"Though Friday's swell will be overshadowed by Sunday's it has a few things going in its favour."

Timeless scenes from the outside points.

Freesurfing at the pointy end of the season.

Nazare will go Himalayan, yet it's the sheer spread of the upcoming Atlantic swell that is most impressive.

Opening day at Nazare and North Peak roars.

The Dunny Hangers take top seed into the Gromtag Australian Championships.

Noah Symmans channelled his inner Mick when a shark clamped onto his leg on the weekend.