Raglan corduroy, as seen from 250 miles above Earth’s surface. Shot by surfer/astronaut/bad-ass @astro_Christina while traveling at 17,500 miles-per-hour in orbit aboard the International Space Station. We spoke with Christina about scoping surf spots from space, microgravity, @nasa life and more. Hit our link in bio to launch.

“The Left in Angola is a far less daunting prospect,” says photographer @alanvangysen. “Don’t get me wrong, it also produces incredible tubes but it’s not the backless, below-sea-level type ride you get at Skeleton Bay. Think of it more like Cloudbreak compared to Teahupoo. The entire wave is about three kilometers long and bends around the last corner of sand into an open wall where you can even get some turns in.”

@italoferreira's humble rise to surf stardom reflects the larger shift in Brazil from a third-tier surfing nation on the competitive circuit to its most dominant force. In just the past 6 years, Ferreira — alongside Medina, de Souza, Filipe Toledo and the rest of the generation of rippers dubbed “The Brazilian Storm” — have led Brazil in claiming four world titles and winning 30 out of the past 66 ‘CT events. However, the forecast for Brazil's next generation of pro surfers remains uncertain. Hit our link in bio to find out why. Photo by @chachfiles.

“The ocean is a powerful and mystic energy source," says @bangbangboogie. "When you jump into her beauty, you are reborn. She cleanses you of your sins, her power humbles you. The amount of positive energy in the ocean slows time down. This is why sessions stretch longer, getting barreled seems to stop time, and being held down feels like forever. You turn off from normal realities and experience a unique clarity.” Photo by @grantellis1.

@bruninhosantos sprints the Padang Padang track. Shot yesterday by @friedenpete.