San Clemente’s Kolohe Andino goes backside off the top of a wave during round three of the Men’s US Open of Surfing on Thursday. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)
San Clemente’s Tanner Gudauskas tears into a small backside wave during round three of the Men’s US Open of Surfing on Thursday (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)
Heat winner Miguel Pupo of Brazil attempts an air reverse during round three of the Men’s US Open of Surfing on Thursday (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)
San Clemente’s Tanner Gudauskas cuts back on a wave during round three of the Men’s US Open of Surfing on Thursday (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)
Victor Bernardo of Brazil cuts back on a small wave during round three of the Men’s US Open of Surfing on Thursday (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)
Heat winner Miguel Pupo attempts an air reverse during round three of the Men’s US Open of Surfing on Thursday (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)
Cam Richards attempts a backside air reverse during round three of the Men’s US Open of Surfing on Thursday (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)
Hawaii’s Ezekiel Lau goes off the top of a wave during round three of the Men’s US Open of Surfing on Thursday. Lau won the heat and advances. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)