Home to some of the world’s richest natural resources, the African continent has plenty to be proud of when it comes to wave riches too. From a left-hander in the Namibian dessert that people keep on declaring to be the world’s most perfect wave to the return of J-Bay to the world tour schedule, here’s another round-up of this winter’s incredible highlights on the Dark Continent.

Featured Surfers:
Granville West
David Brand
Benji Brand
Josh Redman
Donovan Zoetmulder
Llewellyn Whittaker
Tom Curren
Matt Wilkinson
Joel Parkinson
Owen Wright
Mick Fanning
Dale Staples
Beyrick De Vries