For the locals of China’s Hainan Island, watching their surf culture grow in the area over the last few years has been quite the ride. In the first episode of “Local Flavor,” the Hainan Island surf community shares how much it means to them having hosted their very first @vans Duct Tape Invitational. For the full episode, follow our link in bio. Video: @perrygershkow // @andreacolemanphoto #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: Northern California corduroy. Shot by @perrygershkow. #SURFERmagazine

For over 50 years, photographer @artbrewer has been capturing surfing’s most iconic characters, the unique culture and some of the best waves in the world. This Saturday, 12/15 from 4-8pm, @surferthebarjax will be hosting a gallery, silent auction and Talk Story with Art himself. Hope to see you all there. #SURFERmagazine

After a grueling Pipeline Invitational, @ryancallinan and @benjibrand have both earned themselves a spot at the #BillabongPipeMasters. Video: @wsl #SURFERmagazine

SURFER Magazine’s late founder, filmmaker, photographer, writer, artist and hardcore surfer, John Severson, would have turned 85 today. Mahalo, Sevo and rest in peace. Photo: Ron Stoner #SURFERmagazine

"Looking for the waves in the Arctic isn't easy," says videographer @benweiland in our new winter surf adventure short, “A Race Against Time.” Accompanied by photographer @ellithor and OBX’s @brettbarley, the crew traverses the far reaches of the Arctic to find a perfect empty right-hander. Full film live on our site now. Presented by @seikowatchusa. #SURFERmagazine

@sierralerback gliding in gold. Video: @roxface #SURFERmagazine

With the Billabong Pipe Masters likely kicking off tomorrow, the SURFER editors picked who they think will take home the event win and the 2018 World Championship in the process. Let us know who you think will win in the comments. Photo: @toddglaser #SURFERmagazine

Photographer @lawrence_photo has teamed up with writer @leomaxam to create a stunning photo book that documents how the @citysurfproject, a San Francisco-based organization focused on exposing local students to surfing, is changing lives in the Bay Area. For the latest “Agents of Change,” head to our site. Presented by @cobianfootwear. #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: @kalooneytunes, swinging into an unruly Pipeline cavern. Shot by @grantellis1. #SURFERmagazine