In her first win of the season, the new world No. 1 defeats Lakey Peterson in the Final of the Corona Open J-Bay.
The defending event champion shined on day 1 with a pair of 7.40's to advance into the Round of 16 at the Corona Open J-Bay.
Athletes were joined by South African juniors, local QS rippers, and the Surfers Not Street Children "Girls Surf Too" program in J-Bay.
Moments to remember as local girls flood the lineup for the 6th Rising Tides event at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa.
Watch WSL Presents: 2018 Corona Open J-Bay. The right point at Jeffreys Bay is always an athlete favorite and last year was no different.
Today Stephanie Gilmore won the Corona Open J-Bay for the first time in her career. The WSL desk crew breaks it down.
Stephanie Gilmore tops Lakey Peterson to regain the leader's jersey.
After reclaiming the No. 1 spot on the rankings, her advice to young surfers? "Have fun, because this is a hell of a life."
"I'm feeling it," said Weston-Webb after her Quarterfinal Heat win. The goofyfooter earned a 9.77 to back up her previous 8.77.