"Shells have always captivated me. It’s almost like they make you believe in a higher power or something, because they’re just so incredibly beautiful."

A photo journal by Craig Brokensha from the recent run of easterly swell.

Noa Deane and Shaun Manners bring the sizzle.

A ditched board. A reckless move. The moment may have passed but the memory of it lingers.

Surfers occasionally get a bad rap from mainstream society but the lineup is a model of co-operation. It’s an example of how people with conflicting values can get along.

Miraculous makes, wicked drop ins, and brutal wipeouts, you know what to expect.