Strengthening onshore winds built an impressive short range swell across the Torquay coast on Thursday, and the Rip Curl Pro finished off the remaining heats from Round 1 in bumpy but very workable 4-5ft surf. The Women headed out shortly after, with sterling performances by Sally Fitzgibbons, Silvana Lima and Carissa Moore.

For a full recap click here.

All photos taken by Matt Dunbar.