Best Surf Books

If you're a surfer then you will often look to get your fix away from the water in various different forms, whether that's from video clips, full surf movies, websites, printed magazines and more.

Surf books offer you the chance to keep stoked, be educated on the history and culture of surfing, and learn more about the adventures others have had to find waves.

There are hundreds (or possibly thousands) of surf books to read, so the team here have selected some they would recommend you read, or even buy as a gift for another surfer in your life.

Mindful Thoughts For Surfers: Tuning In To The Tides by Sam Bleakley

Written by longboarding champion and commentator Sam Bleakely, Mindful Thoughts For Surfers looks at how meditative life on a surfboard can be.

If you've ever sat on your board and contemplated things or found yourself completely relaxing, then this is the book for you.

Sam explores how the effects of riding waves and the ocean itself can have a wonderful and positive impact on surfers.

The book collects 25 musings from Sam on topics such as connecting to nature and embracing imperfection.

A perfect read to help you practise mindfulness and take advantage of the impact surfing can have on you.

Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard

Yvon Chouinard is the founder of outdoor brand Patagonia, but as well as a businessman, he's also well-known for his environmental activism.

Let My People Go Surfing is Yvon's much anticipated memoir and documents his fascinating life, from his ambitious climbing expeditions and innovative equipment designs, to the launch and growth of one of the world's most respected outdoor brands.

Let My People Go Surfing is the story of a man who brought doing good and having grand adventures into the heart of his business life.

Leave Nothing But Footprints by Caroline Nieuwenhuis

A great book for younger surfers, Leave Nothing But Footprints is a poem book that takes readers on an underwater adventure, to learn about the environmental impact of plastic in our oceans.

Along the way, you meet a variety of characters under the sea.

Beautifully illustrated, it tells an important message and provides some hope for a better future. 

Wanderlust Alps: Hiking Across The Alps

Not a surfing book, however Wanderlust Alps: Hiking Across The Alps definitely inspires us to get out and about exploring more, especially to stunning destination such as the Alps.

As the highest and largest mountain range in Europe, the Alps offers hikers and outdoor enthusiasts endless opportunities for adventure. 

This fascinating book provides information on a range of day-hikes and long-distance treks, highlighting places to stay and the stunning nature you will experience along the way.

We hope these books have inspired you to grab a copy and set aside some time to get reading. Find these, plus a selection of surf magazines here.