The MEO Rip Curl Portugal went mobile and Praia do Molhe Leste pushed the world's best to perform in the face of elimination for both men and women. A vital opening day for the women determined Quarterfinal draws after blistering through their Opening Round, Elimination Round, and Round of 16 affairs. Reigning World Champ Caroline Marks, 2x WSL Champion Tyler Wright, and 2023 break out Bettylou Sakura Johnson shined in the marathon day for their chance at glory in the ‘Old Country'. World No. 1 Molly Picklum secures her spot above the mid-season cut line before being later eliminated by an in-form Gabriela Bryan. Plus, perennial World Title threats Gabriel Medina and Griffin Colapinto took control of their elimination scares to surge toward the Round of 32.
