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An empty peak rolls through while the lineup is cleared for the beginning of the Hurley Pro. Photo: Tyler Rooke
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Kelly’s patented “statue" wrap. He’s been doing this at Lowers for over 20 years. Photo: Tyler Rooke
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A classic Dane Gudauskas power carve on a classic Lowers left. Photo: Tyler Rooke
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The swells peaked days before the Hurley Pro, but the first day of the waiting period still saw epic conditions and fun surf. Today, the waves continue to pump. Photo: Tyler Rooke
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Hot, humid, and perfect. Photo: Tyler Rooke
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In typical Kelly fashion, he had fun with Lowers with only two other guys out before he got down to business. Photo: Tyler Rooke
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The people love the King. About 90% of the visitors come down to Lowers just to see Kelly. Photo: Tyler Rooke
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Nat Young’s backside game is a thing of beauty. Photo: Tyler Rooke
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One of many groms psyched to show off for the pros in town. Photo: Tyler Rooke
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Hometown hero Pat Gudauskas throwing it up for the Positive Vibe Warriors. Photo: Tyler Rooke
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Italo Ferreira was definitely the stand out on Tuesday; pulling everything and making it look oh so cool.Photo: Tyler Rooke
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Always an honor to see an iconic surfer like Devon Howard style it out. Photo: Tyler Rooke
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Coco Ho surfing as if she needs to enter the Men’s event. Photo: Tyler Rooke
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Free surf or contest, Mick Fanning’s always in fifth gear. Photo: Tyler Rooke
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A few words with the King before round 1. Photo: Tyler Rooke
El Niño, global warming, whatever you want to call it, the Pacific Ocean has been delivering. And just in time for arguably the most anticipated contest of the year. With the recent activity stirring in the south, peculiar weather followed, as the hot, muggy air and ominous clouds gave warning to a few imminent showers.
But even though most enjoy a nice tropical shower, everyone’s eyes were glued to the waves, which were nothing short of a miracle. It has, and continues to be, some of the best few days Lowers has seen in a long time. Here are a few images taken around the 2015 Hurley Pro at Trestles.
