Finals Day called ON at HTA Haleʻiwa Pro presented by Hurley

The HTA Haleʻiwa Pro Presented by Hurley, a World Surf League, Qualifying Series and Longboard Regional Qualifying Series finale has been called ON for an 8 a.m. HST start. The impending swell arrived in force, providing 8-10 foot, occasional plus sets pumping into Haleʻiwa’s famed lineup. Action begins with the men’s Round of 32 before moving directly into their Quarterfinals. Then, women’s Semifinals take to the water before men’s Semifinals, women’s Final, and men’s Final. Hometown hero Shion Crawford (HAW) kicks off Finals Day proceedings against an in-form crew of competitors, including Steve Roberson (HAW), Kainehe Hunt (HAW), and Given Goodwin (HAW) in Heat 1. Then, following the eight heats of men’s Round of 32, men’s Quarterfinals will ensue ahead of women’s Semifinals. Multi-World Title contender Tatiana Weston-Webb (HAW), recent HTA Sunset Pro winner Zoie Zietz (NDL), Tahiti’s phenom Kiara Goold (PYF), and multi-QS winner Vaihitimahana Inso(HAW) in Heat 1.

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