Since withdrawing from the J-Bay Open back in July, @tylerwright has been out of the contest scene battling a series of illnesses including Influenza A and Post-Viral Syndrome which has plagued her with chronic fatigue for the past 5 months. We wish Tyler all the best and can’t wait to see her back in the lineup. For more info, head to our site. Photo: @tedgrambeau #SURFERmagazine

The SURFER Awards nominees for Best Short are “Space”, featuring @john_john_florence; “Video No. 4", featuring @chippawilson; “Head Noise”, featuring @ilovetables; “Homebody”, featuring @brendongibbens and “Blue Intensity” featuring @danedamus, @patrickgud and more. Check out each nominee on our site and let us know who you think should take home the win in the comments. Tune in 12/6 for the 2018 SURFER Awards presented by @paumauivodka. #SURFERmagazine

Creativity is contagious, and anyone willing to express themselves in a bold, authentic way is liable to become the next Patient Zero, and that’s something we should all encourage and celebrate. Our latest issue, Vol. 59 Issue 7, is an homage to the creative individuals who shape our culture. For @todprod’s latest Editor’s Note, follow our link in bio. Cover: @ilovetables. Photo: @kimfeast_ #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: With waves like this, fall in New Jersey rivals any other of the Garden State’s seasons when it comes to beauty. Shot by @fullnelson_photo. #SURFERmagazine

@twoeyesfilm, the team behind the hilarious mockumentary, “Freezing,” have returned with their new film, “The Outrider,” easily the funniest surf comedy you’ll watch this year. Kick your feet up and enjoy the full film in our link in bio. #SURFERmagazine

@lucaschumbo and @nicvonrupp give the buddy system a whole new meaning on a wide-open Nazaré bowl this morning. Video: @sergiovillalbastudio #SURFERmagazine

“I came to Hainan about four years ago and there were only a few surfers,” log maestro @jquinny told us about the surf scene in China. “At that time the area was pretty undeveloped as well. The place looked pretty different this time around—more buildings, a man-made island, and surprisingly enough, a couple surf schools and clubs.” We caught up with the North Floridian to talk about the emerging Chinese surf culture and his recent @vans Duct Tape Invitational win at Riyue Bay. Full interview on our site. Photo: @jimmicane #SURFERmagazine

SURFER Magazine and our friends at @bingsurfboards want to send you careening down the line on their new model, The Cypress, so we’re giving one away to a lucky winner. Not only that, we’re also hooking that lucky winner up with a $150 gift card for a SURFER Gear online shopping spree. Enter to win in our link in bio. #SURFERmagazine

It should come as no surprise that the three-time Vans Triple Crown Champion, @joelparko, found his way onto the podium once again in Haleiwa today, marking a fitting start to the Tour veteran’s final Hawaii campaign. Congrats Parko! Photos: @tallteef // @badboyryry_ #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: Yesterday, Backdoor came to New Jersey. Shot by @yewwville. #SURFERmagazine