The heats begin as dozens of the best surfers from Hawaii and beyond attack the Pipeline break on Oahu's famous North Shore.

As the field at Pipeline narrows, the competition becomes more fierce, but perfection here is a tall order with the massive Pipeline wave breaking over such shallow reef.

As the field at Pipeline narrows, the competition becomes more fierce, but perfection here is a tall order with the massive Pipeline wave breaking over such shallow reef.

The final day at Pipeline will decide a winner, a fitting champion to emerge from this stacked field of elite surfers. Deep barrels are a must for any surfer hoping to walk away with the crown.

The world’s best surfers return to Oahu, Hawaii, United States, and the world-famous Banzai Pipeline for another year of high-profile, high stakes contest surfing.

The world’s best surfers return to Oahu, Hawaii, United States, and the world-famous Banzai Pipeline for another year of high-profile, high stakes contest surfing.