Tahiti Gallery: Surfer Jordy Smith looking relaxed in a perfect Teahupoo barrel
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Take one last look at an epic year in surfing

That’s a wrap for 2016. Here are some of our greatest hits.
Written by Andrew Lewis
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Jamie O'Brien

American Jamie O’Brien has made it in the world of professional surfing because he's doing things that nobody else can do.

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Kolohe Andino

Multiple USA National Champion, Kolohe Andino, is one of the most followed, photographed and successful surfers on the planet.

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Jordan Smith

A powerful regular-footer from Durban in South Africa, Jordy Smith is a regular winner on the World Surf League Championship Tour.

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Michel Bourez

Michel Bourez is known as 'The Spartan' in the surfing world for good reason; his supreme physique and surfing prowess make him a warrior out on the ocean.

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The best of Red Bull Surfing's 2016

Looking back at some of the biggest moments in a historic year for surfing.

Jamie O'Brien
A great story is all about great bookending: starting on a high point and ending on a high point. Luckily for us in the world of surfing, that's exactly how 2016 unfolded.
From El Niño bombs at Jaws in February to midnight sessions under Norway's northern lights in December, it's all packed into the edit above, brought to you by some of the world's best surfers – guys like Mick Fanning and Jamie O'Brien, Anthony Walsh and Mason Ho.
Jordy Smith dawn patrol in France

Jordy Smith dawn patrol in France

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Surfer Mason Ho stands up tall on a huge wave at Pipeline break in Hawaii.

Mason Ho stands and delivers at Pipeline

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Surfer Mick Fanning surfing at night under the Northern Lights in Narvik, Norway

Mick Fanning under the bright lights of Norway

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Surfer Trevor Carlson photographed from a drone at Jaws break in Hawaii

Trevor Carlson, full tilt

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Of course, great surfers need to team up with great filmers, and this year, we tapped some of the best, including Jacob Wooden, Matt Kleiner, Alex Laurel, and Maui Media Cartel. Take one last look at the year that was, and then buckle up for an epic 2017.

Part of this story

Jamie O'Brien

American Jamie O’Brien has made it in the world of professional surfing because he's doing things that nobody else can do.

United StatesUnited States

Kolohe Andino

Multiple USA National Champion, Kolohe Andino, is one of the most followed, photographed and successful surfers on the planet.

United StatesUnited States

Jordan Smith

A powerful regular-footer from Durban in South Africa, Jordy Smith is a regular winner on the World Surf League Championship Tour.

South AfricaSouth Africa

Michel Bourez

Michel Bourez is known as 'The Spartan' in the surfing world for good reason; his supreme physique and surfing prowess make him a warrior out on the ocean.

FranceFrance
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