João Chianca and Caity Simmers prevail as gurgle turns to gold at Supertubos.

An ill wind blows across the comp site, with inferences running deeper in the sport.

Lots of swell, zero wind, it's a rare combo for wintertime Ireland.

The second day revealed large closeouts that improved through the day while upsetting many favourites.

With half the waiting period gone, the comp finally kicks off.

Russ plus local crew stroke into Ireland's wild right slab.

Long-suffering Surf Coast surfers welcome a return to normal transmission.

Updated with more photos.

'Longest-lasting cyclone', 'most energy', these are just some of the records Freddy has broken on his pan-oceanic trip.

Before the waiting period and before the wind.

In short, there's a ton of swell inbound thanks to an overactive Atlantic Ocean, though winds remain dicey.