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A film by Matt George and Fabian Von Holzen<br /><br />Nusa Cana, a legacy rum brand from Indonesia, had a unique idea when it came to making a short film on their brand ambassador Rio Waida. With Rio Currently ranked 20th in the world and a household name in Indonesia, Nusa Cana wanted to dive deeper into the origin story of Rio and his against-all-odds rise into the top ranks of the pro surfing. Not just your standard clips and chaos edit, the company, who remained the sole funder of the project, wanted to take a far more personal approach in order to feature the spirit of Indonesia as much as the incredible surfing of Rio Waida. Reaching out to Filmmakers Matt George and Fabian Von Holzen, the resulting collaboration was a very different vision for today’s surf media. Here is a film that slows things down and allows a very unique surfer to share his life, the challenges he has faced and his inner spiritual thoughts as he moves into the future on his hero’s journey.

Pertama: The Rio Waida Story

17th November, 2025

A film by Matt George and Fabian Von HolzenNusa Cana, a legacy rum brand from Indonesia, had a unique idea when it came to making a short film on their brand ambassador Rio Waida. With Rio Currently ranked 20th in the world and a household name in Indonesia, Nusa Cana ...

From the beach to the pool, ride along with Brett Barley, Rosy Hodge, Luca Padua, Brett Simpson, Kolton Sullivan and Nate Zoller as they put the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss through the paces on a mission from Cardiff By The Sea, through the scorching California desert, before eventually pulling into the Palm Springs Surf Club for an evening of barrels and good times.

Chevrolet x Surfer: 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss Desert Surf Mission

1st October, 2025

From the beach to the pool, ride along with Brett Barley, Rosy Hodge, Luca Padua, Brett Simpson, Kolton Sullivan and Nate Zoller as they put the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss through the paces on a mission from Cardiff By The Sea, through the scorching California desert, before eventually ...

What's up, guys! Today on the channel we're embedding you into the world of surfing's most influential female vlogger, Eryn Krouse, as she captures her life on the road in Japan (and everywhere else). <br /><br />Hailing from San Clemente, CA, Krouse is admittedly not famous for chasing slabs or doing airs, but because her content is relatable, honest, and well-crafted. Fans report finding it "calming." What do you think? Click SUBSCRIBE before you comment, and check out more on @ErynKrouse <br /><br />Thanks @5hourenergyshot for making this series possible. <br />Edited by @noahalani

MEET THE VLOGGERS: Eryn Krouse

7th November, 2024

What's up, guys! Today on the channel we're embedding you into the world of surfing's most influential female vlogger, Eryn Krouse, as she captures her life on the road in Japan (and everywhere else). Hailing from San Clemente, CA, Krouse is admittedly not famous for chasing slabs or doing airs, ...

Iconic surf filmmaker Taylor Steele has been filming surfing with 11-time world champ Kelly Slater for over 30 years now. From their early days of Momentum (1992) to more recent releases like Proximity (2017), they've created a lot of iconic surf sections. But which ones are The Most iconic? Surfer Magazine sat down with Taylor to let him pick his Top Five.<br /><br />Filmed & edited by Nathan Myers<br />Additional BTS footage by Nathan Myers<br />@5hourenergyshot <br /><br />Watch the full Taylor Steele film archives on RedBullTV: <br />https://www.redbull.com/us-en/collections/films?filter.disciplineId=rrn:content:collections:1ba08986-df3a-439f-a0bf-5c12a2f57f0e<br /><br />Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to Surfer for more exclusive content.

Kelly Slater's TOP FIVE Surf Sections by Taylor Steele

1st November, 2024

Iconic surf filmmaker Taylor Steele has been filming surfing with 11-time world champ Kelly Slater for over 30 years now. From their early days of Momentum (1992) to more recent releases like Proximity (2017), they've created a lot of iconic surf sections. But which ones are The Most iconic? Surfer ...

Congratulations Lucas "Chumbo" Chianca on riding the biggest wave of 2024 -- awarded at this year's Big Wave Challenge in Nazare, Portugal. Chianca actually dominated the nominations with 2 of 3 finalists. @LucasChumboOficial <br /><br />Thanks @5hourenergyshot for powering this event.

This is the Biggest Wave of the year.

1st November, 2024

Congratulations Lucas "Chumbo" Chianca on riding the biggest wave of 2024 -- awarded at this year's Big Wave Challenge in Nazare, Portugal. Chianca actually dominated the nominations with 2 of 3 finalists. @LucasChumboOficial Thanks @5hourenergyshot for powering this event. ...

While the Big Wave Challenge primarily awards single big-wave rides, the most prestigious award of the night is reserved for the rare surfer able to produce multiple "best" rides at different spots around the world. As we know from his multiple nominations (include Best Wipeout and Ride of the Year) as well as the onslaught of big-wave heroics on his @NathanFlorence YT channel, no one is more deserving of the win that NATHAN FLORENCE. Here he accepts his award.<br /><br />Thanks to @5hourenergyshot for making this event possible. <br /><br />Click SUBSCRIBE for all the latest from the world of surf.

Nathan Florence win Surfer of the Year (2024) @bigwavechallenge @NathanFlorence

31st October, 2024

While the Big Wave Challenge primarily awards single big-wave rides, the most prestigious award of the night is reserved for the rare surfer able to produce multiple "best" rides at different spots around the world. As we know from his multiple nominations (include Best Wipeout and Ride of the Year) ...

San Diego big-wave charger Jojo Roper claims biggest paddle-in wave for his ride at Mavericks. From the 2024 Big Wave Challenge powered by 5-Hour Energy.

Biggest Paddle-In Wave of 2024 (Mens): JOJO ROPER #5hourenergy #bigwavesurfing

31st October, 2024

San Diego big-wave charger Jojo Roper claims biggest paddle-in wave for his ride at Mavericks. From the 2024 Big Wave Challenge powered by 5-Hour Energy. ...

Katie McConnell claimed biggest paddle-in wave of 2024 at the Surfer Big Wave Challenge powered by 5-Hour Energy

Biggest Paddle-In Wave of 2024 (Womens): Katie McConnell #5hourenergy #bigwavesurfing

30th October, 2024

Katie McConnell claimed biggest paddle-in wave of 2024 at the Surfer Big Wave Challenge powered by 5-Hour Energy ...

Lucas "Chumbo" Chianca won the Biggest Wave of 2024 at the Surfer Big Wave Challenge, powered by 5-Hour Energy -- here he recalls the wave just after learning he's won.<br /><br />Thanks to @5hourenergyshot for making this big wave moment possible. <br /> @surfermag @LucasChumboOficial

Lucas Chianca claims Biggest Wave of 2024 at the Surfer Big Wave Challenge, powered by 5-Hour Energy

25th October, 2024

Lucas "Chumbo" Chianca won the Biggest Wave of 2024 at the Surfer Big Wave Challenge, powered by 5-Hour Energy -- here he recalls the wave just after learning he's won.Thanks to @5hourenergyshot for making this big wave moment possible. @surfermag @LucasChumboOficial ...

Aussie big wave charger Laura Enever claimed the Surfer of the Year award at the 2024 Big Wave Challenge this year. Here's her recollection her legendary ride of the year at Shipstern's Bluff.<br /><br />Thanks to @5hourenergyshot for making this big wave moment possible. <br /> @surfermag

Laura Enever's Take Your Shot Moment from 2024 Big Wave Challenge

25th October, 2024

Aussie big wave charger Laura Enever claimed the Surfer of the Year award at the 2024 Big Wave Challenge this year. Here's her recollection her legendary ride of the year at Shipstern's Bluff.Thanks to @5hourenergyshot for making this big wave moment possible. @surfermag ...

San Diego big wave charger Jojo Roper claimed the Biggest Paddle-In win at the 2024 Big Wave Challenge this year. Here's his recollection of the legendary ride just after finding out he won.<br /><br />Thanks to @5hourenergyshot for making this big wave moment possible. <br />@surfermag @jojoroper4296

Biggest Paddle-In award winner JoJo Roper's Take Your Shot moment #5hourenergy #bigwavesurfing

24th October, 2024

San Diego big wave charger Jojo Roper claimed the Biggest Paddle-In win at the 2024 Big Wave Challenge this year. Here's his recollection of the legendary ride just after finding out he won.Thanks to @5hourenergyshot for making this big wave moment possible. @surfermag @jojoroper4296 ...

Fifteen-year-old Steve "Baby" Roberson won the Young Guns award at the 2024 Big Wave Challenge this year for his performance at Jaws, which he started towing into shortly after learning to walk. Here's his interview from Nazare', Portugal just after winning the award.<br /><br />Thanks for @5hourenergyshot for presenting this award and Take Your Shot moment.<br /><br />Remember that swell? https://www.surfer.com/culture/15-year-old-steve-roberson-black-friday-swell-peahi

Young Gun Award winner Steve Roberson's "Take Your Shot" Moment from the Big Wave Challenge

24th October, 2024

Fifteen-year-old Steve "Baby" Roberson won the Young Guns award at the 2024 Big Wave Challenge this year for his performance at Jaws, which he started towing into shortly after learning to walk. Here's his interview from Nazare', Portugal just after winning the award.Thanks for @5hourenergyshot for presenting this award and ...

What's up, guys! On today's episode, we're cruising the Australian coast with "Weird Waves" founder Dylan Graves -- aka ‪@dylangraveyt‬ -- as he searches for something strange to surf. From his versatile surfing, musical oddities, and friendly curiosity, Graves is as likable a human as you're likely to find.<br /> <br />Why does he seek out such weird weird waves? Watch and find out.<br /><br />And click SUBSCRIBE already, dangit -- we've got so much more coming and don't want you to miss a thing.<br /><br />CHECK OUT DYLANS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUwZMeUsJl9xJEk2Ege0nbA<br /><br />Filmed by Harry Triglone and @FUN_BOYS_MEDIA@funboysforlyf <br />Footage courtesy of @DylanGravesYT <br />Produced by Nathan Myers ‪@nathanmyers1253‬ <br /><br />‪@surfermag‬ <br />‪@5hourenergyshot‬<br />#meetthevloggers #surfermagazine

Meet The Vloggers: Dylan Graves

23rd October, 2024

What's up, guys! On today's episode, we're cruising the Australian coast with "Weird Waves" founder Dylan Graves -- aka ‪@dylangraveyt‬ -- as he searches for something strange to surf. From his versatile surfing, musical oddities, and friendly curiosity, Graves is as likable a human as you're likely to find. ...

Big Wave Challenge "Ride of the Year" winner Soli Bailey shares his "Take Your Shot" 5-Hour Energy moments from the 2023/2024 Big Wave Season from the Live Award Show in Nazare, Portugal. <br /><br />#nathanflorence #5hourenergy #surfer #bigwavechallenge #bigwavesurfing #nazare #florencemarine #vans

Soli Baily's Take Your Shot Big Wave Moment

22nd October, 2024

Big Wave Challenge "Ride of the Year" winner Soli Bailey shares his "Take Your Shot" 5-Hour Energy moments from the 2023/2024 Big Wave Season from the Live Award Show in Nazare, Portugal. #nathanflorence #5hourenergy #surfer #bigwavechallenge #bigwavesurfing #nazare #florencemarine #vans ...

Big Wave Challenge "Surfer of the Year" Nathan Florence shares his "Take Your Shot" 5-Hour Energy moments from the 2023/2024 Big Wave Season. <br /><br />#nathanflorence #5hourenergy #surfer #bigwavechallenge #bigwavesurfing #nazare #florencemarine #vans

Nathan Florence shares his Moments of the Year at the Big Wave Challenge

22nd October, 2024

Big Wave Challenge "Surfer of the Year" Nathan Florence shares his "Take Your Shot" 5-Hour Energy moments from the 2023/2024 Big Wave Season. #nathanflorence #5hourenergy #surfer #bigwavechallenge #bigwavesurfing #nazare #florencemarine #vans ...

The Surfer Big Wave Challenge -- powered by 5-Hour Energy -- will air live from Nazaré, Portugal at 4 pm EST / 1 pm PST.<br /><br />The show will present $150,000 in awards for men and women for categories including Surfer of the Year, Biggest Ride, Best Paddle in the Wave and Wipeout of the Year. Tune in live for this epic event.<br /><br />More info on www.surfer.com<br />Big Wave Challenge www.surfer.com/big-wave-challenge<br /><br />#SurferBWC2024 #Surfer_Mag #5hourENERGY

The Big Wave Challenge Awards 2024 — LIVE from Nazaré, Portugal

20th October, 2024

The Surfer Big Wave Challenge -- powered by 5-Hour Energy -- will air live from Nazaré, Portugal at 4 pm EST / 1 pm PST.The show will present $150,000 in awards for men and women for categories including Surfer of the Year, Biggest Ride, Best Paddle in the Wave and ...

Tune in right here or surfer.com for the LIVE broadcast of the Surfer BIG WAVE CHALLENGE, powered by 5HE, to watch the very best rides of 2024 win $150,000.

Watch Big Wave Riders of 2024 win $150,000 LIVE #bigwavesurfing #5hourenergy #bigwavesurfer #surfer

18th October, 2024

Tune in right here or surfer.com for the LIVE broadcast of the Surfer BIG WAVE CHALLENGE, powered by 5HE, to watch the very best rides of 2024 win $150,000. ...

Endless summer. That's what this is. Right now, the water's getting colder. The days are getting shorter. Winter is coming. But the Clips of the Summer just stay the same. <br /><br />So, if you're feeling sad about putting on the wetsuit again, you can play this montage of all our favorite submissions from the last 10 weeks of epic clips and free money. <br /><br />There's no additional prizes... but just for fun: WHO WON THE HEAT? Best Clip of the Whole Summer. Comment below. <br /><br />Big thanks to @5hourenergyshot for hosting such a fun event, and thanks to everyone who participated. You guys rip. Let's do this again. Clips of the Winter, anyone?

CLIPS OF THE SUMMER — The Best Of...

10th October, 2024

Endless summer. That's what this is. Right now, the water's getting colder. The days are getting shorter. Winter is coming. But the Clips of the Summer just stay the same. So, if you're feeling sad about putting on the wetsuit again, you can play this montage of all our favorite ...

The late, great surf-POV legend Mikala Jones always said that a good POV clip should contain multiple angles in one shot -- and Max nails that concept with this one. Plus it just feels like fun -- which is what it's all about. <br /><br />So, congrats to Max Beach on winning the DJI POV Award from the Clips of the Summer competition. Max, assuming that's your real name ("Max Beach", come on!), we'll be sending you a DJI Osmo Action 4 to continue honing your excellent POV skills courtesy of @osmo_global #djiosmoaction4

Max Beach wins Clips of the Summer DJI POV Award

9th October, 2024

The late, great surf-POV legend Mikala Jones always said that a good POV clip should contain multiple angles in one shot -- and Max nails that concept with this one. Plus it just feels like fun -- which is what it's all about. So, congrats to Max Beach on winning ...

Congrats Cam Richards. This clip just feels like summer.<br /><br />And that's a wrap on this year's Clips of the Summer II contest. <br />@5hourenergyshot

Clips of the Summer Winner: Cam Richards #nofomosummer #surfing #clipsofthesummer

9th October, 2024

Congrats Cam Richards. This clip just feels like summer.And that's a wrap on this year's Clips of the Summer II contest. @5hourenergyshot ...