Surf
Photos that capture the unruly beauty of Northern California
From surf to turf — After working as a surf photographer in Orange County for five years, Kenny Hurtado headed north to San Francisco, where he fell in love with the wild landscapes and local community spirit.
Written by: Laura Isabella
Life advice from a nomadic surfer who hunts in the wild
Lessons learned along the way — Never staying in one place for long, Jérôme Sahyoun travels the world balancing his experience as a pro-surfer, fisherman and wild-boar hunter – part of a tireless strategy to squeeze the most out of life.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Surf scores: Soundtracking the waves with CJ Mirra
The Monday Mix — The composer, known for his dreamy and evocative surf film soundtracks, shares his Monday mix – featuring tracks from Nils Frahm, Colin Stetson and Boards of Canada.
Written by: HUCK HQ
A surfer's life-changing road trip from Brazil to California
Wanderlust meets activism — Years after her father and friends travelled across Latin America with just surfboards and a van, Antonia Wallig is reliving that journey with her own gang of four. Only this time, instead of riding waves just for the thrill of it, these surfers are determined to make a positive social impact along the way.
Written by: Niall Flynn
In a world of wannabes, Lee-Ann Curren transcends labels
Huck x Vans — Pro surfer and musician Lee-Ann Curren is coming of age in a world where her two passions feel inescapably connected. But as the offspring of big personalities who felt the same way, she’s determined to carve her own path. As part of Parallel Stance, a new series by Huck and Vans about converging passions, the 28-year-old shows us how she does it.
Written by: Michael Fordham
How running helped Lucy Campbell surf like a pro
Huck x HOKA ONE ONE — With an eye on the 2020 Olympics, surfer Lucy Campbell is hoping her athletic instincts will pay off on a quest for gold. Lucy's story is the latest in our Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.
Written by: Sam Haddad
Big-wave rider Ross Clarke-Jones has zero fucks to give
Mad Wax Redux — Ross Clarke-Jones starred in one of the high points of '80s surf culture. Thirty years on, Mad Wax is being re-issued in a Quiksilver capsule collection. We caught up with the man himself and learned why some things never change.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Could the sea be destroying surfer’s immune systems?
Sick ocean, sick humans — A worrying new study shows that surfers are three times more likely to host antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their guts than non-surfers – but what does that really mean?
Written by: Mara Johnson-Groh
Shahla Yasini is leading a surf revolution in Iran
Riding a wave — In the quiet Iranian village of Ramin, a revolution is underway. At its helm is Shahla Yasini - the first Iranian woman to have surfed in the country.
Written by: Giulia Frigieri
Exploring Cuba’s underground surf scene
Stories, film and photographs — A new photo book tells the untold story around surfing – which is technically still illegal in Cuba – through stories, art and photography.
Written by: HUCK HQ