie -- but not everyone was so lucky. Photo: WSL/Keoki
Kelly Slater on a heavy set wave during Round 1 of the Eddie. Photo: WSL/Keoki
Big-wave heavyweight Shane Dorian had a hectic Round 1 heat at the Eddie, but managed to find one of the biggest waves of the day when he
Hawaiian icon Sunny Garcia heads back up the beach after completing his first heat at the Eddie. Photo: WSL/Keoki
Ross Clarke-Jones finds the edge over Jamie Mitchell during Round 1. Photo: WSL/Keoki
Kohl Christensen taking one for the goofies. Photo: WSL/Keoki
Ross Clarke-Jones and Makuakai Rothman share a moment of brotherhood ahead of the contest kickoff. Photo: Keoki