Rip Curl: Gabriel Medina is mobbed by fans after winning his Round 2 heat.
Rip Curl: Gabriel Medina is mobbed by fans after winning his Round 2 heat.
Rip Curl: Gabriel Medina is mobbed by fans after winning his Round 2 heat.
Rip Curl: Taylor Knox stops to sign autographs after failing to qualify for Round 3 of the Rip Curl Pro.
Rip Curl: Taylor Knox stops to sign autographs after failing to qualify for Round 3 of the Rip Curl Pro.
Rip Curl: Taylor Knox stops to pose for photos after failing to qualify for Round 3 of the Rip Curl Pro.
Rip Curl: Heitor Alves heads down to his heat.
Rip Curl: Matt Wilkinson struts down the stairs in his Riddler wetsuit.
Rip Curl: Wilko heads out to do battle.
Rip Curl: Miguel Pupo getting in the zone, listening to some tunes as he waxes his board.
Rip Curl: CJ Hobgood returns to the stands after finishing his heat in second place, behind his brother.
Rip Curl: This fan enjoys the view from the Bells Bowl Bar.
Rip Curl: The surfers kick back in their lounge.
Rip Curl: Alejo Muniz heads home after Round 2.
Rip Curl: Bells Beach turns on the weather for fans.
Rip Curl: Nikki Van Dijk signs autographs for young fans
Rip Curl: Justine Dupont looks on ahead of her heat.
Rip Curl: Stephanie Gilmore and a young fan get swamped by water as they pose for a photograph.
Rip Curl: Sofia Mulanovich contemplates the waves.
Rip Curl: Sofia Mulanovich contemplates the waves.