Here we've displayed a list of the best Surfing films : Riding Giants(2004), The Endless Summer(1966), Dogtown and Z-Boys(2001), The Endless Summer II(1994), Chasing Mavericks(2012), Otelo Burning(2011), Billabong Odyssey(2003), Soul Surfer(2011), Highwater(2008), Breath(2017), Surf's Up(2007), Gidget(1959) ... ...
Documentary
USA|France
2004
102 Minutes
surfer skateboarder thrilling wild intense fascinating hawaii waimea bay beach san francisco ocean surfing passion thrill seeking sports culture pursuit temptation adventure 2000s
Documentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture.
Documentary
USA
1966
92 Minutes
surfer friend filmmaker beautiful woman native wild cheeky cool hawaii australia south africa california beach ocean surfing vacation travel adventure quest 1960s
The crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries. Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, and ends up finding quite a few in addition to some colorful local characters.
Documentary
USA
2001
89 Minutes
skateboarder surfer teenager frenetic powerful gripping los angeles santa monica, calif. street rebellion skateboarding subculture surfing quest discovery rise 1990s
Documentary about the pioneering 1970s Zephyr skating team.
Documentary
USA
1994
107 Minutes
Robert August T.J. Barron Jeff Booth Bruce Brown Todd Chesser Tom Curren Mike Diffenderfer Darrick Doerner Herbie Fletcher Sunny Garcia Johnny Boy Gomes
filmmaker surfer windsurfer bodyboarder striking cool alaska france fiji south africa australia hawaii surfing journey travel adventure discovery escape 1990s
Bruce Brown, king of surfing documentaries, returns after nearly thirty years to trace the steps of two young surfers to top surfing spots around the world. Along the way we see many of the... See full summary »
Adventure, Drama
USA
2012
115 Minutes
Gerard Butler Jonny Weston Elisabeth Shue Abigail Spencer Leven Rambin Greg Long Peter Mel Zach Wormhoudt Devin Crittenden Taylor Handley Cooper Timberline
surfer mentor girlfriend mother bully inspiring touching spirited santa cruz, calif. pacific ocean beach household surfing life story friendship overcoming the odds jay moriarity rise pursuit 2000s
When young Jay Moriarity discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it.
Drama
South Africa
2011
72 Minutes
Jafta Mamabolo Tshepang Mohlomi Thomas Gumede Nolwazi Shange Sihle Xaba
young man brother star surfer murder victim gritty powerful sad thrilling south africa beach ocean stardom surfing murder murder case revenge revenge 21st century
When 16 year old Otelo Buthelezi, his best friend, New Year, and his 12 year old brother, Ntwe, are invited to the beach-house of their new friend, Tau Modise, they step into a world ... See full summary »
Documentary
USA
2003
87 Minutes
Shawn Barron Layne Beachley Ken Bradshaw Ken "Skindog" Collins Brad Gerlach Brian L. Keaulana Mike Parsons Bill Sharp Darryl Virostko
surfer athlete thrilling incredible intense ocean california tahiti australia france hawaii surfing travel competition sports adventure pursuit 2000s
Action sports documentary that follows the industry's best big wave surfers as they travel the world searching for the largest waves that nature has to offer. The journey spanned 18 months, 6 continents and produced up to 70 foot waves.
Drama
USA
2011
106 Minutes
AnnaSophia Robb Helen Hunt Dennis Quaid Lorraine Nicholson Carrie Underwood Sonya Balmores Kevin Sorbo Ross Thomas Cody Gomes Arlene Newman-Van Asperen Irie Driscoll
teen girl surfer mother father friend uplifting endearing beach hawaii ocean shark attack surfing competition determination overcoming the odds quest transformation 2000s
Teenage surfer Bethany Hamilton overcomes the odds and her own fears of returning to the water after losing her left arm in a shark attack.
Adventure, Documentary
USA
2008
90 Minutes
director martin scorsese filmmaker engaging well hawaii triple crown contest surfing rivalry
"High Water" is an action-packed adventure centered around surfing's Triple Crown competitions,the professional surfing tour's final three competitions held each year on the North Shore of ... See full summary »
Drama
Australia
2017
115 Minutes
Simon Baker-Denny Samson Coulter Ben Spence Elizabeth Debicki Richard Roxburgh Rachael Blake Miranda Frangou Jacek Koman Megan Smart Brock Fitzgerald
young boy surfer friend family member powerful inspiring emotional passionate australia ocean house truck coming of age growing up surfing friendship relationships discovery growing up love
After developing an interest in surfing, a teenage boy and his friend forge an unlikely friendship with an older surfer.
Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Adventure
USA|Canada
2007
85 Minutes
teenager penguin friend former champion competitor charming cool creative hilarious antarctica surfing championship mentorship life lessons underdog transformation rise rivalry unknown era
A behind-the-scenes look at the annual Penguin World Surfing Championship, and its newest participant, up-and-comer Cody Maverick.
Romance
USA
1959
95 Minutes
Sandra Dee James Darren Cliff Robertson Arthur O'Connell The Four Preps Mary LaRoche Joby Baker Tom Laughlin Sue George Bobby Ellis
teenager teen girl surfer father mother amusing charming southern california surfing romance summer love discovery forbidden love growing up underdog 1950s
A young girl discovers surfing and love (in that order) during one transitive summer.
Drama
USA
2002
102 Minutes
Eric Christian Olsen Stacy Edwards Jeremy Sumpter Giuseppe Andrews Chaka Forman Mark Harmon Lukas Behnken Archie Kao Shelby Fenner
brother boyfriend gang leader surfer mother girl emotional heartwarming engaging california beach house ocean surfing relationships family coming of age romance brotherhood growing up
Two brothers and their surfing buddies face new challenges and adventures over the course of a memorable summer.
Documentary
Australia
2012
95 Minutes
Christopher Nelius
giant australian champion intense storm legends surfing rivalry
A 3D adventure into the world of big wave surfing with Aussie tow-surfing legend Ross Clarke-Jones and two-time World Champion Tom Carroll.
Mystery & Thriller, Adventure
USA
2016
87 Minutes
Blake Lively Óscar Jaenada Brett Cullen Sedona Legge Pablo Calva Diego Espejel Janelle Bailey Ava Dean Chelsea Moody
medical student woman surfer shark man native chilling frenetic intense island beach ocean boat rock formation airplane loss isolation surfing shark attack danger
A mere 200 yards from shore, surfer Nancy is attacked by a great white shark, with her short journey to safety becoming the ultimate contest of wills.
Comedy
Australia|USA
2000
95 Minutes
Lauren Ambrose Thomas Gibson Nicholas Brendon Kimberley Davies Matt Keeslar Charles Busch Beth Broderick Danni Wheeler Nick Cornish Andrew Levitas Amy Adams
surfer actress murderer detective campy madcap beach california surfing murder possession mental illness violence revenge pursuit 1960s
Chicklet is a sixteen-year old tomboy who's desperate to be part of the in-crowd of Malibu beach surfers. She's the typical American girl - except for one little problem: her personality is split into more slices than a pepperoni pizza.
Musical, Romance
USA
1962
103 Minutes
Elvis Presley Joan Blackman Angela Lansbury Nancy Walters Roland Winters John Archer Howard McNear Steve Brodie Iris Adrian Darlene Tompkins Jenny Maxwell
surfer singer matriarch girlfriend friend lighthearted campy uplifting beach mansion bus hawaii surfing rebellion singing youth forbidden love growing up transformation 1960s
After arriving back in Hawaii from the Army, Chad Gates (Elvis Presley) defies his parents' wishes for him to work at the family business and instead goes to work as a tour guide at his girlfriend's agency.
Adventure
USA
1964
101 Minutes
Fabian Tab Hunter Peter Brown Shelley Fabares Barbara Eden Susan Hart James Mitchum Anthony Hayes Roger Davis Catherine McLeod
surfer college student romantic interest rival mother friend lighthearted spirited thrilling pacific ocean beach oahu, hawaii surfing competition romance friendship determination adventure rivalry love
A group of friends go to Hawaii in order to practice surfing, their favorite sport. But this is not all they do there - they also find love...
Comedy
USA
1961
102 Minutes
James Darren Deborah Walley Michael Callan Carl Reiner Peggy Cass Eddie Foy Jr. Jeff Donnell Vicki Trickett Joby Baker Don Edmonds
teenager teen girl surfer father mother dancer amusing lighthearted spirited hawaii surfing romance vacation growing up love rivalry 1960s
Francine (Gidget) is desperate: her parents want to force her to come with them on vacation to Hawaii - just during the two weeks when her beloved "Moondoggie" is home from College. When he... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
1963
101 Minutes
Bob Cummings Dorothy Malone Frankie Avalon Annette Funicello Harvey Lembeck Jody McCrea John Ashley Morey Amsterdam Eva Six Dick Dale David Lanfield
surfer professor anthropologist teenager campy amusing california beach teenage rebellion romance surfing rivalry temptation growing up 1960s
The first of the five official American-International "Beach Party" movies. Anthropology Professor Robert Orwell Sutwell and his secretary Marianne are studying the sex habits of teenagers.... See full summary »
Romance, Drama
USA|Germany
2002
104 Minutes
Kate Bosworth Matthew Davis Michelle Rodriguez Sanoe Lake Mika Boorem Chris Taloa Kala Alexander Ruben Tejada Kaupena Miranda Asa Aquino Faizon Love
surfer best friend football player love interest sister roommate lighthearted emotional heartwarming inspiring hawaii beach house school ocean skate park competition friendship beach culture surfing
As a hard-core surfer girl prepares for a big competition, she finds herself falling for a football player.
Adventure
USA
1998
96 Minutes
Shane Dorian Matt George Matty Liu Shaun Thompson Maylin Pultar Bret Michaels Brion James Brian L. Keaulana Darrick Doerner Peter Cabrinhaa Rush Randle
surfer friend professional girl father confident melodramatic inspiring ocean madagascar bali hawaii beach surfing obsession training tragic death romance travel adventure
Three pro surfers - gifted Shane, once-great Mickey and rising young star Keoni travel to Madagascar, Bali and Hawaii in search for the ultimate wave.
Drama
USA
2013
90 Minutes
Eric Roberts Jason Castro Sydney Penny Adam Horner Katie Garfield Justin Barnhill Louis Mandylor
grandfather girl boy surfer inspiring engaging chicago small town surfing moving relationships family dreams transformation
Jake seems to be good at one thing: making enemies. Will his interest in a pretty surfing prodigy lead to more trouble?
Musical, Comedy
USA
1964
94 Minutes
Frankie Avalon Annette Funicello Don Rickles Luciana Paluzzi John Ashley Peter Turgeon Jody McCrea Candy Johnson Little Stevie Wonder Morey Amsterdam Buddy Hackett
surfer girlfriend trainer bodybuilder contessa manager airy playful uplifting malibu, calif. beach beach culture surfing bodybuilding love triangle culture clash jealousy rivalry revenge love
Local beach-goers find that their beach has been taken over by a businessman training a stable of body builders.
Action
USA
1993
86 Minutes
Ernie Reyes Jr. Rob Schneider Nicolas Cowan Leslie Nielsen Tone Loc Ernie Reyes Sr. Keone Young Kelly Hu Tad Horino John Karlen
surfer brother father ninja tyrant warlord amusing outlandish playful los angeles island village china coral reef surfing kung fu destiny fighting evil kidnapping psychic phenomena
Two boys learn from a mysterious warrior that they are the heirs to the throne of Patusan and set out to overthrow the current monarchy.
Comedy
USA
2008
85 Minutes
Matthew McConaughey Alexie Gilmore Jeffrey Nordling Sarah Mason Zachary Knighton Cassandra Hepburn Todd Stashwick Nathan Phillips Ramon Rodriguez
surfer love interest businessman beach bum mentor manager amusing brash cool beach malibu, calif. office ocean surfing self-respect video games professionalism boredom meaning of life transformation
A wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.
Drama
South Africa|New Zealand|Indonesia
2014
92 Minutes
Scott Eastwood Cheryl Ladd Patrick Lyster Rachel Hendrix Scott Mortensen Nikolai Mynhardt Diana Vickers Matt Bromley Rosy Hodge
surfer love interest best friend emotional cape town danger change love surfing love
When a surfer is pronounced dead after an accident, he's faced with a choice: remain in the eternal afterlife or return and share his experience with the world.
Drama
Australia
2003
98 Minutes
Ryan Kwanten Simone Kessell Jarrod Dean Jeremy Sims Tony Bonner Carmen Duncan Nathaniel Lees Tony Poli Abigail Bianca Shane Briant Boris Brkic
surfer father manager girlfriend drug dealer spectacular engaging sydney, australia beach gas station courtroom prison drug smuggling father/son relationship trial bitterness surfing dreams rise transformation
Nick McCallum is mechanic who trades in his wrench for a surfboard, going against the wishes of his father-- a former surfing legend who lost his ability to walk after a horrible accident on the water.
Comedy
USA
2006
93 Minutes
Harland Williams Corey Sevier Lee Norris Sisqó Miko Hughes Eriko Ryan Carnes Taylor Negron Diane Delano Laura Bell Bundy Lin Shaye
misfit student snob hippie jock dream girl madcap hilarious offbeat outlandish costa rica laguna beach, calif. surfing competition teamwork underdog transformation 2000s
A rag-tag bunch of seniors, complete outsiders at their surf-crazed Laguna Beach High School, decide to crash the biggest team surf contest. In order to prevail, however, they must do one ... See full summary »
Kids & Family, Drama
1999
96 Minutes
Brandon Baker Kirsten Storms Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Lee Thompson Young Yuji Okumoto Mary Page Keller Zachary Bostrom Gregory Itzin Steve Van Wormer Cylk Cozart Tony DiFranco
surfer grandfather father friend teen girl rival lighthearted positive amusing spectacular vermont mountain hawaii high school lodge house new town fitting in surfing love triangle
A teenage Hawaiian surfer moves to Vermont, where his grandfather helps him become a first-class snowboarder.