With one month left to tally Smith holds the lead, but faces close contention for the Exposure-Meter crown from Fanning and Irons.

Well, it’s official: Jordy Smith has now received more exposure than any other surfer in the world at this point in the year. For all the details, read more here..

Consistent scoring performances from the top five surfers in the 2008 Surf Exposure-Meter race are making for some tight monthly tallies. Only 1,500 points separate Jamie O’Brien, Jordy Smith, and Dane Reynolds—who are sitting in second, third, and forth respectively—so the second place spot could go to any of these guys. Read more here.