Hurley Pro surf competition

Mick Fanning catches a wave in the finals of the Assn. of Surfing Professionals’ Hurley Pro event at Low Trestles, near San Clemente, Calif.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Two surfers at the Hurley Pro event at the Lower Trestles.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Fans watch competitors from the shore at the Assn. of Professional Surfers Hurley Pro event at the Lower Trestles.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Dane Reynolds, who finished second at the Hurley Pro surfing event, completes a 360-degree turn.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Mick Fanning holds up the flag of Australia after winning the Hurley Pro event, beating out Dane Reynolds of Ventura for first.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

A lone surfer emerges from the water at Lower Trestles, south of San Clemente, where the Hurley Pro surf competition is on hold until more favorable conditions prevail. The delay is caused by a high tide and small waves.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Pro surfer Rob Machado is surrounded by his fans after trying a few of the waves. The Hurley Pro surf competition at Lower Trestles has been delayed.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Pro surfer Rob Machado tries a few of the waves while the Hurley Pro surf competition at Lower Trestles, south of San Clemente, is put on hold until more favorable conditions arrive.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Australian surfer Kai Otton goes over the top of a wave during a freestyle show at Lower Trestles.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Brazilian surfer Heitor Alves participates in a freestyle show at Lower Trestles.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Six-month-old Matai Meyer and his father are among those turning out at Lower Trestles.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Spectators and photographers catch some ZZZZZZs at Lower Trestles.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)