The Surfer's Journal

On the cover of our new issue: A study in midcentury trim through the archivist’s eye of John E.O. Larronde. Photo by Grant Ellis/in situ photo and artifact courtesy of the Museum of Ventura County Larronde Collection. Hit the link to preview TSJ 35.1. surfersjournal.com/issues/35-1/

In our current issue’s Interview, skateboarder and surfer Chris Miller speaks on the balance of style and progression, skating and surfing’s influence on each other, and more. Hit the link to read “Make It Look Easy,” by Elliott Wright. surfersjournal.com/editorial/chri…

Nathan Florence sits down with host Jamie Brisick to talk about mastering fear, growing up at Pipeline, his brothers, competition, training, close calls, how vlogging changed his life, foiling, and his “Slab Tour.” Hit the link to listen now. open.spotify.com/episode/3JMArO…

Watch a short film where TSJ 35.1 profile subject Dane Reynolds explains the aesthetics and impetus of his surf filmography, favorite wave, and fatherhood, followed by a Marine Layer Productions and Chapter 11 montage. surfersjournal.com/editorial/catc…

With beautiful places and people as subjects—set to both tropical and freezing tubes—Jack Johns keeps it way outside the Cornish mold. Author Dan Crocket tracks Johns’ path from pioneering sessions at heavy Irish slabs to shooting for Condé Nast Traveler: surfersjournal.com/issues/35-1/

Get off the grid and into some pages of our current issue. Hit the to pick up TSJ 35.1. surfersjournal.com/issues/35-1/

“The process of painting is this beast of flow and intuition,” Tasmania-based surfer and artist Zoe Grey tells author Sean Doherty in TSJ 35.1, “a sort of call and response.” Pick up a copy to read “The Lost Kids of Marrawah.” Photos by Nick Green. surfersjournal.com/issues/35-1/

Mickey Muñoz sits down with host Jamie Brisick to talk about Malibu’s golden age, experimenting with shorter boards, early days on the North Shore, riding Waimea, modern performance surfing, riding waves into his eighties, and Miki Dora. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/51Z5wV…

Among John E.O. Larronde’s records of pre- and post-war Southern California coastal life is his 16-minute film of 1940s surfing in Malibu and beyond. We’re screening “Sweet 16” for now through March 8, courtesy of the Museum of Ventura County. Watch here: surfersjournal.com/editorial/watc…

In our current issue’s “Eggheads,” Cedar Hobbs speaks with Skip Frye, Tony Staples, Marc Andreini, Torren Martyn, Kirk Putnam, Devon Howard, Joel Tudor, Bill Minard, and Bob Mitsven about the enduring design. Pick up TSJ 35.1 for the full feature. surfersjournal.com/issues/35-1/

Mike Seible, Todos Santos. “Just a beautiful session,” says photographer John Barton, “only five friends out, the sun illuminating the waves, and whales spouting off on the horizon.” Pulled from TSJ 34.2’s “Portfolio: John Barton.” surfersjournal.com/editorial/port…

Kelly Slater, G-Land, 2008. “Kelly, Shane Dorian, and I took a helicopter from Bali,” says photographer Jason Childs. “Kelly’s always hedging his bets—where the waves are going to be the best.” Pulled from TSJ 33.2’s “Bureau Chief.” Read and view here: surfersjournal.com/editorial/jaso…

In our current issue’s “Off to the Lime Coast,” author Scott Hulet, photographer Chris Klopf, and a varying cast of rail setters ramble through the eastern portion of the Dominican Republic. surfersjournal.com/issues/35-1/

Devon Howard sits down with host Jamie Brisick to talk about what makes a great surfboard, working in surfing, the allure of eggs, riding for Donald Takayama, and traditional longboarding. Hit the link to listen. Photo by Kevin Roche. open.spotify.com/episode/39iIES…

Our current issue’s “Endless Joy” explores how famously elusive surf god Dane Reynolds has never been more accessible. As a companion to the print feature, we’re screening a triple feature of mandatory Reynolds viewing. Watch now: surfersjournal.com/editorial/watc…

“I never thought I was really good,” says Bobby Martinez in TSJ 34.2. “I always had confidence issues. I never was a person who would just walk in the room and be like, ‘I can do this.’” Read “What Do You Think of Bobby Martinez Now?” : surfersjournal.com/editorial/bobb…

“Inside the tube, time stretches and bends. Surfers often describe a slowing down, a phenomenon neuroscience attributes to heightened sensory processing under conditions of deep focus and adrenaline.” Read “Being-in-the-Tube,” by Chris Howard: surfersjournal.com/editorial/bein…

“Haleiwa was meaty this day,” says photographer Kalani Cummins, “with all kinds of bumps, but Ethan Ewing was reading each wave three sections ahead.” Pulled from TSJ 34.5’s “The Wow Factor.” surfersjournal.com/editorial/kala…

Jamie O’Brien sits down with host Jamie Brisick to talk about growing up on the North Shore, the hierarchy at Pipeline, getting creative in the lineup, and documenting his day-to-day life on camera. Hit the link to listen now. Photo by Christa Funk. open.spotify.com/episode/2LhssU…

Packing envelopes with TSJ 35.1 now. Hit the link to make sure our next issue lands on your doorstep. surfersjournal.com/start-your-mem…