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10 Surf Channels to Follow on YouTube!

JAMIE O’BRIEN

Couch Surfing Giant Shorebreak | Jamie O'Brien

SURFER: Jamie O’Brien

LOCATION: Hawaii

NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS (as of Dec 2018): 128,000

WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH: J.O.B. and his crew are always up for gnarly challenges. They shoot insane wipeouts, bomb drops, board transfers, barrels, and shorebreak closeouts of all kinds. If a solid swell hits either Pipeline in Hawaii or The Wedge in Newport Beach, CA, you know J.O.B. will be there. This guy shows no fear and always pushes the limits. Plus, he has fun doing it. He’s one of the best tube riders in the world and every video he puts out there is professionally put together by his filmmakers.

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JEFF CHAVOLA

Surfing PUMPING Sunset Peaks

SURFERS: Top local surfers

LOCATION: Central California

NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS (as of Dec 2018): 7,850

WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH: Based in California, Jeff Chavola is always at the right spot when waves are on. He’s a very talented filmmaker who showcases the best local surfers and world-class California waves. Unlike most surf edits out there, he shares a lot of raw footage. It feels really good sometimes to watch a clip without all the effects or music. Just the sound of the waves breaking, as if you were there.

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BRETT BARLEY

SHOREBREAK BARRELS & WEDGES

SURFER: Brett Barley

LOCATION: North Carolina

NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS (as of Dec 2018): 9,710

WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH: Brett Barley is one of the most popular East Coast surfers on social media. His vlogs dive into his journey even further and show what goes on behind the scenes of being a pro surfer. Brett is one who’s not afraid to book last minute plane tickets to score perfect barrels across the world, even if it requires 30+ hours of travel from his home in Cape Hatteras, NC. He’s also a savvy fisherman if you’re into that!

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SURF N SHOW

CI's New Dane Reynolds "Neck Beard 2" Surfboard Review by Noel Salas Ep. 69

SURFER: Noel Salas

LOCATION: Southern California

NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS (as of Dec 2018): 9,840

WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH: Noel Salas does some of the most honest and complete surfboard reviews in the biz! Not only does he know more about fins, surfboard performance, and designs than most of us, but he has the rare ability to translate that knowledge in a way that’s easily understandable for average surfers. If you’re in the market for a new stick, the first step to start your research is to watch some of Surf n Show’s videos and check out Noel’s top surfboard picks!

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BEN GRAVY

SCORING MASSIVE SURF in NEW JERSEY

SURFER: Ben Gravy

LOCATION: New Jersey

NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS (as of Dec 2018): 57,000

WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH: Ben Gravy might call himself a semi-pro surfer but he’s definitely a pro when it comes to vlogging. Many of his videos have gone viral and have helped put NJ on the surf map. He has some of the most engaged followers out there who are part of what he calls the NUB Nation. His daily vlogs are full of positivity, novelty waves and authentic footage of his life. In other words, living the DREAM!

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THIS IS LIVIN’

Surfing Secret Spots in Tahiti! || This is Livin' Episode 26

SURFER: Koa Rothman

LOCATION: Hawaii

NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS (as of Nov 2018): 20,890

WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH: Koa is a very talented surfer who thrives in big waves. He travels a ton to always be where waves are pumping the most: Fiji, Indonesia, Tahiti, California, Europe, Hawaii, etc. As a result, his videos contain some of the most beautiful waves out there and amazing images captured by his filmmaker. Beyond surfing, his videos also showcase his personality, his life in Hawaii, and what traveling as a pro surfer is like.

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ALANA BLANCHARD

WAVE POOL WITH ALANA AND JACK

SURFERS: Alana Blanchard and Jack Freestone

LOCATION: Hawaii

NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS (as of Dec 2018): 40,840

WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH: Even though she is no longer on the championship tour and not as involved in surfing as she used to be, Alana’s life remains centered around the ocean. This is primarily due to the fact that she shares her life with pro surfer Jack Freestone and that she’s never too far away from the waves. Her vlogs give insight into her spontaneous day-to-day life with her son Banks. Surfing comes second, but it’s good sometimes to remind ourselves that there are other important things in life. Family is one of them, and she also shares her workouts, smoothie-making tips, and much more.

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BEEFS T.V.

PRO Skimboarders pull off INSANE rides in PUMPING waves!

SURFERS: The best SoCal riders including Kalani Robb, Blair Conklin, Johnny Redmond, and the rest of the Catch Surf Team

LOCATION: Southern California

NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS (as of Dec 2018): 21,650

WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH: Through his channel Beefs T.V., Chris Monroe showcases the best of the SoCal surf scene. He posts lots of clips from Laguna Beach, The Wedge and Lower Trestles where countless pro surfers are always in the water battling for waves. You’ll also enjoy a ton of foamy action and some great skimboarding with riders having a blast!

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KAI LENNY

Kai VLOG 13: Surfing in Waco, Texas

SURFER: Kai Lenny

LOCATION: Hawaii

NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS (as of Dec 2018): 13,820

WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH: Kai’s life is like no one else’s. Whether he’s riding a shortboard, a paddleboard, a kite-surf, a foilboard or his gun to charge big waves, he’s always looking to innovate and push the limits. Any footage of Kai is always exciting and his vlogs are no exception. They offer an inside look into his life in Maui and what a typical day for him looks like. This is one you won’t be able to stop watching once you start!

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HO STEVIE!

GLASSING my FISH SURFBOARD

SURFER: Steve Mara

LOCATION: Southern California

NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS (as of Dec 2018): 7,420

WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH: Steve is the founder of the surf accessories company Ho Stevie! and has grown a solid following through his YouTube videos. You’ll enjoy watching the sick edits he puts up, some raw drone clips, GoPro footage of him riding at his local spot in San Diego, CA and even surf tips, product reviews and more!

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