Mick Fanning and Tyler Wright excel at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, showcasing top performances despite challenging conditions.

April 18, 2025, marked an exciting day at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, featuring a thrilling icons heat with Mick Fanning, Steph Gilmore, and Mason Ho. The event faced a lay day due to small waves and onshore winds, pausing the competition temporarily. However, the men’s opening round delivered strong performances, with Crosby Colapinto from the USA winning Heat 1 with a score of 12.84, defeating Rio Waida from Indonesia (10.2 and Imaikalani deVault from Hawaii (8.07).

On the women’s side, Caity Simmers advanced with scores of 6 and 5, although she was outperformed by Lakey Peterson’s impressive turns. Tyler Wright showcased her skills with a top score of 8.17, expressing her connection to Bells Beach as a "warm hug" and acknowledging the indigenous custodians of the land. Sawyer Lindblad and Bella Nichols also demonstrated potential in later heats, with Nichols coming off a runner-up finish at Punta Roca.

Bells Beach, an iconic venue in Australian surfing, is a key stop on the World Surf League’s Championship Tour, attracting significant crowds due to its prestige. The competition standings are still evolving, but early results highlight strong contenders from both Australia and internationally.

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