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Here are some reviews of some cool surfing books. Just click on the title and you will be directed to The Amazon.com bookstore.

Surfing : A History of the Ancient Hawaiian Sport
by James D. Houston

To the ancient Hawaiians, surfing was a national pastime that had tremendous significance. Surfing traces the history of the sport from those ancient times through the mid 1960s, by which time it had become and international passion. This revised edition of the 1966 classic features extensive photographs and illustrations, a new introduction by the authors, and articles by Mark Twain and Jack London recounting their observations on surfing.

Jaws Maui : Maui

This is a book that will give you goose bumps when you see what is inside. Incredible waves and photography.





Caught Inside : A Surfer's Year on the California Coast
by Daniel Duane

An awesome book written by a surfer. His descriptive writing is unbelievably realistic. Great for Surfers and non surfers.

Fielding's Surfing Indonesia

The authors give a through explanation of what is like to surf in Indonesia. Great pictures and nice descriptions of all the breaks. Well prepared and gives good and reliable advice on the whole surfing experience. If you live in or plan to visit Indonesia then this book is a must have.

Learn to Surf
by James MacLaren

This book prepared me to go out and catch my first wave. From buying wax to cruising down the line, this book educates you with the basics of Surfing. I recommend this book to anybody interested in this addictive sport!!!

The Surfer's Guide to Florida
by Amy Vansant

This book helps you decide which break to surf and when. The book is full of accurate descriptions of breaks, and is full of information on where to surf based on tide, swell direction and location. This book will save you many times its price in gas money, as you will find it easy to decide where to surf and when.

Longboarder's Start-Up
by Doug Werner

Doug Werner has written a wonderful beginner's guide to anything and everything to do with longboarding. An extremely easy read, Longboarder's Start-Up has photos and descriptive text that literally walks you through the basics of longboarding. Doug's casual style and crisp humour give the feel of receiving a world-class surfing lesson from your local surf bum. Altogether, this is a great addition to your library. Don't forget to bring it on your next beach trip.

A Beginner's Guide to Surfing
by Doug Werner

Another great title by the legend Doug Werner. Over 70 photographs combined with easy to read text add up to a basic understanding of what is involved in surfing. Gets you from dry land to the standup position and covers surfing "rules". Most surfing magazines assume you have surfed. This book is for the very beginner.

Surfing (First Book)
by Larry Dane Brimner

Inviting, colourful action photographs lure the reader into two informative books. The guides include brief histories of the sports along with discussion of proper equipment, skills, and safety

Surfriders : In Search of the Perfect Wave
by Matt Warshaw, Ed M. Warshaw

Surfriders is an excellent blend of history, commentary, and contemporary writing about the sport and pastime of surfing. The photography is unbelievable and the prose engaging. The content covers everything from the beginnings of surfing with The Duke to the pressures of competition. There is an excellent section about Big Wave riding and even a look at surf culture in film. (What was the real deal with The Endless Summer?) This is a great book to experience, especially when the swell is off and there is no other surf in sight.