There are plenty of peacocks in our sport, but our most beloved icons—the surfers other surfers want to be like—are the ones who make surf stardom seem like an afterthought, like something they could just as easily do without, or something they aren’t even particularly comfortable with. For @hzahorseman’s “Culture” essay from the latest issue, head to our site. Artwork: @jean_jullien

Photo of the Day: @surf.and.destroy locked and loaded in a Maui drainer. Shot by @1more808 #SURFERmagazine

The 2018 SURFER Awards presented by @paumauivodka was a night to remember. We thank all the winners, nominees, our readers and the surfing community. For a gallery of the night, head to our site. Photos: @grantellis1 #SURFERmagazine

After giving us a look into the 2018 Eddie Aikau opening ceremony, @koarothman takes kids with cystic fibrosis surfing at an @mauliolafoundation event (above), hosts a beach clean up and more. For the full edit, head to our site. Video: @jack_g_808 // @quiksilver #SURFERmagazine

With the Pipe Masters just around the corner, World Title contender @julian_wilson has been putting in time under Pipeline’s curtain. Video: @jimmylees #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: @robinhoodadventures finds a hollow corner as the corduroy stacks in San Francisco. Shot by @adamwarmington. #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: @dusty_payne all wrapped up in blue on Maui this week. Shot by @1more808 #SURFERmagazine

Tonight is the night! The red carpet kicks off at 6pm. Tune in to the 2018 SURFER Awards presented by @paumauivodka at 8pm Hawaii Standard Time in our link in bio for the live show. #SURFERmagazine #SURFERAwards

In maxing Sunset Beach, @zekelau walked through the competition to take home the win at the 2018 Vans World Cup.  He absolutely overwhelmed the field with timeless power surfing. Congrats Zeke! Stay tuned for a full recap of the event. Photo: @tallteef // @badboyryry_ #SURFERmagazine

We’re in total disbelief at this insane funhouse ride @camrichards just scored at second reef Pipe. Video: @mattkuji #SURFERmagazine