The rich history of surfing, the world’s best surfers discussing their all-time best waves and worst wipeouts, how riding a wave is therapeutic, the spectacle that is the North Shore, the best places to surf, the ultimate surf road trip… You can find out all of this — and much more about surfing and our surf culture at large — by reading surf books. But not just surf books — the best surf books. Whether you’re looking for entertainment on your next trip, or you’re looking for something to...

The temperatures are warmer, and it's officially summer. If you're going to spend the summer months like us — at or near the beach — you’ll need some gear to enhance and protect your experience, from suits to sunscreen, sunglasses, chairs and more. Those of us here at American Surf Magazine have tested summer products, and below you'll find our surf-related gift recommendations for the ladies, for the men, and accessories for all. Marlowe- No. 128 Facial Lotion, SPF 50 The Marlowe Daily Face...

It's the holiday season, which means two things: there's going to be waves fueled by cold fronts, and you're going to be looking for new gear for yourself and your loved ones. But with so much surf and beach gear out there, where do you start? In the old days, catalogs used to arrive in your mail to inspire you with the year's latest and greatest gifts, and today, these catalogs take the form of digital gift guides. From shoes to clothes, sunglasses, towels, protein bars (we've got a discount...