When the @vans Duct Tape Festival landed in Portugal, @ivanflorence_ , @harrybryant, @ainaraymat and @jimmyjamesparry brought their unique handmade quivers along to the beaches of Ericeira to put them through the paces with a few local test pilots. The DTI is returning to the Vans U.S. Open in just a few weeks, so stay tuned for more. For a full recap of the event, follow our link in bio. Video: @nuno_diass // @timelapse_media // @plmiranda #SURFERmagazine

Now that @koloheandino22 has taken the top spot on the rankings, SURFER 'CT correspondent @seano888 reckons that no one is better placed to win a world title than Brother. Before finals day kicks off, follow our link in bio for a full recap of yesterday's action. Photo: @tallteef #SURFERmagazine

In pumping conditions at Ala Moana Bowls, @hicsurf team members @joshmoniz, @joelcenteio, @seansugihara_ and @nakoa.sabate took the win at the 2019 @oakleysurfing Surf Shop Challenge Hawaii Regional Qualifier. The HIC team will be traveling to Nicaragua to compete at the Nationals later this year. Head to our site for the full event recap. Photos: @b_rocka #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: There are two ways to find shade at Desert Point–one's just a bit more exciting than the other. Shot by @chachfiles. #SURFERmagazine

Sometimes chasing flawless-looking surf isn't all it's cracked up to be. @pgeall and photographer @almackinnon recently traveled to this dreamy right-hander, but surfing the wave certainly didn't come without its challenges. Pete's recount of the trip brings a healthy dose of reality to a scenario that most surfers dream of. For his full article, head to our site. #SURFERmagazine

From San Diego to Santa Cruz, the California coastline is dotted with some of the most storied longboard waves on Earth. In a new series, we're celebrating some of the iconic breaks that have defined the California longboard scene, starting with the perennial hotbed for talented cross-steppers of San Onofre. Follow our link in bio. Presented by @havaianasusa. Photo: @grantellis1 #SURFERmagazine

The South Island of New Zealand is rugged, pristine and has a bevy of empty a-frames, making it the perfect spot for @noahwaggy and @timmymissions to score a well-planned strike. And score they did. Follow our link in bio to watch "Southern Frontier", the latest @oneillusa Strike Mission episode. #SURFERmagazine

Friends let friends share waves. @griffin_cola and @sethmoniz, killing time during an off day at J-Bay Video: @coleyamane #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: Yesterday, Mexico's premier big-wave break granted local standouts (like @marcialmonreal here) and visiting hellmen clean conditions and plenty airplane-hanger-sized tubes to warm-up on before the Puerto Escondido Cup kicked off today. Shot by @lucano_hinkle_photo. #SURFERmagazine

Due to Tropical Storm Barry stirring in the Gulf of Mexico this week, this typically dormant break turned on, providing a few lucky Florida locals with a 1/4 mile runner to play with. Photo: @alex.dantin #SURFERmagazine