Behind the scene and action shots from the first day of the Pipeline Masters.

“Oh, its amazing,” said Florence. “It’s really peaky out there now but when you get in the spot there’s crazy good rights coming in.”

The recent Jaws swell as filmed by one of the best production teams going, Take Shelter Productions.

24 hours after the Punta Galea Challenge ran, and just an hour down the highway, Roca Puta pumped under the same swell but vastly improved conditions.

The first edited clip from Thursday's giant Nazare session has been released. Aussie Ross Clarke-Jones was among the crew who took part.

Before Tom Carroll paddled out for his Pipeline Masters Heritage Heat, Swellnet spoke to him regarding the Rawson replica he'd be riding. The board is the exact same - almost! - as the 7'8" that powered him through 'that' snap.

The swell was north, the winds were light, and most importantly the Pipe Masters were on hold. Yesterday all eyes were on Jaws as the world's best big wave surfers, plus a phalanx of photographers, flew into Maui.