The three Australians into the final 8 of the O'Neill Cold Water Classic had varying responses to the situation:

"There's still a lot of work to do," said cucumber cool Parko

"I'm having fun," was Taj's regulation response

"I'm freaking out," said a startled Wilko in his highest result of the year.

The surf at Steamer Lane was inconsistent and weak so the comp was postponed a few times during the day. With the winner less than one day of competition away here's hoping we get some juice to decide the top knob.