@keliamoniz, noseriding at Mach speed with style and poise to burn. Captured beautifully by @morganmaassen. #SURFERmagazine

Want to build your work life around your surf life and not vice versa? By tapping into your creative skills as a freelancer, you can work remotely from the shoreline of your favorite break (and never miss out when it's pumping). For the ups and downs of the gig life, head to our site. #SURFERmagazine

From San Diego to Santa Cruz, the California coastline is dotted with some of the best longboarding waves in the world. In a new series, we're celebrating some of the iconic breaks that have defined the California longboard scene over the decades. Wrapping up the list is perhaps the most aptly named surf spot around, Pleasure Point. Head to our site for more. Presented by @havaianasusa. Photo: @grantellis1 #LetsSummer

If you’re looking for a job with an office literally on the water, then being a boat captain is the right profession for you. For more about the surfy perks of a life on the high seas, visit our site. Shot by @toddglaser #SURFERmagazine

When surf school’s out for winter, instructor @hammered_sam (above) has the free time and funds from working those long summer hours to enroll himself into some cold seasonal tubes. For more on why being a surf instructor is a great job for a surfer, head to our site. Shot by @ryanmackphoto #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: @koasmith, racking up a whole lot of shaded yardage at Skeleton Bay. Shot by @ianthurtell #SURFERmagazine

If you’re looking for a job that gives you the same rush as dropping in on a screamer, then being a firefighter might be a good fit. Part two of our series on the best jobs for surfers highlights firefighters (like @jugjugheadhead above, who answers the call of a dangerous slab between shifts). Head to our site for more. Shot by @russellordphoto

Photo of the Day: No black ball, no problem. @gato_son, gliding past a school of Orange County waders. Shot by @_wyattstark_ #SURFERmagazine

When it comes to balancing real life with surf life, being a lifeguard is a pretty good gig. For the first of our five-part series about the best jobs for a surfer, we tapped seasoned North Shore lifeguard @davewassel (above) for details about his surf-friendly profession. Read in full on our site and stay tuned for more best surf jobs. Shot by @chachfiles #SURFERmagazine

“That family atmosphere, the acceptance of different styles and cultures, hanging on the beach all day, that’s what inspired me,” @surfinmexico, founder of the @mexilogfest, said. “And that’s a big part of what Mexi Log Fest is all about. Bringing that California vibe down to Mexico.” We were embedded with the San O crew for the 2019 event. Pick up a copy of our Fall issue, or follow our link in bio, to read “New Traditionalists” in full. Shot by @hisarahlee / @sanonofresurfco #SURFERmagazine