The exquisite righthand pointbreak of Basse Pointe, Martinique, located in the French West Indies offers a world-class wave when swell is on offer. - WSL / Poullenot/AquashotCompetitors, friends, and family look on as the contest gets underway in the four foot conditions for opening day. - WSL / Poullenot/AquashotJake Marshall put on Opening Day's biggest performance with a near-perfect 9.80. The 17-year-old is looking to split time between Qualifying Series and Junior Tour events this year and is keen on doing well in both. - WSL / Poullenot/AquashotAlready earning enough points to be crowned Australia's Junior Tour champion, Ethan Ewing is on a tear in 2016 and has continued that form onto the QS stage - winning his Round Two and Round Three heats. - WSL / Poullenot/Aquashot
Only 15-years-old young, Samuel Pupo is already turning heads. Younger brother of CT competitor Miguel Pupo, Samuel has hopes of joining his brother on the elite tour. Keeping it a family affair, Samuel has his boards shaped by his father since the age of six and is taking them to new heights. - WSL / Poullenot/AquashotKeeping an eye on all the action from the tower, judges sit behind the window pane as spectators gather in swarms to witness all the action. Last year's showing was an impressive one and the hopes are only higher for more crowds this year. - WSL / Poullenot/AquashotOne surfer crowds will want to keep a close eye on is Brazil's Yago Dora. Featured in Ryan Thomas' film 'Psychic Migrations' for Volcom, Dora is now taking that free-spirited attitude into the competitors ring. - WSL / Poullenot/AquashotTaylor Clark came into Martinique with raised expectations after his first career QS win in Cocoa Beach, Fla. last month and is proving well thus far advancing into Round Four. - WSL / Poullenot/Aquashot
Representing Venezuela, Rafael Pereira is giving them something to cheer for as he continues to make heats in Martinique. Clinching a Round Four berth with some exciting surfing, Pereira is hoping to better his performance from the Ron Jon Vans Pro last month. WSL/ Poullenot - WSL / Poullenot/AquashotBasse Pointe is a classic cobblestone pointbreak which makes getting in and out of the water somewhat difficult and at a lower tide are in danger of finishing waves onto these rocks. WSL/ Poullenot - WSL / Poullenot/AquashotMatthew McGillivray hails from the immaculate surfing region of South Africa. McGillvray earned a place in Round Four with some strong surfing. WSL/ Poullenot - WSL / Poullenot/AquashotWinning his Round Three heat over Brazil's Victor Mendes, Australian Luke Hynd looked in-form on his backhand and is adding to the list of goofyfoot threats in Martinique. - WSL / Poullenot/Aquashot
Tune in and watch all the live action unfold each day at http://www.martiniquesurfpro.com to get a glimpse into the beautiful scenery Martinique has to offer - along with the incredible talent in each heat. WSL/ Poullenot - WSL / Poullenot/Aquashot
The Martinique Surf Pro in Photos
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Frederico Morais wins the 2016 Martinique Surf Pro in great conditions on the final day of the event's waiting period.
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Good waves allow competition to restart and complete the Round of 32 to set an exciting final day Sunday.
A new swell comes right in time for competition to recommence and run the fifth round to prepare for a great finish on Sunday.
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