Whether you want to chill on Biscarrosse beach or watch a good movie with friends, your surf school Gang Surf She presents what she considers to be the best stories about surfing:
🎬 The Best Surf Movies
- Point Break (1991) – Classic action movie
A cult film starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, mixing surfing, heists and the philosophy of surfing. - Chasing Mavericks (2012) – An inspiring true story
The story of Jay Moriarity, a young surfer determined to face the monstrous waves of Mavericks. - The Endless Summer (1966) – THE cult surf film
A docu-fiction that follows two surfers traveling the world in search of the perfect wave. - Soul Surfer (2011) – A true and inspiring story
Hawaiian surfer Bethany Hamilton lost an arm in a shark attack at age 13, but despite everything, she returned to face the waves with extraordinary determination. - Blue Crush (2002) – Women's Surfing
A film showcasing female surfers and the beauty of Hawaiian waves. - Drift (2013) – The spirit of surfing in the 70s
Inspired by true events, it follows two brothers who start a surfing business in Australia.
📺 Surf-Spirit Series
1. Surviving Summer (Netflix)
A rebellious New York teen is sent to Australia to live with a family of surfers. Teen drama, big waves, and an Indian Ocean vibe.
2. Barons (2022) – ABC Australia
Back to the 70s, when surfing became an industry. Rivalries, freedom and business – all against the backdrop of Australian beach culture.
🎥 Documentaries That Speak to the Surfer's Soul
- Riding Giants (2004) – The history of big wave surfing
A fascinating documentary about the evolution of big wave surfing and its pioneers. - Momentum Generation (2018) – The rise of a legendary generation
The story of Kelly Slater and his friends who revolutionized professional surfing. - Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton (2017) – The pioneer of big wave surfing
A captivating portrait of Laird Hamilton, an icon of extreme surfing. - Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable (2019) – Resilience and self-improvement
An inspiring documentary about surfer Bethany Hamilton and her triumphant return to the world of surfing. - Step Into Liquid (2003) – An ode to the love of surfing
A celebration of surf culture across different generations and destinations.
📚 Books about Surfing
- Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life – William Finnegan
Pulitzer Prize, a magnificent autobiography about a life dedicated to surfing and travel. - Let My People Go Surfing – Yvon Chouinard
The story of Patagonia's founder and his philosophy of surfing and responsible business. - Breath – Tim Winton
A coming-of-age novel about a teenager who discovers surfing and its dangers. - The History of Surfing – Matt Warshaw
A true bible for understanding the evolution of surfing, from its beginnings to today. - For the Love – Kelly Slater
The autobiography of the greatest surfer of all time.