The 2018 Meo Rip Curl Pro has seen @gabrielmedina inch closer to another World Title, @filipetoledo trip up, and @julian_wilson fight to take the race to Hawaii. For @seano888’s recap of the event so far, head to our site. Photo: @tallteef #SURFERmagazine

Voting for the 2018 SURFER Awards has opened. Have you voted for your favorite male and female surfers of 2018 yet? If not, make your voice heard and cast your vote in our link in bio. Presented by @paumauivodka. #SURFERmagazine

@evangeiselman embodies the frenetic pace and relentless passion of a driven athlete. Follow him into his “Frame of Mind” presented by @dragonalliance. #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: @tommy_cantrell finding shade from the early morning glare at the Wedge. Shot by @driftwoodfoto. #SURFERmagazine

If this clip of @nicvonrupp in Portugal didn’t make the cut of his new movie, “Rail Road,” you can bet whatever footage did make into the film is absolutely mental. Nic is hosting a premier of the film in Peniche, Saturday 10/20. Video: @timelapse_media #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: An emerald tube goes untouched somewhere in Portugal. Shot by @alanvangysen. #SURFERmagazine

Southern California Edison, environmental groups, surfers and local residents all want the spent nuclear fuel out of San Onofre. So what’s it going to take to make that a reality? Follow our link in bio for SURFER Editor @todprod’s look into the truth behind San O’s nuclear waste issue. Photo: @mylesmess #SURFERmagazine

It's time that time of year again for you, our dear reader, to vote for your favorite surfers in the world for the 2018 SURFER Awards. Since 1963 surfers have casted their votes for the annual SURFER Awards. From Phil Edwards, the first winner, to John John Florence, the last, who do you think should be added to the iconic echelon of SURFER Award winners?  Let us know who you think will win in the comments below. Follow our link in bio to make your vote heard. Presented by @paumauivodka. #SURFERmagazine

The 2018 SURFER Awards, the biggest night in surfing, is right around the corner, and we’ve partnered with our friends at PAU Maui Vodka to give one lucky winner the full VIP treatment for this year’s show. The winner will get a trip for two to Oahu, a two-night stay at Turtle Bay Resort for the 2018 SURFER Awards, a trip for two to Maui to tour the PAU Maui Vodka distillery and more. Enter today by tagging a friend below and following @paumauivodka for your chance to win (21+ Only.) #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: Southern California got its first taste of fall offshores yesterday morning. Shot by @lucarelliphoto. #SURFERmagazine