Heat 2 of the first round saw another local surfer take the lead and advance to the Semifinals. Rafael Velarde (PER), Jamie Sterling (HAW) and reigning BWWT champion Grant Baker (ZAF) advance to the Semifinals.
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Heat 2 of the first round saw another local surfer take the lead and advance to the Semifinals. Rafael Velarde (PER), Jamie Sterling (HAW) and reigning BWWT champion Grant Baker (ZAF) advance to the Semifinals.