subantarctic Archives - New Zealand Surf Journal

In Search Of The South

Jordan SparrowJan 4, 2023March 16, 20230

The Sub-Antarctic islands are a strange and mysterious place. A place where sea lions roam the mountain peaks, where penguins waddle through the remains of failed settlements, and where megaherb fields give you the feeling of being in the middle of a Dr. Seuss world. If you have ever felt...

Subantarctic Surf Discovery, Part 2: Enderby Island

Derek MorrisonJan 7, 2019July 2, 20200

Chasing waves on Enderby Island starts with getting to know the locals. They’re furry and blanket the place like lolling beach bums of the south. A little respect (and a lot of patience) will go a long way in this remote part of the Southern Ocean perched on the western...

Subantarctic Surf Discovery, Part 1: Campbell Island

Derek MorrisonDec 31, 2018December 31, 20180

Finding new waves on planet earth these days is a pretty tough ask. Sure the odd slab might be unearthed here and there, but the goalposts are well out on any significant discoveries. Especially here in New Zealand. So when I was given the chance to join an expedition voyage...