Jeff Divine: 70s Surf Photographs

Catch the wave of a legendary era with Jeff Divine: 70s Surf Photographs. Step back into the sun-soaked, free-spirited world of 1970s surf culture through the lens of legendary surf photographer Jeff Divine. Long before surfing became a global industry, it was a rebellious subculture fueled by creativity, adventure, and a deep connection to the ocean—and Divine was there to capture it all. Raised in La Jolla, California, Divine began photographing surfers in 1966 and quickly became one of the defining visual storytellers of the sport’s golden era. While working with the iconic magazine Surfer magazine, he documented the vibrant surf scene stretching from the beaches of Baja California to Malibu and the legendary waves of Oahu.

This stunning collection gathers color and black-and-white images from Divine’s vast personal archive, revealing a time when surfboards were handcrafted in garages, psychedelic designs ruled the waves, and surfers formed a tight-knit community connected by their love for Mother Ocean. Inside the pages you’ll witness breathtaking action shots and unforgettable moments featuring surf legends like Buttons Kaluhiokalani and Gerry Lopez—along with candid glimpses of beach parking lots, road trips, and the wild creative energy that defined the decade. With a foreword by Pulitzer Prize–winning author William Finnegan, Jeff Divine: 70s Surf Photographs is more than a photography book—it’s a vibrant time capsule of surfing’s most adventurous and authentic era.

Dive into the waves, the culture, and the unforgettable spirit of the 1970s with this breathtaking celebration of surf history.

Details 

• Hardcover
• 148 pages with 110 Color and 22 B/W Illustrations 
• Dimension: 12in x 9.5in