Frames: Hurley Pro Quarterfinalists Emerge

Slater's post-heat huddle with managers Terry Hardy and Travis Lee.

Taj Burrow (AUS) took masterful turns across the luminescent walls of Lowers in Round 5. But they weren't quite enough to keep Slater from advancing into the Quarterfinals.

Owen Wright (AUS) and pit-boss Matt Griggs in the locker room.

Despite an excellent vertical backhand attack, Wright was no match for the fiery Adriano De Souza (BRA) in Round 5.

Joel Parkinson and Owen Wright keep their distance in the locker room prior to their all-Aussie Round 4 clash.

De Souza put on a gladiator's performance, posting the second-highest two-wave heat total of the day (18.00) to earn a spot in the Quarterfinals.

Jordy Smith (ZAF) claimed his second Quarterfinal spot of the year after topping Tahitian Michel Bourez in Round 5.

Joel Parkinson (AUS) earned his ticket straight into the Quarterfinals where he will meet Slater, the 11-time World Champ, when competition resumes.

John John Florence (HAW) banged out a performance for the history books, earning a near-perfect two-wave total of 19.73 (the highest of the competition) to eclipse Slater and De Souza in Round 4.

Kelly Slater (USA) enjoying a bird's-eye view of the lineup in Round 4.

Adriano De Souza (BRA) went toe-to-toe with fellow Brazilian Filipe Toledo in Round 3. De Souza won the heat when De Souza's third-highest wave tally broke a tie score.

Kai Otton (AUS) suffered a devastating Round 3 elimination.

Gabriel Medina (BRA) proved his dominance when he met wildcard Carlos Munoz (CRI) for the second time in Round 3.

Mick Fanning's effortless form earned him a near-perfect 9.07 and the first Quarterfinal spot of the event.

Owen Wright (AUS), spinning it to win it against Fred Patacchia (HAW) in Round 3.

Filipe Toledo (BRA) suffered a disappointing Round 3 elimination at the hands of fellow Brazilian De Souza.

John John Florence (HAW) posted a record-setting five rides that scored more than nine points in his Round 4 heat, which he credited to the incredible overhead surf on offer at San Clemente’s Lower Trestles

After skipping Round 2, Tanner Gudauskas (USA) could not continue the Gudauskas voodoo over Kelly Slater (USA) -- brother Patrick ousted Slater in Round 3 of the 2013 event -- and was eliminated by the 11-time World Champion in Round 3.

Julian Wilson (AUS) met his match when he went up against Jordy Smith (AUS) in Round 3.

Carlos Munoz (CRI) waxing up for his important Round 3 clash against ratings leader Gabriel Medina (BRA).

Adrian Buchan (AUS) roared to life against Miguel Pupo (BRA) in Round 5 earning the win and a place in the Quarterfinals.

Adriano De Souza (BRA) showing off his aerial antics in Round 3.

Filipe Toledo (BRA) came close to reaching the final day of competition, but was pipped at the post in a nail-biter by De Souza.

Carlos Munoz (CRI) impressed everyone this week but could not get past Medina in Round 3.

Gabriel Medina (BRA), focusing on Round 3 and an ASP World Title.

An incredible day of competition ended with 1989 ASP World Champion Martin Potter (GBR) taking to the water with Brad Gerlach (USA), in a Heritage Series heat between two of the biggest rivals of their time.

In the second ASP Heritage Series heat of the year, Gerlach blitzed Potter with 14 points to Potter’s 10.76.