Crush Surfing Magazine Issue #002

Crush Surfing Magazine Issue #002

After the unexpected success of our first issue, Crush Surfing Magazine returns with its second edition, created during the darker months of autumn and winter on the Cornish coast. As the crowds disappear, the wind turns colder, and the Atlantic starts delivering powerful winter swell, Issue #002 reflects the slower, more reflective side of surf culture, those early mornings, stubborn crews, and cold-water sessions that keep surfers coming back.

This issue moves across continents, climates, and communities, exploring the people, stories, and places that shape modern surfing. From warm-water dream trips to cold, snow-lined coastlines, it’s a collection of journeys driven by curiosity, craft, and the constant search for new waves.

Inside, we follow Nick Colby and Simple Wetsuits in The Buckety, a once-in-a-lifetime surf trip before entering the new chapter of parenthood, stopping at legendary breaks including Pipeline, Jeffreys Bay, and the heavy slabs of Ireland.

We step into the shaping bay with California shaper Zack Flores in Searching for Perfection, where experimentation and craftsmanship collide as he works to design boards tailored to each surfer’s style, ability, and individuality.

The Ben Larg Files, presented by Roger Cox, looks back at the life and journey of one of Britain’s most exciting big-wave surfers, while another feature examines what may be the biggest wave ever ridden at Sydney’s Cape Solander.

Further north, we head into the frozen landscapes of British Columbia with local surfer Rusty Goyer, exploring the dedication required to surf through snow and winter swells. Closer to the community side of the sport, we also spend time with the inspiring Sydney Adaptive Board Riders Club, highlighting the surfers redefining what’s possible in the water.

Across 148 pages, Issue #002 captures a mix of travel, craftsmanship, surf history, and the communities that keep surfing alive far beyond the waves themselves.

Independent, collaborative, and built by surfers who care deeply about the culture, Crush Surfing Magazine continues to grow thanks to the photographers, writers, and readers who share their stories with us.