In his 27 years of hunting waves in Alaska, @joshmulcoy had never seen this wave (above) break before. But when his truck coincidentally broke down near a freak sandbar on a familiar stretch of shoreline during his latest trip up north, he ended up stumbling upon the session of a lifetime. For a gallery of Mulcoy’s great Alaskan score, follow our link in bio. Shot by @markomcinnis #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: @matahidrollet, standing under what looks like all the water in the South Pacific. Stay tuned for more glory and carnage from yesterday’s XXL Teahupoo session. Shot by @badboyryry_ #SURFERmagazine

When it comes to ephemeral gifts from Mother Nature, there’s nothing more thrilling than the tube and romantic as flowers. Which is why photographer @the_check_republic’s mash-up of these two phenomenons is so hypnotic. #SURFERmagazine

Teahupo’o scene report: it’s huge right now. @lucaschumbo just wrangled this square slab. Video: @griffin_cola #SURFERmagazine

Will @kellyslater (above) rain 10.00s at Teahupoo? Will a rookie climb the ranks? Will a wildcard cause a major upset? Who do you think will win the Tahiti Pro? To see our Fantasy Surfer picks, head to our site. Shot by @badboyryry_ #SURFERmagazine

@keliamoniz, noseriding at Mach speed with style and poise to burn. Captured beautifully by @morganmaassen. #SURFERmagazine

Want to build your work life around your surf life and not vice versa? By tapping into your creative skills as a freelancer, you can work remotely from the shoreline of your favorite break (and never miss out when it's pumping). For the ups and downs of the gig life, head to our site. #SURFERmagazine

From San Diego to Santa Cruz, the California coastline is dotted with some of the best longboarding waves in the world. In a new series, we're celebrating some of the iconic breaks that have defined the California longboard scene over the decades. Wrapping up the list is perhaps the most aptly named surf spot around, Pleasure Point. Head to our site for more. Presented by @havaianasusa. Photo: @grantellis1 #LetsSummer

If you’re looking for a job with an office literally on the water, then being a boat captain is the right profession for you. For more about the surfy perks of a life on the high seas, visit our site. Shot by @toddglaser #SURFERmagazine

When surf school’s out for winter, instructor @hammered_sam (above) has the free time and funds from working those long summer hours to enroll himself into some cold seasonal tubes. For more on why being a surf instructor is a great job for a surfer, head to our site. Shot by @ryanmackphoto #SURFERmagazine