Watch: Rising Tide

In the footsteps of some true greats, a new generation is emerging from the deep south. This film follows 2025 National Champion Alexis Owen, Lewis Murphy and Keo Morrison and friends around some of their favourite waves.

The Otago coastline is renowned for producing rippers, like Graham Carse, the Barton brothers, Felix Dickson, Danny Carse and many, many others over the years. This film follows Lewis Murphy, Keo Morrison and 2025 National Champion Alexis Owen through a summer of waves.

Thanks to Sticky Johnson and T Patterson for supporting this production.

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Credits:

Film & Edit: Derek Morrison
Featured Surfers: Alexis Owen, Lewis Murphy, Keo Morrison
Music:
Another Day by The Beatniks (pre-release … check it out)
NY Girl by Dani Jalali
How The Story Goes by GE Filter Fish