30 of the Best Surf Artists to Follow on Instagram

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Surf artists uncover the essence of surfing and use their craft to create viewing experiences that bring ocean scenes into homes, offices, hotels, cafes and art galleries around the world. Some surf artists have established successful careers whereas for the vast majority art is a passion project.

Instagram as a visual platform is the perfect place for artists to showcase their work and create a community of followers. We’ve curated the following list of the best surf artists worth following on Instagram. Their work may not grace the walls of your home but could grace the screen of your phone. Brighten up your day by clicking follow on a few of our featured artists below.

Heather Brown

Check out our interview with Heather Brown.


Jack Soren

Check out our interview with Jack Soren.


Nina Brooke

Check out our interview with Nina Brooke.


Jay Alders

Check out our interview with Jay Alders.


Wayne French

Check out our interview with Wayne French.


Ron Weideman

Check out our interview with Ron Weideman.


Colleen Wilcox

Check out our interview with Colleen Wilcox.


Tom Veiga

Check out our interview with Tom Veiga.


Matt Stanton Beard

Check out our interview with Matt Stanton Beard.


Drew Brophy

Check out our interview with Drew Brophy.


Scott Denholm

Check out our interview with Scott Denholm.


Nathan Gibbs

Check out our interview with Nathan Gibbs.


Bree Poort

Check out our interview with Bree Poort.


Wade Koniakowsky

Check out our interview with Wade Koniakowsky.


Robb Havassy

Check out our interview with Robb Havassy.


Dave Williams

Check out our interview with Dave Williams.


Rob Kaz

Check out our interview with Rob Kaz.


Patrick Parker

Check out our interview with Patrick Parker.


Spencer Reynolds

Check out our interview with Spencer Reynolds.


Lea Wells

Check out our interview with Lea Wells.


Elena Grib

Check out our interview with Elena Grib.


Zachary Bennett-Brook

Check out our interview with Zachary Bennett-Brook.


Shaun Thomas

Check out our interview with Shaun Thomas.


Tom Metcalf

Check out our interview with Tom Metcalf.


Phil Roberts


John Severson


Chris Lundy


Bill Drysdale


David Macomber


Iki Yasuo