Surf movies fall into three distinct genres: The surfing documentary — targeting the surfing enthusiast. The 1960s beach party films — targeting the broader community. Fictional feature …

From big-wave, soundtracked documentaries to family-friendly, feel-good flicks, we count down the most tubular, radical surf movies of all time

Thicker Than Water is a 2000 documentary surf film directed by singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and his film school friend Chris Malloy. It shows surfing footage from different locations like …

The waves, the photography, the story, the surf spots, the surfers, and the spirit are always present in these films. Get and watch the ultimate surf movie collection curated by our panel of …

Sep 28, 2025 · When it comes to capturing the spirit and danger of the sport on film, either through fictional or real-life accounts, there are plenty that have done it well. Here's our list, in …

Sep 1, 2025 · Whether a fan of high-octane surf action or soul-stirring documentaries, dive into our list of the greatest surfing movies of all time, ranked by your peers. Popular films like The …

Discover the best surf movies of all time.

Aug 15, 2021 · More than 500 surf films have been released since filmmakers decided to take on the deep and highly diverse surfing world. These big-budget films, documentaries, and a few …

Sep 18, 2019 · Below is our best effort to compile a definitive list of the films in surfing that broke new ground, took the sport a different direction, told a story that had never been told, or …

Nov 18, 2024 · From iconic classics to new-school edits, here are 15 must-watch surf movies and clips in 2025 to fuel your stoke and inspire your next session.