John Florence surfing Backdoor, 2017 - Ryan Miller / Red Bull Content Pool Located at Ehukai Beach on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, this wave is a combination of beauty, power, and risk. When the powerful North Pacific swells arrive between November and February, the North Shore becomes the global epicenter of surfing and bodyboarding. Athletes, photographers, and fans travel from all over the world to witness the spectacle created by waves like Backdoor. Jamie O’Brien in

Surfers gathered in the ocean - Via Surfrider Foundation Instagram Every June 20, thousands of people around the world come together to celebrate a day that honors the relationship between coastal communities and the ocean, promoting marine conservation, surf culture, and the spirit that unites those who share a special connection with the sea. International Surfing Day was established in 2005 by the environmental organization Surfrider Foundation and Surfer Magazine, with th

Surfing in Cuba - Marco Bava / Havana Libre While in much of the world surfing is synonymous with freedom, travel and a connection with the ocean, in Cuba the reality is different. Directed by Corea Mclean, this film follows the story of Frank González and Yaya Guerrero, two key figures within Cuba’s surfing community who, despite a lack of resources and restrictions surrounding water sports, refused to give up their passion. Building his own surfboard - Havana Libre Here, su

Carissa Moore, after winning the Surf City El Salvador Pro - Aaron Hughes / WSL The five-time world champion secured her second title of the season as a mother and is authoring one of the most successful comebacks in professional surfing. She currently sits No. 2 in the world rankings, just 1,575 points behind women's leader Gabriela Bryan. Carissa Moore is proving that her return to the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour is about much more than simply coming back to c

Mutant waves in Puerto Escondido - Via Instagram / Marcial Montereal The interaction between a powerful south groundswell and an intense storm swell is injecting an enormous amount of energy into the waters of Puerto Escondido. With waves continuing to grow and a coastline increasingly battered by the sea, surfers and filmmakers are following one of the most impactful ocean events of recent years. Puerto Escondido is experiencing days of great anticipation; a powerful combina