This is the best result of Hickel’s career and will see the 17-year-old join elite group of QS1,000 winners.

Competition ran through the opening eight Heats of Round 1 in challenging conditions at Teahupo’o before being called off for the day with inconsistent surf.

The high point of Round 1 is most certainly Heat 2 featuring Ace Buchan, Owen Wright and CJ Hobgood. There's a good chance it'll be held in big messy Chopes; so grab your popcorn and warm the edge of your seat because it'll surely be on the Day 1 highlights reel.

Red Bull Unleashed is coming to Surf Snowdonia with stadium seating for 2,500 spectators.

Max Lindsay threads himself through a big, beautiful and deep barrel on the NSW North Coast.