Supertubos showed all its moods from barrel opportunities to ramps and the world's best answered the call. World No. 1s Caitlin Simmers and Italo Ferreira surged in their return to Portugal with Ferreira launching to day's highest single-wave score of an 8.83. Crosby Colapinto's highly-anticipated return was electric alongside brother Griffin both taking heat wins with Griffin going excellent. Plus Gabriela Bryan overpowered her debut in proper form with Erin Brooks stealing the spotlight in her first-ever MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal start. Now, hefty Elimination Round bouts await with the pressure of the Mid-season Cut growing every new event as we're halfway there.
