Stories of surfers in their 70s and 80s who prove that surfing isn’t just a sport — it’s a lifelong obsession

 

Take a look at the surfers who never stopped paddling out. Here's a collection of inspiring surf films about older surfers, including Mickey Muñoz and Eric Davies, exploring longevity, surf culture, healthy aging, and the lifelong connection between surfers and the ocean.

How to surf till you're 100, BRAINWORK: MICKEY MUNOZ

Kyle Buthman

Mickey Muñoz was one of the original icons of California surf culture at Malibu in the early 1950s and was among the first group of hellmen to pioneer riding big waves at Waimea Bay later that decade. He has stunt-doubled in Hollywood surf films, invented his own surfing maneuver, shaped boards alongside the best in the business, and prone paddled farther than any sane man should. This film is about none of those things. Mickey is now 87 years old—or at least he thinks he is—and plans to keep riding waves until he’s 100 or so. He’s a true professional at making lemonade when life gives him lemons and answers every question with a story that may or may not outlast your attention span. If you aim to surf longer than most people live, click play.

KEEP ON KEEPING ON: The 73 year old surfer

Tom Bowman

A short film about 73 year old surfer Eric Davies. Won 'Shortie of the Year' at London Surf Film Festival 2024. Filmed in North Devon. Eric's channel:    / @ericdavies7844  

69 Year Old Surfer - Larry Ledingham - 5 QUESTIONS - ASU

Surf Raw Files

Welcome to Episode 10! Let me introduce to you Larry Ledingham, I met Larry in Asu. Him and his crew where the most friendly surfers, altoght they been surfing since the 60s, They been surfing most of the time twice a day, he had an amazing energy, was a really good crew! Enjoy this short video and Thanks to the best surf guiding - Earl for having us and being the best host!