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Instagram: @Jeff Davis

Instagram: @Jeff Davis

The Golden State is living up to its name.

The Golden State is living up to its name.

D T Flemming Beach, outside of Napili, on Maui, was awesome. The picture reminds me of the power, and beauty, of the ocean!

D T Flemming Beach, outside of Napili, on Maui, was awesome. The picture reminds me of the power, and beauty, of the ocean!

The Golden State is living up to its name.

The Golden State is living up to its name.

Signs of the times ... the parking lot at Redondo Breakwall, 1962. John Severson/Puka Puka/Damiani

Signs of the times ... the parking lot at Redondo Breakwall, 1962. John Severson/Puka Puka/Damiani

Pipeline beach in Hawaii, 1962. John Severson/Puka Puka/Damiani

Pipeline beach in Hawaii, 1962. John Severson/Puka Puka/Damiani

Weekend warriors’ at Sunset Beach, California, check on the surfers in 1957. John Severson/Puka Puka/Damiani

Weekend warriors’ at Sunset Beach, California, check on the surfers in 1957. John Severson/Puka Puka/Damiani

Pat Curren and John Elwell check Yokohama Bay, Hawaii, in 1959. John Severson/Puka Puka/Damiani

Pat Curren and John Elwell check Yokohama Bay, Hawaii, in 1959. John Severson/Puka Puka/Damiani

"Thought this was a great way to end the gallery: Laurie Towner, a little too deep. This was the last cover ever of Transworld Surf.

"Thought this was a great way to end the gallery: Laurie Towner, a little too deep. This was the last cover ever of Transworld Surf.

"Hobgood on the takeoff of the same wave as earlier. And in my opinion, the second-heaviest wave ever dropped in to at Teahupoo.

"Hobgood on the takeoff of the same wave as earlier. And in my opinion, the second-heaviest wave ever dropped in to at Teahupoo.

"Soon, the contest will be happening. It's so good when the water is really clear and blue like this. Here's Parko, enjoying the moment."

"Soon, the contest will be happening. It's so good when the water is really clear and blue like this. Here's Parko, enjoying the moment."

"Another small, clear underwater shot. I love these shots so much. Seriously, if I could ever just make a living shooting underwater, I'd ne...

"Another small, clear underwater shot. I love these shots so much. Seriously, if I could ever just make a living shooting underwater, I'd ne...

dogtown zephyr surf team jeff ho

dogtown zephyr surf team jeff ho

Andy Irons

Andy Irons

Nice Empty ~ By Nice Empty

Nice Empty ~ By Nice Empty

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LNF: Diamond of the Desert. A www.LastNameFirst.tv short film feat. Koa Smith + Alex Smith, Travis Smith and Dylan Goodale. In this arid A...

LNF: Diamond of the Desert. A www.LastNameFirst.tv short film feat. Koa Smith + Alex Smith, Travis Smith and Dylan Goodale. In this arid A...

Mikey Wright: Dismount to bodysurf to recover

Mikey Wright: Dismount to bodysurf to recover

turn

turn

The late Andy Irons (HAW) faced local wildcard Hira Terinatoofa in 2003, in one of the day's most anticipated clashes.

The late Andy Irons (HAW) faced local wildcard Hira Terinatoofa in 2003, in one of the day's most anticipated clashes.

Mick Fanning (AUS) only got as far as Round 3 but that was just the start for the elite surfer

Mick Fanning (AUS) only got as far as Round 3 but that was just the start for the elite surfer

Taylor Knox (USA) puts on a show in 2002 to top Australian Luke Hitchings in Round 2 of the Billabong Pro Teahupo'o

Taylor Knox (USA) puts on a show in 2002 to top Australian Luke Hitchings in Round 2 of the Billabong Pro Teahupo'o

In 2002, Australian Shane Powell-- ASP World No. 12 at the time--rode the tube of his life in Round 1,

In 2002, Australian Shane Powell-- ASP World No. 12 at the time--rode the tube of his life in Round 1,

Donavon Frankenreiter

Donavon Frankenreiter

Shark

Shark

Teenage surfers in Florida, 1960s.

Teenage surfers in Florida, 1960s.

Family surf!

Family surf!

wipeout

wipeout

Catamaran Surfing, would love to do this some day

Catamaran Surfing, would love to do this some day