We bet you’ve watched some of these already, or perhaps you’ve seen them all. Nevertheless, here’s our top pick of the very best surf movies of all time!

1. The Endless Summer

This 1966 classic features Robert August and infamous Mike Hynson, traveling around the world in search for the perfect wave. Be inspired to surf and travel at some of the world’s best surfing spots when watching this cult classic directed by Bruce Brown.

2. Point Break

Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze teams up in this thriller where Swayze leads a band of surfer convicts. Reeves plays an FBI agent who infiltrates the group toarrest the mob who keeps robbing banks. It features loads of surf scenes, romance and drama.

3. Big Wednesday

This classic follows the trials and tribulations of three friends as they grow into men.  All three of them of course talented and passionate surfers. Follow their journey through life as they stumble and fall, get married and of course, surf.

4. Step into Liquid

This documentary is a definite must-watch and features some fantastic surf scenes with pros like Laird Hamilton, Taj Burrow and Keala Kennelly. Great waves and one of the first documentary films to highlight professional female surfers.

5. Soul Surfer

Based on a true story, the inspirational tale of Bethany Hamilton’s close encounter with a tiger shark and how it influenced her pro surfing career. After losing her arm, Bethany has to overcome the obstacle that life throwed at her and perseveres.

6. Chasing Mavericks

Another true story, Chasing Mavericks tells the tale of a young boy who is saved by a pro surfer, Frosty Hesson. The boy looks to Hesson as a mentor who then teaches him everything about surfing. Expect romance, suspense and of course, magnificent mavericks!

7. In God’s Hands

This drama features three pro surfers on a journey across the globe in search of epic waves. Even though the plot is not great, you can expect great shots and visual imagery that will get you psyched for your next surf.

8. Thicker than Water

This film by musician/surfer Jack Johnson and the Malloys is a definite must-watch. Follow a group of friends as they travel around the globe in search of the very best waves and surf spots. Think camaraderie mixed with the surf lifestyle.

And that’s a wrap! Have you seen any of these classic films? Which is your favourite? Enjoy and remember there will always be some way to feed your need for salty water!

01/03/2008:// Sofia Mulanovich (PER) has won the 2008 Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by LG, defeating fellow finalist Samantha Cornish (AUS) in clean three foot (1 metre) waves at Snapper Rocks.

The opening event of the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour season, the Roxy Pro Gold Coast ran from Round 3 through the Final today with major upsets and inspiring performances enthralling the hundreds on the beach and thousands watching online.

Mulanovich, 2004 ASP Women’s World Champion and world runner-up last season, was in sensational form today, netting the day’s highest heat total of a 17.34 out of a possible 20 to combo Cornish in the Final.

The final started out kind of slow, but I got a good score midway and from then on, I started pushing my surfing out thereMulanovich said. My board felt really good out there and I when I caught that last wave, I knew that Sam (Cornish) was going to need a lot to catch me. So stoked.

The Peruvian had yet to procure a solid result at the Roxy Pro Gold Coast in past seasons, but her victory today puts Mulanovich at the top of the ratings in the race for the 2008 ASP Women’s World Title.

So stoked to finally get a good result here, Mulanovich said. I love the wave at Snapper, but until today, I hadn’t been able to get a result. It’s a long season and I am off to a good start, but there are still so many good girls out there. Steph (Gilmore) and Layne (Beachley) and so many others. Samantha today surfed so well and I know she’s hungry for a win.

Cornish, who finished No. 4 on the ASP Women’s World Tour last season, was in devastating form today netting solid scores in the three rounds leading up to the final. Although the young Australian’s conditioning held steady, the waves did not deliver for her in the Final.

We’ve surfed four times today, but I didn’t feel too tired out there, I just couldn’t get the waves that linked through, Cornish said. Congrats to Sofia (Mulanovich) though as she was ripping. I’m a bit bummed that I couldn’t see it all the way through today, but I’m still happy with my performance here.

Carissa Moore (HAW), who won the Roxy Pro Trials and was runner-up at this event last season, dazzled throughout the day, blending full-rail carves with new school tail slides to take down reigning ASP Women’s World Champion Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) and fellow islander Melanie Bartels (HAW) before going down to Cornish.

This was my first time ever surfing against Steph (Gilmore) and she has absolutely been ripping, Moore said. It see-sawed back and forth in that heat, but I ended up getting that one at the end that was really exciting. I am a bit disappointed that I couldn’t do as well as I did last season, but Sam (Cornish) was on point and got the better waves. It has been a great experience for me and I’m really thankful for the opportunity to compete here again this year.

Amee Donohoe (AUS), who finished No. 6 on the ASP Women’s World Tour in 2007, was in sterling form all day, eliminating Jacqueline Silva (BRA) and Julia De La Rosa Toro (PER) (formerly Julia Christian (USA)) before going down to Mulanovich in the Semifinals. Donohoe collects an equal 3rd place finish and solid positioning on this season’s ratings.

Starting the season with a 3rd is great, although I’m a bit bummed that I couldn’t get the waves in the Semifinal against Sofia (Mulanovich), Donohoe said. Pretty stoked with my performance here and I’ll be focusing on keeping the momentum up at Bells Beach.

The next stop on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour will be the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach from Mar. 19-24, 2008.

Highlights from the 2008 Roxy Pro Gold Coast pres. by LG will be available via www.aspworldtour.com/roxypro

The Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast pres. by LG has completed the opening two rounds of competition and with swell forecasted to come in over the next few days, the ASP Top 45 could be back in the water very soon. The Quiksilver Pro pres. by LG will be webcast live via www.aspworldtour.com/quikpro

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Roxy Pro Gold Coast pres. by LG Results

Final

1 Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 17.34
2 Samantha Cornish (AUS) 7.83

Semifinals: 1st advances to Final; 2nd finishes Equal 3rd

SF 1: Samantha Cornish (AUS) 16.90 def. Carissa Moore (HAW) 15.53
SF 2: Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 13.50 def. Amee Donohoe (AUS) 10.33

Quarterfinals: 1st advances to Semifinals; 2nd finishes Equal 5th

QF 1: Samantha Cornish (AUS) 15.60 def. Layne Beachley (AUS) 12.00
QF 2: Carissa Moore (HAW) 17.57 def. Melanie Bartels (HAW) 9.07
QF 3: Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 13.16 def. Rebecca Woods (AUS) 7.10
QF 4: Amee Donohoe (AUS) 10.73 def. Julia De La Rosa Toro (PER) 10.33

Round 3: 1st advances to Quarterfinals; 2nd finishes Equal 9th
Heat 1: Samantha Cornish (AUS) 14.50 def. Nicola Atherton (AUS) 8.30
Heat 2: Layne Beachley (AUS) 12.67 def. Serena Brooke (AUS) 11.66
Heat 3: Melanie Bartels (HAW) 14.40 def. Megan Abubo (HAW) 12.23
Heat 4: Carissa Moore (HAW) 15.33, def. Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 14.50
Heat 5: Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 15.50 def. Claire Bevilacqua (AUS) 12.16
Heat 6: Rebecca Woods (AUS) 11.50 def. Rosanne Hodge (ZAF) 9.83
Heat 7: Amee Donohoe (AUS) 14.90 def. Jacqueline Silva (BRA) 10.80
Heat 8: Julia De La Rosa Toro (PER) 12.33 def. Silvana Lima (BRA) 7.83

2008 ASP Women’s World Tour Ratings after the Roxy Pro Gold Coast pres. by LG

1. Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 1200 points
2. Samantha Cornish (AUS) 972 points
3. Amee Donohoe (AUS) 756 points
4. Layne Beachley (AUS) 552 points
4. Rebecca Woods (AUS) 552 points
4. Melanie Bartels (HAW) 552 points
4. Julia de la Rosa Toro (PER) 552 points
8. Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 360 points
8. Silvana Lima (BRA) 360 points
8. Megan Abubo (HAW) 360 points
8. Rosanne Hodge (ZAF ) 360 points
8. Jacqueline Silva (BRA) 360 points
8. Serena Brooke (AUS) 360 points
8. Nicola Atherton (AUS) 360 points
8. Claire Bevilacqua (AUS) 360 points
16. Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS) 180 points
16. Melanie Redman-Carr (AUS) 180 points
16. Karina Petroni (USA) 180 points