Photo of the Day: @makaimcnamara, knifing into a hefty Pipeline peak during the 2019 @dahui Backdoor Shootout last week. Shot by @chachfiles. #SURFERmagazine

We often take our surfboards, and the immense thought that goes into them, for granted. But we certainly shouldn't. Our latest issue pays homage to the craft of shaping and those who inspire us to get in the bay to tinker away with chunks of foam for ourselves. For @todprod’s latest “Editor’s Note”, follow our link in bio. Photo: @grantellis1 #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: The North Shore’s master of fun, @cocom4debarrelkilla, sliding his way through a pristine Pipe peak at the @dahuiofficial Backdoor Shootout. Shot by @chachfiles. #SURFERmagazine

@dylangraves’ series “Weird Waves” has granted him the opportunity to check many unique experiences off his surfing bucket list. In the latest episode, Graves not only surfs Bend, Oregon’s best river wave, he does so with none other than Mr. Pipeline himself, @gerrylopezsurfboards. Watch the latest episode in our link in bio. Video: @poorolddave // @vanssurf #SURFERmagazine

Santa Barbara surfer Chris Brown, a former World Tour competitor and perennial Rincon standout, has passed away. There are few details surrounding his passing at this time. Our deepest condolences to Brown’s family and friends. Photo: @chrisburkard

“You spin me right round baby right round, like a record baby.” @patrickgud nails an end section with a dizzying maneuver that immediately triggers that earworm of an ‘80s song. Video: @alexkilauano #SURFERmagazine

With a career spanning more than five decades, self-taught photographer @chrisklopf has sought to capture the wild and free spirited nature of surfing in his own way. Follow our link in bio for Klopf’s “Showcase,” recently featured in our magazine. #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: @dylangraves, putting every inch of his 6’9” to use in San Diego yesterday. Shot by @grantellis1. #SURFERmagazine

The “This Is Livin’” movie starring @koarothman is here, and judging by the trailer above, the film is a barrel fest of the highest order. For those in Hawaii, head to @surfer_thebar on the North Shore tomorrow night for the world premiere. For everyone else, fear not, an online release is just around the corner. Video: @jack_g_808 // @quiksilver #SURFERmagazine

Wear a bit of SURFER history with our latest cover tee featuring the classic 1980 Craig Peterson shot from one of his many surf adventures. Shop now in our @united_surf store. Photo: @juliangoulian #SURFERmagazine