It was an unremarkable day at the Rip Curl Pro Portugal as the organisers finished off Round 2 in three foot semi-barreling, semi-closing out waves. Only four heats were surfed, none of them compelling. The biggest news was Kai Otton talking about the arrival of an "Armaggeddon swell" but unfortunately for drama loving punters Otton also believes the organisers will avoid the swell by finishing before the comp it hits. Damn it!

All photos ASP/Cestari, Kirstin.