PORT ALFRED, EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 5: Adin Masencamp of South Africa surfs in Heat 1 of the Round of 32 at the Royal St Andrews Hotel Rip Curl Cup on April 5, 2026 at Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa. (Photo by Kody McGregor/World Surf League) PORT...

The second day of the Royal St Andrews Hotel Rip Curl Cup kicked off with huge surf at East Beach in Port Alfred. Competitors in the first heats of the day had to deal with some huge sets, with some of the bigger sets closing out across the river. All photos © Kody...