The best surfing movies of all time: the 20 best

Former professional surfer and enthusiast Ben Graffy is pursuing his dream of becoming the first person to surf in all 50 states, with the support of the Nub Nation and his loved ones.

In this travel diary, award-winning director Ben Gulliver accompanies seven surfers on a two-year journey to discover isolated, icy waves.

Embark on the journey of your life! Justine Dupont takes you on this big revolutionary wave season! In 2020, Justine has signed an impressive performance, at a level that is rarely achieved in big waves. At À La Folie, experience the ups and downs of her adventure with her, from her brutal sweeps to her crazy drums.

Beyond the Lines gives us a glimpse into the career of one of surfing’s most promising young talents, Kanō Igarashi, as he seeks his first WSL title. The documentary filmed friend, travel companion and photographer Tanner Carney, a rookie riding some of the best waves in the world: Hawaii, Australia, Japan, Mexico and the United States.

Mateo Krepel may have left the world of professional snowboarding, but he is still looking for adventure and has chosen to take on one of the toughest challenges of his life: surfing the biggest waves in Hawaii. Jaws.

OUTDEH is an impressive show for Jamaican youth. It is a cinematic portrait of a new generation in complete transformation, determined to free itself from outdated societal and cultural structures. This young man paints a fresh Jamaican perspective with their way of thinking and unwavering energy. Three young Jamaicans tell their story. Rapper Bickersties dreams of an international career, Shama wants to become the country’s first professional surfer and Romar takes us through life in his community.

Now a speaker and speaker, he is in great demand and knows how to help companies inspire their employees and give them confidence in their abilities. It has already been invited by companies like Google, Sony and MasterCard. With the flip side of fear, he’s thrilled to be able to bring his experience to a wider audience.

Armed with his camera, director Peter Hamblin follows legendary surfer Carissa Moore through the 2019 World Surfing Championships season. With RISS. You will experience all the ups and downs of this adventure up close.

CJ and Damien Hobgood are identical twins whose sibling rivalry and pursuit of individual identity has led to careers. After more than ten years on the professional level, this documentary takes a subtle behind-the-scenes look at the lives of Florida’s most famous surfing twins.

Take surfer and filmmaker Ben Weiland on his eternal voyage to some of the world’s most remote, glacial, but also beautiful coastlines.

Invented 30 years ago, fishboards revolutionized surfing culture. Discover the story of innovative surfboards built for speed, and hear pioneers Steve Lis and Skip Frye tell you how they transformed surfing with their signature boards.

Famed film director Chris Burkard accompanies a group of surfers in search of perfect waves in northern Iceland. Why this trip? To face the waves of the most violent storm the island has known in the last 25 years. Really cool movie.

Armed with their surfboards, motorbike, boat, and car, Harrison Roach and Zee Norris are on their way to discover if their unique surfing dream in the age of GPS and Wi-Fi is still possible. During a 4,000-kilometer journey across the Indonesian archipelago, they managed to touch their target as much as possible in our time. South to Xian is the most remarkable result of their epic.

Follow several generations of professional surfers on a journey around the world through the past, present and future of surfing. This movie is simple yet charming: it makes you want to drop everything and go surfing!

Paradigm Lost is a stunning portrait of one of the world’s most skilled surfers, Kai Linney. Whether it’s windsurfing, kitesurfing, stand-up paddleboarding or riding big waves, Kai Lenny is like a fish in water. Convince yourself!

Take photographer Leroy Bellet on an extraordinary mission: to capture the best surfer hits around the world. To do this, he braves the most dangerous waves in the most famous corners of the planet. Chasing the Shot reveals some of the most amazing images ever shot. The result: a cinematic rendering of the battle between risk and success.

Who is behind the famous name Frank Solomon? Humble, caring, and thoughtful Big Waves? Or a hardened rebel? Man and myth are undoubtedly inseparable. Let’s Be Frank is one of the most whimsical and exciting surf movies ever made. Find out for yourself!

Joe G is a bit like surfing Wes Anderson, and Strange Rumblings is arguably the best movie of his career. From the icy beaches of Iceland to the warm shores of Mozambique, from the iconic corners of Europe to the exotic islands of Brazil, and from the far reaches of Indonesia and beyond, this modern surf film offers you an unforgettable safari to discover the waves of the whole world.

Accompany the craziest surf photographer on the planet in his quest to get the perfect shot that will mark all of his work. A dedicated passion for the most twisted waves, that’s what defines One Shot!

Surfers Slade Prestwich, Frank Solomon and Grant “Twiggy” Baker set out for Madagascar on an epic adventure. There, they trampled virgin lands in search of fresh waves to surf on. Their saga also leads them to the joy of meeting the people of Madagascar. The perfect combination for an amazing surfing trip!