Running 320 pages in a generous 24 × 30cm hardcover, The Surf Atlas is a substantial feel-good coffee-table tome—heavy enough to appreciate physically, light enough to carry as inspiration on your next getaway.

Thoughtfully organised by region—Africa, Asia, Europe, Central & South America, North America, and Oceania & the Pacific—it spans a global circuit of surf culture and geography, delivering vivid scenes from under the northern lights in Norway to equatorial swells in Ghana, desert breaks in Oman, and Waikiki’s classic longboarding spirit.

The project is led by editor and photographer Luke Gartside, known for his work with Wavelength magazine and years spent documenting European surf culture. He’s joined by a strong cast of visual contributors, including the acclaimed surf photographer Alan van Gysen, whose work across the African coastline has shaped modern surf storytelling.

Every page is a visual statement. The full-colour photography is rich and immersive, printed on FSC-certified premium matte paper stock with sharp image reproduction and deep contrast that gives the imagery real presence. The binding is stitch-sewn and cloth-wrapped, designed to last.

Alongside the imagery are punchy insights into when to go, how to prepare, and what makes each surf spot culturally or ecologically distinct. The focus isn’t just on iconic breaks but also on underexplored coastlines and emerging surf communities.

Published by Gestalten, it’s a modern reference for wave chasers, slow travellers, and anyone seeking a broader perspective on global surf culture. Whether you’re planning your next trip or simply dreaming, this book delivers both fuel and form.

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