An all-important 3,000 points lie in the balance with finals day set in Japan after a wind-battered day finished Round 2.

The Hawaiian took the event to a whole new level with a phenomenal , full rotation for a Perfect 10 and the remaining 8 surfers are locked

Top seeds nail down some early victories in their debut while a few Qualifying Series threats shine.

The Tahitian defeats Hawaiian Summer Macedo to win the Junior World Title.

As the world's best gather to do battle in Kiama, New South Wales, here are a handful of the young women to watch for.

The Brazilian grabs an 8000 point lead after taking the Gotcha Ichinomiya Shida Open. Minori Kawai takes women's win.