Following the controversial announcement of this year’s WSL Big Wave Awards nominees, we called up event founder Bill Sharp to discuss makes vs. no makes, the ambiguity of measuring a giant wave’s height and more. For his full interview, follow our link in bio. Photo: @chachfiles #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: An Indonesian freight train mowing down a few unlucky souls on the inside. Shot by @chachfiles. #SURFERmagazine

The parents of Fabrizio Stabile–the New Jersey Surfer who passed away from a “brain-eating amoeba” shortly after surfing the BSR Surf Resort last year–have filed a lawsuit against the park seeking more than $1 million in damages. For more information, head to our site. Photo: @petertaras #SURFERmagazine

@live.fast.die.old is one of the most outspoken, innovative, and polarizing figures in surfing. His new profile edit, "Opinionated Passion," takes a look beyond his rabble-rousing Instagram comments, exploring how Layer's fiery personality and passion for surfing has seen him pushing more boundaries than any other modern surfer. Watch the full film in our link in bio. Video: @juneshineco // @takeshelterprod #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: Here’s to keeping the Earth’s gems, like Padang Padang here, blue, green and clean. Happy Earth Day, everyone. Shot by @chachfiles. #SURFERmagazine

[SWIPE RIGHT] Let the @quiksilver #EchoBeach2019 caption contest begin! Swipe to see one of Mike Moir’s iconic photos, give us your wittiest caption, tag three friends and follow Quiksilver to be in the running to win an ‘80s-inspired prize pack and @wavetoolssurfboards twin-fin. #SURFERmagazine

Want to win a killer @quiksilver prize pack including a @wavetoolssurfboards twin fin? If you can make us laugh with a caption for one of Mike Moir’s colorful ‘80s Echo Beach photos, you’ll be in the running to win Quik’s new collection that pays homage to the loud, radical style of the era (as well as the aforementioned board). Follow the directions below to enter. ⁣⁣ ⁣ 1. “Write a funny caption.” Save the emojis for another day. Let your whit shine through!⁣⁣⁣ 2. “Tag three friends.” If a buddy wins, they owe you a couple sessions on your new 80’s sled.⁣⁣⁣ 3. “Follow Quiksilver.” After-all, they’re the ones hooking you up!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ THE KICKOFF⁣ ⁣ The first post goes live at 12pm PST. The four kick off rounds for the Quiksilver Giveaway Prize packs are April 22nd, May 6th, May 20th, and June 3rd.⁣ ⁣ THE GRAND PRIZES⁣ ⁣ On June 29th, the two best caption contest writers overall will win either a Danny Kwock and Jeff Parker Wave Tools Model Surfboard. Keep checking your DMs to see if you’re one of the lucky winners.

Photo of the Day: @knostthankyou, perched on an Indo peeler. Shot by @grantellis1. #SURFERmagazine

@jackrobinson_official has fittingly joined the tube-savvy ranks of the @volcomsurf team. To watch his new barrel-packed edit, head to our site. #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: When the wind looks right and the crowd looks even better. Shot by @grantellis1. #SURFERmagazine