The Test was just the beginning. The @wsl will host at public event at the Surf Ranch in May of 2018. Full story in the link in bio. More information as it becomes available. Photo: @wsl. #SURFERphotos

Sometimes less is more. Check out our classic logo pocket tee, along with the rest of SURFER's @united_surf collection, by clicking the link in our bio. #SURFERgear

Those lucky enough to be in the Outer Banks during Hurricane Jose experienced one hell of a Summer send off. Photographer @mattlusk curated a gallery of the finest moments from the peak of the swell in OBX. Click the link in bio for the full gallery. #SURFERphotos

Topping our list of the "10 Best Surf Towns in America" is Haleiwa, Hawaii. Nestled at the end of the 7-mile miracle, Haleiwa offers an idyllic island lifestyle and some of the greatest, most iconic waves on the planet. Here local @joelcenteio tears the top off his local break. Click the link in bio for more on the winning surf town. Photo: @grantellis1. #SURFERphotos

Spat out of a Desert Point cannon, @rolstie sets his eyes on the next section. For more of Lombok's legendary left, check out SURFER Staff Photographer @chachfiles latest gallery on our site. #SURFERphotos

From Cape Hatteras to New York, it was an all-time day on the East Coast today. Photo: @danielpullen on the Outer Banks, NC. #SURFERphotos

Photo of the Day: @k_epic_mendia_ at The Boom. Shot by @meatballlifestyle. #SURFERphotos

No matter how perfectly man can refine a wave, nature still does it better. Yesterday, @fullnelson_photo and @_balaram were in Long Beach to see this perfect A-frame from Hurricane Jose, which, according to Stack, has led to some of the best conditions in New York that he's seen in years. Click the link in bio for the latest "Behind The Photo." #SURFERphotos

We're down to the final two spots on our "10 Best Surf Towns in America" list. Santa Cruz, California has always had a vested interest in everything surf. Year-round swell, dozens of quality waves in town or a short drive away, and a rich history of pioneers and underground legends make Santa Cruz one of the most unique surf hubs in the country. Head to our site for more on the second place winner. Photo: @chachfiles. #SURFERphotos

Now that the dust has settled, what does yesterday's event at Kelly's Surf Ranch, and our reactions, say about the future of surfing? Click the link in bio for @seano888's latest "Doherty Report." Photo: @john_john_florence shot by @toddglaser. #SURFERphotos