Few people ever touch their particular corner of the world, culturally, geographically, or spiritually, like Hawaii’s Rell Sunn. She was, still is really, the undisputed queen of Hawaiian surfing. Hit our link in bio for why Rell is the human embodiment of Aloha.

Mexipipe specialist @coconogales, under the hood of a dreamy one. Shot by @lucano_hinkle_photo.

Grant Ellis, our longtime photo editor, opened an art gallery. “Ultimately it’s not about me,” says Ellis. “I don’t want it to be my gallery, I want it to be a space where artists can put up their work, to connect with other people and put their stuff out in the world.” Hit our link in bio for more about @risingcogallery. Surf photos by @grantellis1. Portrait and gallery shots by @wheresgabs.

Backside beachbreak spelunking by @kei_kobayashi and @torreymeister during California's latest run of southern energy. Filmed by @evo_n8. Edited by @hunterjoness/@hjcreativee.

If there’s a wave shelving over a dry reef anywhere on Oahu, @cocom4debarrelkilla and @sheldoggydoor are on it. Literally on the reef, we mean. Bouncing on it, rolling over it, ass over teakettle, nearly naked, roped to a board with lots of pointy bits. And goodness, do we love it. Filmed by @riordanpringle.

After tearing her MCL in Waco last year, @xococoho returned for redemption. Hit our link in bio for the full cut. Filmed by @jimmicane.

“Surfing allows an escape into nature and the unpredictable forces of the ocean," says @taylor_knox. "There’s something about feeling waves pour over you. Each duck dive feels like it’s washing your soul clean.” Photo by @toddglaser.

The preferred podcast for shred heads, wax heads, kooks and barneys has transcended the audio medium and is ready to light up your retinas like @jedaum_smith and @vaughandeadly's synapses after a handful of gold caps. The inaugral episode of @theswellian TV features @wadegoodall, @surfcore2001 and a scene report from SURFER's own @todprod. Enjoy the teaser above and hit our link in bio for the full three-hour broadcast from the Swellian's hazy doomsday surf bunker, UTFS! Surf footage by @shanefletcher from “Pentacoastal”. “Ain’t That Swell TV” filmed by @funboysforlyf.

Wait for it... @ohgreatsea's classic line, photobombed by local progressive aerialist in grey suit. Filmed by @peytonwillard_.

Raglan corduroy, as seen from 250 miles above Earth’s surface. Shot by surfer/astronaut/bad-ass @astro_Christina while traveling at 17,500 miles-per-hour in orbit aboard the International Space Station. We spoke with Christina about scoping surf spots from space, microgravity, @nasa life and more. Hit our link in bio to launch.