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

Photo of the Day: @gato_son, taking the knee-high slide in Mexico. Shot by @laserwolf.laserwolf. #SURFERmagazine

While the usual standouts like Slater, Medina and Toledo put on top-notch performances, Day 3 of the Corona Open J-Bay belonged to @kanoaigarashi, who stacked the highest heat total of the day. For a full recap from SURFER ‘CT corespondent @seano888, follow our link in bio. Photo: @badboyryry_ #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: Desert Point, providing @charlyquivront room to run last week. Shot by @chachfiles. #SURFERmagazine

@billabongwomens’ new short “Creatures of Color” is a visual feast for the eyes. Captured with some impressive visual effects, @lauraenever, @flickpalmateer and @alessaquizon hack some dreamy tropical walls to pieces in a sea of stunning colors. Follow our link in bio for a taste of infrared beauty. #SURFERmagazine