The Red Bull Illume is an international photography competition. In 2016, a record-breaking 34,624 images were submitted by 5,646 photographers from 120 countries! Below are some of our favourite surf photos from the finalists. Enjoy.

Photo by Corey Wilson
Photo by Jody MacDonald
Photo by Stuart Gibson
Photo by Luke Shadbolt
Photo by Russ Hennings
Photo by Ben Thouard
Photo by Kenny Martinez
Photo by Fred Pompermayer
Photo by Nathaniel Harrington
Photo by Zak Noyle
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