On the cover of The Surfer's Journal Dec/Jan 2025, Tahurai Henry, velocity and shadows at Teahupoo. “I wanted to convey the sense of speed and energy that goes along with the wave itself,” says photographer Ben Thouard, “but I also wanted to experiment with light and the silhouette of the rider. A lot of attempts went into capturing this photo. This one stood out from the others.”
In this issue, they investigate magic surfboards, dig through a shooter’s 50-year-deep file, walk the beach with a trendsetting scavenger, and view prime selects by a South African photographer. They also head due north in Europe to cut first tracks in the Arctic Ocean, and more. Pick up your copy of TSJ 33.6 today.
