Come float above the 'forgotten island of Santosha' and admire the dreamlike lefts at Tamarin Bay

New Zealand's east facing coasts have been cranking over the last few days.

As the forerunners of last Friday's XXL swell began to hit, photographer Chris White figured it was gonna be a dramatic day at Waimea Bay.

The drama, however, began well before he arrived at the bay.

Mick Fanning takes a break from curious maneaters, dodgy judges, glittering awards nights, and family tragedy, during a trip to the Mentawais.

Punchy wedges, hollow vectors, few kooks: Welcome to Duranbah on the Med!

If you've been watching the recent clips from Jaws and thinking "there's just no way I'd be out there" then perhaps this clip from Nelscott Reef is more up your alley.

Jonathon Gubbins sitting pretty inside a wonderful Peruvian left.

Competition supposedly brings out the best in everyone, but after watching this clip of Dusty Payne I'm now not so sure. 

Comedy equals tragedy plus time, right?

So go on, have a good chuckle as these poor unfortunates cop some XXL carnage.