Vans Surf Open Acapulco

Winner of the 2016 Vans Surf Open Acapulco, Rafael Teixeira (BRA)

Runner-up Diego Mignot (FRA)

Winner of the 2016 Vans Surf Open Acapulco Men's QS1000 champion Rafael Teixeira (BRA).

Runner-up Diego Mignot (FRA) (L) and winner Rafael Teixeira (BRA) (R)

Dylan Southworth (MEX) after his Quarterfinals win.

Dylan Southworth (MEX) en route to his Round 5 win.

Noe Mar McGonagle (CRI) winning his Round 5 heat.

Diego Mignot (FRA) beaming with energy after his Round 5 heat win.

Rafael Teixeira (BRA) before his Round 5 bout.

Noe Mar Mcgonagle (CRI)

Kevin Schulz (USA) before his Round 5 bout.

Ben Coffey (USA) ripped his way into Round 5, but couldn't find a Quarterfinal appearance.

Noe Mar McGonagle (CRI) dropping his way into the Quarterfinals.

Dylan Southworth (MEX) at the Vans Surf Open Acapulco

Contest site at the Vans Surf Open Acapulco

The view from the judges tower looking onto the lineup at Playa Recolvadero

Surf exhibit for fans to get a taste of what the competitors are doing in the water.

Jhony Corzo (MEX) (red jersey) at the Vans Surf Open Acapulco