FACTZ is on a mission to cover the rising stars of the surf world. They get zero attention, and they are some of the most beautiful people on the planet (their souls, not their jawlines, relax).

Whether you’re mesmerized by watching someone crest a beautiful full barrel or like the nail-biting anxiety of watching people drop in on the world’s biggest and meanest waves, surfing offers something for everyone to enjoy.

And surfing has moved from the ocean to the internet – with the next generation of surfing gurus posting their content on social media for all of us to partake in.

One of the world’s best and up-and-coming surfing stars is Maria Riera, I decided. It’s clear from her videos that Riera has an instinct for the water and could be the world’s next best surf star.