There are so many mind-blowing surfing pics on Instagram it's hard to know which photographers to follow and watch.
In no particular order, we've compiled a list below of the 14 best surf photographers on Instagram so you can stop searching.
1) Hayden Richards
Instagram: sa_rips
Location: SA, Australia
Hayden, or “Rich” as he prefers to be known, manages a caravan park in remote South Australia with his wife and four kids. The desolate and isolated coastline of this remote part of the world is perfectly captured in all of his shots with haunting beauty.
2) Margarita Salyak
Instagram: margarita_salyak
Location: Moscow, Russia
Born and raised in Moscow, Margarita Salyak was a fish out of water in Russia’s frigid temperatures. She has now dedicated her life to photographing world class tropical waves year round. Margarita’s photos speak for themselves. Perfect barrels, colourful skies and crystal clear waters are all captured with a tasteful and talented eye.
3) Stu Gibson
Instagram: stugibson
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
There aren't many braver photographers than Stu Gibson. Stu regularly risks life and limb to grab some of the most spectacular shots of Shipstern Bluff in Tasmania. This particular photo won 'The 2019 Nikon Surf Photo of the Year'.
4) Derek Dunfee
Instagram: derekdunfee
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Derek was born and raised in stunning La Jolla, California. These days, Derek is most comfortable in big waves and regularly heads up the California coast to shoot beasts at Mavericks.
5) Seb Diaz
Instagram: surfographer
Location: Bondi, NSW, Australia
Although based in Bondi, Seb travels frequently to Hawaii and California. Look out for his gnarly shots of The Wedge in California.
6) Clark Little
Instagram: clarklittle
Location: North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii
Clark is one of the most famous surf photographers on Instagram. He specialises in taking death-defying photos at Waimea’s famous shore break.
7) Gergo Rugli
Instagram: rugligeri
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
You'd never expect a man from the landlocked country of Hungary to be so at home in the ocean but that is just one of the many surprising traits of Gergo Rugli.
8) Mike Harris
Instagram: mikeharrisvisuals
Location: Huntington Beach, CA, USA
You’ll generally find Mike shooting down at the Wedge in California. His fearless shots of backwash-laden barrels have become his trademark.
9) Mike Pessah
Instagram: mjpessah
Location: SoCal, USA
Mike specialises in sunset and night time shots in Southern California. The yellow and orange beams that illuminate his photos are stunningly beautiful.
10) Tim McKenna
Instagram: timmckenna
Location: Teahupo'o, Tahiti
Born in Sydney in 1968, Tim McKenna is a leading figure in action sport photography. Tim is now based with his wife and son on the Island of Tahiti and is one of the preeminent surf photographers at Teahupo'o.
11) Andrew Semark
Instagram: anjsemark
Location: South West WA, Australia
Andrew’s brave photos of south west WA’s monster waves make the swells looks like creatures emerging from the deep.
12) Ben Thouard
Instagram: benthouard
Location: Teahupo'o, Tahiti
At 22, Ben decided to move to Tahiti from his hometown in the south of France. Ben quickly made Teahupo’o his backyard and a name for himself as one of the best photographers of the famous wave.
13) Corey Wilson
Instagram: corey_wilson
Location: Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Corey was born in Santa Cruz, California and first met Mick Fanning in 2012 at surf events around the Gold Coast. Ever since then, Corey and Mick have developed a very strong friendship and Corey has captured Mick on waves all around the world. Mick Fanning’s self-titled 2018 photo book was shot and compiled by Corey.
14) Matt Burgess
Instagram: matt_burgess_photo
Location: Mornington Peninsula, VIC, Australia
Matt Burgess is an International award winning ocean photographer currently exploring the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Matt is amazed by the relationship between water and light, and is often found in the ocean before sunrise and after sunset.