The 2023 WSL season kicked off officially on Wednesday with the Billabong Pipeline Masters at the Banzai Pipeline at ‘Ehukai Beach Park.

A photo gallery, courtesy of Erik Kabik, captures some of Wednesday’s action:

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HALEIWA, HI – February 1, 2023: Seth Moniz pictured at the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline Men’s Round 1 at The Banzai Pipeline in Haleiwa, HI on February 1, 2023. Credit: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch
HALEIWA, HI – February 1, 2023: Kelly Slater pictured at the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline Men’s Round 1 at The Banzai Pipeline in Haleiwa, HI on February 1, 2023. Credit: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch
HALEIWA, HI – February 1, 2023: John John Florence pictured at the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline Men’s Round 1 at The Banzai Pipeline in Haleiwa, HI on February 1, 2023. Credit: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch
HALEIWA, HI – February 1, 2023: Kelly Slater pictured at the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline Men’s Round 1 at The Banzai Pipeline in Haleiwa, HI on February 1, 2023. Credit: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch
HALEIWA, HI – February 1, 2023: John John Florence pictured at the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline Men’s Round 1 at The Banzai Pipeline in Haleiwa, HI on February 1, 2023. Credit: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch
HALEIWA, HI – February 1, 2023: Ezekiel Lau pictured at the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline Men’s Round 1 at The Banzai Pipeline in Haleiwa, HI on February 1, 2023. Credit: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch
HALEIWA, HI – February 1, 2023: Seth Moniz pictured at the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline Men’s Round 1 at The Banzai Pipeline in Haleiwa, HI on February 1, 2023. Credit: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch