Wiggolly Dantas overcame the wind and the rain – and Bobby Martinez – to book his place in the Round of 24 as some big names came a cropper on day four of the Coldwater Classic.
In contrast to the previous day’s conditions, the surfers were 'greeted' by a freezing on-shore wind and a wild, wind-swept sea, but Brazilian Dantas secured a safe passage as the remaining eight heats of round three were wrapped up.
Dantas hit some good waves, and, although a score of 13.00 saw him finish second in his heat, behind Brandon Jackson, it was enough for the 20-year-old star to join Jordy Smith in the next round.
Bobby Martinez was a high-profile casualty of a keenly-fought heat, with the world number three finishing fourth behind Jackson, Dantas and Dayyan Neve.
Cory Lopez also exited the competition in a bad day for the American competitors.
With 24 surfers now remaining the scene is set for a gripping finals weekend, especially as conditions are expected to improve. Winds are forecast to go offshore, with Lighthouse Beach the likely location for Saturday and Sunday.
For the latest on the competition, head to oneill.com/cwc and, for more boarding action, visit RedBullSurfing
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