Top surfing competitors have gathered together today on Jeffreys Bay to battle it out in the 25th Billabong Pro surfing competition. Mass surfing fans are expected to visit the coastal resort over the weekend to experience world- class surfing along with a host of other activities including food booths and performances by top South African bands.

The world's 45 top-ranked surfers and three wild cards will ride the waves in order to secure the coveted title and R375000 in prize-money.

Last year the massive surfing event saw the introduction of the World Professional All-Star where the public decided which eight world class surfing competitors would compete in the U.S Open Main event and two speciality expression sessions.