Catching the "craziest" wave of his competitive career, Seth Moniz was the star of the day on Saturday at the U.S. Open.
It was a short day in Huntington for the men's QS but with a new swell in the water, the performances and pressure went next level.
With three rounds in the books, the path to victory at the U.S. Open started to crystallize on day four of the Men's QS.
The WSL commentary crew breaks down day 4 from the Vans US Open.
With only minor south swell to work with, heat strategy and a positive head space made all the difference on Day 3 of the men's QS 10,000.
Round 2 of the QS 10,000 is completed on the third day of the Vans US Open of Surfing.
In challenging Huntington conditions it was the California kids that seized the momentum on opening day of the Vans US Open.
Rounds 1 and 2 got underway at the Vans US Open Monday morning, with local knowledge taking precedent.
Round 3 and 2 heats of Round 4 were completed Wednesday afternoon. Despite the small conditions, upsets ensued at the QS 10,000.