After filming surf for years, you start to notice things. Small details, strange moments, stuff that’s easy to miss unless you’re looking closely. I guess the message is, if you watch surfing for long enough, you can see the things others might not notice. It’s the same for those that film basketball, football, or any sport really. The more you watch, the more you catch.
In the video above, I break down some of the craziest things I’ve seen in my decade or so of filming surf. Moments that’ll make you rewind – from unexpected recoveries to big wave miracles and freaky maneuvers that defy physics. Whether it’s perfect timing or pure chaos, every clip has a story behind it — and I wanted to analyze how each surfer pulled it off (or didn’t).
I really dug into the archives on this one, and as you’ll probably recognize, there’s a bunch of good stuff from Southern California. So enjoy as I look back at some crazy moments I’ve been luck enough to witness.
Check out Brad Jacobson’s new YouTube channel, Daily Dose of Surfing, for more raw cuts.
