Another lay day called at Bells Beach

Organisers have put the men's and women's second rounds at Bells Beach on hold for the second-straight day.

Organisers have put the men's and women's second rounds at Bells Beach on hold for a second day. (AAP)

Australian surfing star Mick Fanning will have to wait another day for his sudden-death heat at Bells Beach.

Rip Curl Pro organisers called competition off for a second-straight day on Saturday morning.

Fanning, the defending champion at Bells, and compatriot Joe Van Dijk will open the men's second round when heats resume.

Fanning has won Bells three times and is also a three-time world champion.

But Hawaiian wildcard Mason Ho surprisingly beat Fanning and Freddy Patacchia in their round-one heat.

The women are also waiting for the second round to start.