Main Event is set to go

Main Event is set to go

With the Pipe Challenge trials complete and a flurry of big Northwest swells and offshore conditions forecast for the first four days of the waiting period, the main event is looking to be an epic showdown of the worlds best bodyboarders performing at their limits.

Event organisers are looking to run the first 2 Rounds of both Women and Mens tomorrow, starting at 8am Honolulu time with the Ladies. Thursday, Friday and Saturday are currently looking favorable, so if the forecast stays true, the event could be wrapped up on Saturday.

Make sure you don’t miss a heat, check your local starting and finishing times below.

Auckland Thu 7:00 AM Thu 3:00 PM
Barcelona Wed 7:00 PM Thu 3:00 AM
Brisbane Thu 4:00 AM Thu 12:00 Noon
Buenos Aires Wed 3:00 PM Wed 11:00 PM
Cape Town Wed 8:00 PM Thu 4:00 AM
Chicago Wed 12:00 Noon Wed 8:00 PM
Jerusalem Wed 8:00 PM Thu 4:00 AM
Lima Wed 1:00 PM Wed 9:00 PM
Los Angeles Wed 10:00 AM Wed 6:00 PM
Mexico City Wed 12:00 Noon Wed 8:00 PM
Miami Wed 1:00 PM Wed 9:00 PM
Paris Wed 7:00 PM Thu 3:00 AM
Perth Thu 2:00 AM Thu 10:00 AM
Rio de Janeiro Wed 4:00 PM Wed 12:00 Midnight
Sydney Thu 5:00 AM Thu 1:00 PM
Tokyo Thu 3:00 AM Thu 11:00 AM

All forecast information was provided by our forecast partner www.swellinfo.com.

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