Justin Smith

Tue 6 August 12:00am

After an amazing overall performance Portuguese talent Nic Von Rupp has taken down some of the world's best tube riders to become the champion of the first Pawa Tube Fest.

"It has been a really tough week and I am so stoked to come out as the winner. Coming here to surf one of the best waves in the world with some of the best tube riders has been an amazing experience. I want to thank everyone who made this event possible," said Von Rupp.

Von Rupp beat Nathan Hedge, Diego Silva, Brian Conley, Nils Schweizer and Gabriel Villaran in the final.

Swellnet Sessions

Pawa Tube Fest - Final Day

Justin Smith

Tue 6 August 12:00am

After an amazing overall performance Portuguese talent Nic Von Rupp has taken down some of the world's best tube riders to become the champion of the first Pawa Tube Fest.

Von Rupp beat Nathan Hedge, Diego Silva, Brian Conley, Nils Schweizer and Gabriel Villaran in the final.

Swellnet Sessions

Pawa Tube Fest - Day 2

Justin Smith

Mon 5 August 12:00am

After a slew of laydays and expression sessions Day 2 of the Pawa Tube Fest went off in 6 to 8 foot waves. Artitz Aramburu scored the highest heat total for a couple of clean and deep rides while local surfer, Marcos "Chivito" Hootman, got the second highest total score. Unfortunately a wind squall shut down the comp before the end of the Round. More to come.

Photos Justin Smith.

Swellnet Sessions

Pawa Tube Fest - Day 2

Justin Smith

Mon 5 August 12:00am

Photos Justin Smith.

Swellnet Sessions

Pawa Tube Fest - Day 1

Justin Smith

Fri 2 August 12:00am

Held at the heaving Mexican beachbreak of Pascuales, the Pawa Tube Fest is a self-explanatory contest. Run during the three best days of a month-long waiting period surfers accrue points in a one-of-a-kind contest format that prioritises the pit.