2011 Hyundai Surf Nationals - Day 1

Above: About 10.30am on the morning of Day One of the Hyundai National Surf Champs. Massive sets rolling in through St Clair from way out the back, while Middles and St Kilda are just storm washes of foam. Below: The Esplanade holding the comp scene with Judges tent in the middle and the green and red flags.

Above: Massive sets rolling through made a tough paddle out for all competitors. Below: one of the better wind-swept faces goes unridden.

Above: the photog crew and spectators search the comp field for a decent wave. Below: Fat rolling closeouts.

Below 3: competitors.