Surfing legend Kelly Slater competes in his quarter-final before being defeated by Adriano de Souza of BrazilPhotograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty ImagesSlater paddles against the current during his quarter-final heat against De SouzaPhotograph: Victor Decolongon/Getty ImagesDe Souza competes in the men's quarter-final heatPhotograph: Jeff Gross/Getty Images
A jubilant De Souza returns to dry land after defeating SlaterPhotograph: Victor Decolongon/Getty ImagesRob Machadoof the US turns off the top backside during his heat against Michel BourezPhotograph: Victor Decolongon/Getty ImagesCJ Hobgood hits the lip frontside en route to winning his morning heatPhotograph: Victor Decolongon/Getty ImagesPatrick Gudauskas of the US competes in his quarter-finalPhotograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty ImagesA large cowd packs the beach to watch Brett Simpson from the US beat Australian Mick Fanning during the finalPhotograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty ImagesDaniel Dhers of Venezuela competes in the Nike 6.0 HB BMX Pro alongside the surf eventPhotograph: Jeff Gross/Getty ImagesA competitor slides his tail on the top of the ramp during the Converse Coastal Carnage skateboard eventPhotograph: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images
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