Round 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Event No. 8 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, has been called on in four-to-six foot (2 metre) waves at the primary site of Supertubos.

Small surf and inclement weather have forced event organizers to call a lay day for both the Rip Curl Pro Portugal and the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Portugal.

Round 1 of the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Portugal has been called ON this morning, with the opening heat set to commence at 10:30am at the backup site of Lagido

Magicseaweed, the official forecasters for the Rip Curl Pro Portugal, are calling for massive swell for the opening days of the waiting period.

Mick Fanning Claims 2009 ASP World Tour Rip Curl Pro Search In Peniche, Portugal defeating fellow Australian surfer Bede Durbidge.

After Mick's big win in Portugal, the ASP World Title race comes down to the Billabong Pro Pipeline Masters...

Assuming they were "searching" for thick, unruly barrels, perfect ten point rides, and complete carnage, Rip Curl can rest at ease after Tuesday's action at Supertubos in Peniche, Portugal.

Eight-to-ten foot barrels break eardrums, snap surfboards, and provide thrills at Supertubes. With the semis set, it's looking like a possible Parko vs. Fanning showdown.

On the fifth day of the waiting period, the Rip Curl Pro Search has experienced a gamut of action in the Peniche region of Portugal, ranging from massive seas, destroyed event structures, running at the third backup venue of Mohle Leste yesterday to today’s clean lefthanders at Lagido.

As the Rip Curl Pro Search contest site is being destroyed by an North Atlantic angry sea, Mick Fanning and Taylor Knox grab a couple jet skis and tow into the 10-12 foot Portuguese bombs. Exclusive Photo Gallery And Video

With a lay day set for today in Portugal, we take a look at both the Men's and Women's Rip Curl Search events. Check out our picks as the world title race blazes in Europe.