The next best thing to riding a sweet wave? Living vicariously through someone else who’s riding sweet waves. And there’s no better way to do that than with a well-curated selection of surf books that capture all the magic, style, and good vibes of the surf lifestyle—lucky for you, we’ve pulled together six of our faves. Bonus? They’re perfect for tossing in a beach bag and they’ll look good on your nightstand, too. Whether you’re looking for inspiration from surfing legends or hoping to upgrade your coffee table styling, these picks are guaranteed page-turners.
“Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living by the Water” by Nina Freudenberger, $31.49
“Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life” by William Finnegan, $16.99
“Surfer Magazine: 1960-2020” by Grant Ellis, $38.91
“Surf Tribe” by Stephan Vanfleteren, $85
“Surf Is Where You Find It: The Wisdom of Waves, Any Time, Anywhere, Any Way” by Gerry Lopez, $24.95
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