Padang Padang pumped at 4-5 feet all day as 16 Balinese surfers fought out the trials of the Padang Padang Cup. Bukit locals such as Blacky, Manik, Agus Dag Dag, Cockie, Loyo, Teko and Koko - who collectively have the best names of any surf community in the world - took apart the groomed, long period swell with Rahtu finishing first and Alik second. Each now gets a starting place in the main event.

All photos by Rip Curl / Mick Curley.