Resource Links
Florida Surf Museum
EAST COAST SURFING HALL OF FAME
https://eastcoastsurfinghalloffame.org
The ECSHOF boasts the Who’s Who in the surfing realm of the Atlantic coast. They are an independent, non-profit educational institution created to honor and memorialize the pioneers, legends, champions and individuals who, through their passion and dedication, have made outstanding and significant contributions to the development and recognition of Surfing on the East Coast of the USA.
EASTERN SURF MAGAZINE
https://www.easternsurf.com/category/digital-edition
Eastern Surf Magazine (ESM) was founded by Tom Dugan and Dick Meseroll In 1991. It quickly became the bible of the east coast surfing communities and could be found in every surf shop from Maine to Miami. ESM was ad supported and was distributed for free. Often irreverent with scantily clad ESM girls in each issue, ESM had the pulse of the east coast like no other magazine. ESM succumbed to the digital age and ceased its print publication in 2017. It is still available online.
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SURFING
Encyclopedia of 20th Century Surfing is a nonprofit organization dedicated to researching, archiving, and presenting surf history and culture. Matt Warshaw has written a comprehensive reference featuring many of Florida’s iconic surfers. Update: EOS is now a subscription-based page that costs $3/month or $30/year. It is well worth the small contribution.
SURFING HERITAGE AND CULTURE CENTER
SHACC exists at the intersection of surfing’s past, present and future. Our mission is to preserve, promote, and present surfing’s heritage and cultural impact.
We celebrate what it means to be a surfer and why surfing has captured hearts and minds since the first time someone rode a wave.
Florida’s Surf Cams
Florida’s Surf Cams (flsurfcams.com)
“Boardheads” Dee Voestre has compiled a comprehensive list of surf cams throughout the state of Florida.
SURF GURU – COCOA BEACH PIER SURF REPORT
https://www.surfguru.com/cocoa-beach-pier-surf-report
Surf Guru is the leading Internet eZine dedicated to serving the surfing community. Based in Brevard County, Florida, we are active within our local community, and maintain a visual presence throughout Central Florida at many live events in order to provide our viewers with the most current, up-to-date information on the surfing scene!
SURF 64 Productions
Will Lucas presents hundreds of restored vintage 8mm surf videos, Five self-produced feature-length surfing documentaries and many interviews – all available online free of cost. Check it out!
BOB FREEMAN – Surfer
https://www.bobfreemansurf.com
Bob Freeman, local surfer and museum supporter, recounts his memories, and shares articles and his digital scrapbook about his competitive surfing career and surfing adventures.
EAST COAST SURFING DISCOVERIES
http://www.carolinabeach.net/surfing_history_changed.html
East Coast Surfing Discoveries, an article by Skip Funderburg. He is re-writing the history of East Coast surfing.
SWAYLOCKS DESIGN FORUM
Swaylocks Design Forum is a community for surfboard lovers and the people that make them. They have regular contributions from Floridians involved in the surf industry. Also, it’s a great way to show you how to spend $700 in tools to make a fin that costs $50 at the store.
FLORIDA’S SPACE COAST OFFICE OF TOURISM
https://www.visitspacecoast.com
Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism has extensive visitor information about the attractions, sports, nature and everything Space Coast. A wide variety of activities are available, including surfing!
THE SEBASTIAN INLET DISTRICT
The Sebastian Inlet District official website provides information about current weather and sea conditions, tides and fishing reports. You can also view the live webcam, learn about the history of the inlet and much more.
SURFING SANTAS OF COCOA BEACH
What started out as a small, family day in Cocoa Beach has turned into a global phenomenon. People from all over congregate on Christmas Eve in Cocoa Beach to celebrate the holidays with Santa, friends and family. Whether you surf or you’re looking to join in the holiday spirit, there’s no other beach having this much fun on Christmas Eve!