Surfing YouTube Channels, aka Vlogs, not only allow stuck-at-home and landlocked surf lovers to live vicariously through some of the best, most charismatic surfers in the world, but they have evolved to include surf education, surf lifestyle tips, and more. From watching barrels at Pipe with Jamie to big waves with Koa Rothman, and surf life balance with Alana Blanchard, here are the 6 best surf-focused YouTube Channels.
JOB is the biggest surf vlogger in the world. Starting his Vlog career in 2011, Jamie O’Brien has documented his life through competing on tour, surfing massive waves on couches, and going about his crazy life in his hometown of the North Shore. Check out endless, awesome, surf content on the JOB channel.
Ben Gravy is known as a fun-loving, stoked, fearless surfer responsible for bringing New Jersey to the surf map. On his channel, he travels the world, with his wife Jordan Elizabeth. He's surfed massive waves at Nazare on a soft top, played in wave pools in South Korea, and braved the great lake swells in Ohio. There is never a dull moment in life, and luckily for us, he records it. Now with the JOB app, you can ask Ben Gravy how he stays stoked.
Blair Conklin has brought skimboarding to the public eye in a way never seen before. Follow his skimboard adventures from Laguna to Waco Texas, get skimboarding tips, and see features from other pro surfers on his channel. For skimboarding tips, talk to Blair himself on the JOB app.
Showcasing the best of the SOCAL surf scene, Chris Monroe has tons of soft tops, skimboards, and surf clips from iconic spots like the Wedge, Lower Trestles, and more. Aside from plenty of solid surf content, frequent features from fellow Catch Surf team members like Kalani Rob, Blair Conklin, and Johnny Redmond provide lots of out-of-water entertaining clips.
Pro Surfer, Koa Rothman is best known for surfing big waves. On his channel, follow him, and other north shore friends like the Florence and Smith brothers as they charge big Waimea, play at Pipe, or travel around the world chasing massive swells. He also focuses on health with videos about his recovery from injury and surf fitness.
Happy Waves follows the Pro Surfing power couple, Alana Blanchard and Jack Freestone, through beach days with family, surfing, fitness, and vegan eating tips. Their content is raw and doesn’t filter the hardships of parenthood, marriage, and everyday life. Though family comes first, Alana still focuses her mental and physical health on an ocean-centered lifestyle and surfing.
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