THE World Surf League (WSL) Australian Grand Slam of Surfing series has issued a green alert for the Gold Coast Pro, Stradbroke Island to commence on Tuesday, October 6.
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A solid easterly swell has been forecast for next week with mostly favourable winds giving event organisers the perfect opportunity to run the second event of the series.
"There looks to be a great easterly trade-wind swell filling in early next week," said contest director Renato Hickel.
"We've been monitoring it closely and it's lining up well with the South Stradbroke Island swell window.
"We're confident that we should see some great waves in the three-to-six foot range over Tuesday and Wednesday with windows of light favourable winds.
"It's shaping up to be another fantastic event in The WSL Countdown, in particular, the Australian Grand Slam of Surfing."
The event will see 24 of Australia's best surfers, including Culburra Beach siblings Owen, Tyler and Mikey Wright, go head to head in their respective divisions.
The opening heat of the event will see current leader and two-time WSL world champion Tyler Wright come up against Macy Callaghan and Sophie McCulloch in what is sure to be a barnstorming matchup.
Olympic qualifier Owen will battle Stu Kennedy and wildcard Chris Bennetts in heat two while Mikey faces Wade Carmichael and Soli Bailey in heat three.
Adding to the high stakes, men's and women's overall series champions will each win $20,000 to donate to a charity of their choice.
The Australian Grand Slam of Surfing will run across the nation between September 1 and October 31.
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