The surf goes up a notch and the performance level with it.

Big win for clean water and coastal commonsense. 

Kelly Slater, who reluctantly accepted the wildcard, was beaten in straight sets.

The swell due next weekend has been upgraded.

No cutbacks, no airs, no righthanders.

After more than a decade of service, JMD signs off.

Early leaders after the first stop on the Challenger Series.

"The best wave in Chile?"

24-karat quality.