Stu Kennedy landed this critical air but missed out on making it through Round 3 by only 0.07 of a point.
Ace Buchan narrowly won his Round 3 heat, only 0.28 of a point seperated 1st and 4th place.
Kolohe Andino checked in with seconds to spare after paddling out for a quick warm up.
Lots of spectators for Day 3 of the REEF Hawaiian Pro.
Joan Duru & Ramzi Boukhiam.
Sunny Garcia prepped and ready for Round 3.
Tomas Hermes was in form during Round 3.
Tomas Hermes went big in his Round 3 heat but placed second to Adrian Buchan.
Tomas Hermes went big in his Round 3 heat but placed second to Adrian Buchan.
Joan Duru won his slow Round 3 heat.
Nic Von Rupp placed second in his Round 3 heat to Joan Duru.
Nic Von Rupp coming off the bottom with style in his Round 3 heat.
Jody Smith met the judging criteria with a strong combination of speed, power and flow in his Round 3 heat.
Jordy Smith earned a 9.50 in his first heat at Haleiwa.
Jordy Smith posted a heat total of 17.00 points to win his Round 3 heat.
Joel Centeio placed second to Jordy Smith in his Round 3 heat.
An empty wave rolls through early in Round 3.
Competitors get caught out of position as a set wave rolls through.