Surfing Issue

Searching for Meaning in the Waves

With an interest in surf photography, Chris DeLorenzo jumped into the ocean with his camera.

By Jack Seemer
5 Heritage Surf Brands, from Head to Toe
The ’60s and ’70s are described as the golden age of surfing, when t…
By Jack Seemer
Blood, Sweat and Wood at Maine’s Grain Surfboards
Some of the world’s best wooden surfboards are being made in York, M…
By AJ Powell
The Art of Surfboard Shaping in the Big City
Union Surfboards, based in Brooklyn, provide surfers of all levels w…
By Sung Han
25 Best Surf Spots in the USA
The best breaks in the United States, from Makaha Point, HI to Monta…
By Andrew Connor
Jul 27, 2015
The Best Workout Gear for Surfers (on Dry Land)

Can’t make it to the ocean?

By Andrew Connor
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Jul 24, 2015
How to Make the Perfect Fish Taco

We traveled to Brooklyn, where the executive chef of Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.

By Jack Seemer
Jul 23, 2015
The Best Wetsuits to Surf Year Round

For the casual surfer or the diehard, year round or just the summer months, these are the best wetsuits out there.

By Bryan Campbell
Jul 22, 2015
15 Great Surf Instagram Accounts
When you’re stuck at a desk, in a flyover state, or just someplace where the ocean’s flat, open Instagram and surf vicariously through …
By Tucker Bowe
Jul 22, 2015
Dress like Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves in Point Break

Set in early ’90s L.A., surfing and bank robbery collide for the ultimate rush in Point Break.

By Jack Seemer
Jul 22, 2015
Is Surf Photography Art? Chris Burkard Says Yes

We spoke with surf and adventure photographer Chris Burkard about his new gallery in Avila Beach.

By Caitlyn Shaw
Jul 24, 2014
Viewfinder: This Is Dane Reynolds

Dane Reynolds sparked controversy in 2012 when he dropped out of competitive surfing.

By Nick Milanes
Jul 24, 2014
48 Hours of Sun and Swell in Montauk
When we invited Forest Woodward, one of our favorite photographers, to Montauk for the weekend, we had no idea we’d be graced with the …
By Guest Writer
Mar 13, 2014
Photo Essay: Distant Shores
Surf photographer Chris Burkard’s latest project is a 180-page hardcover with photos from diverse locations including Alaska, Chile, Ic…
By Jeremy Berger
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Mar 13, 2014
Gray Skies, Snow, and Surfing

In New England, winter surfers spend the summer dreaming of frigid waters, storms and angry seas.

By Jon Gaffney
Mar 13, 2014
Kit: Winter Surfing
When it comes time to hit the surf and temps are in the 30s rather than the 70s, the right gear is the difference between channeling Bo…
By Jon Gaffney
Dec 5, 2013
30 Minutes With: Robert August
If you’re looking for a lesson in the good life, look no further than Robert August. At 18 he starred in The Endless Summer, the first …
By Jeremy Berger
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Sep 5, 2013
Surf’s Up: 5 Great All-Around Surfboards
Choosing a surfboard is no simple matter. There are lots of factors to consider, like the shape of the board, the size, rocker and rail…
By Jeremy Berger