The race for the World Title is heating up and current rankings leader, @gabrielmedina, could be crowned the World Champion at the 2018 MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal if he wins the entire event. If not, the title will be determined in Hawaii. For more info, head to our site. Photo: @tallteef #SURFERmagazine

@jordysmith88 wetting his rail on some Peniche wedges this week. Video: @wezlew #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: No need to travel to a foreign locale when your home break looks like this. Newport Beach during Hurricane Sergio. Shot by @driftwoodfoto. #SURFERmagazine

When you purchase a surfboard, whether you realize it or not, you’re adding to the industry’s history—or possibly altering the course of its future. For features editor @hzahorseman’s latest “Culture” article, follow our link in bio. Art by @jean_jullien. #SURFERmagazine

There are lofty punts, then there’s this feat by @dionagius. Video: @james_cambo #SURFERmagazine

Decisions, decisions. New Jersey, presenting a few enticing options. Photo: @yewwville #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: Sandbar rapture on the Outer Banks. Shot by @robbievallad. #SURFERmagazine

The CDC released their report from the BSR Cable Park following the tragic death of New Jersey surfer Fabrizio Stabile, who was exposed to a brain-eating amoeba. The report states that although the amoeba wasn’t detected in their tests, “Epidemiologic and environmental assessment indicates that exposure likely occurred at this facility.” According to a statement from BSR, they will be installing a new filtration system before they reopen the wave pool in March. For more information, follow our link in bio. Photo: @grantellis1 #SURFERmagazine

We’ve added a whole new collection of SURFER sweaters, like the new Script Crew Neck Fleece (above), to our @united_surf store. Photo: @juliangoulian. #SURFERmagazine

@julian_wilson just claimed the win at the Quiksilver Pro France in a neck-and-neck battle with wildcard @ryancallinan. Congratulations Julian. Stay tuned for a full recap of the event. Photo: @badboyryry_ #SURFERmagazine