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This was the scene early this morning. Not looking bad—however, the surfers and Contest Director, Damien Hardman opted to make it a Lay Day. A new swell is filling in and we're hoping for bigger and better conditions tomorrow. Photo: Mike Smolowe
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Tiago would have been first up against Josh Kerr. Despite improving conditions and a rapidly building swell, the decision was made to make it a Lay Day. Photo: Mike Smolowe
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Miguel Pupo was on it early, along with Alejo Muniz, for a test drive. Photo: Mike Smolowe
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This is Kelly's Cove, just up the beach and on the edge of the entrance to San Fran Bay. It was having its moments this morning. Photo: Mike Smolowe
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Surfer's Rep Kieren Perrow paddled out to assess the conditions first hand and made sure to make time for the groms before heading in to help make the decision to call competition off for the day. Photo: Mike