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Tom Higson

Joining the ranks of the Surf Europe team as tea boy back in 2006, Txomin Higson new little on how to make a good cuppa and even less about riding waves. However, over the course of the last 8 years, the beachbreaks of Anglet in SW France have done wonders to his duckdive and subsequently earned the proud Swiss fence-sitter a hard-fought promotion to online editorial assistant.

Recent Articles By Tom

Videos

TORREY MEISTER SIGNS WITH O'NEILL

The Hawaiian finds a home for 2014.

TORREY MEISTER SIGNS WITH O'NEILL
Magazine

CHARLY MARTIN ON EXPLORING THE NORTH COAST OF SPAIN

A change of surf, scenery and vibe with a camping trip to Asturias.

CHARLY MARTIN ON EXPLORING THE NORTH COAST OF SPAIN
Videos

RINCON SHOT FROM UP HIGH

The Queen of the Coast shot from the sky, starring Dane Reynolds, Conner Coffin n' co.

RINCON SHOT FROM UP HIGH
Videos

MAXIME HUSCENOT'S 2013 VIDEO HIGHLIGHT REEL 'ALL IN'

The Reunion Islander and former World Junior Champ enjoying himself last year!

MAXIME HUSCENOT'S 2013 VIDEO HIGHLIGHT REEL 'ALL IN'
News

GRANT TWIGGY BAKER DOMINATES THE MAVERICKS BIG WAVE INVITATIONAL

The South African charger lets his local knowledge shine through during one of the heaviest big wave sessions in recent memory.

GRANT TWIGGY BAKER DOMINATES THE MAVERICKS BIG WAVE INVITATIONAL
Wallpapers

FREE WALLPAPER DOWNLOAD

Happy hunting in the North Atlantic!

FREE WALLPAPER DOWNLOAD
Videos

ALEX MARTINS' HEAVY WIPEOUT AT MAVERICKS LAST MONDAY

After the worst beating the big wave world tour surfer has ever experienced, the local Mavs charger pulls out of today's Mavericks big wave invitational....

ALEX MARTINS' HEAVY WIPEOUT AT MAVERICKS LAST MONDAY
Features

MAVERICKS' BIG WAVE INVITATIONAL READY TO RUMBLE FRIDAY AT HALF MOON BAY

Ok, so it's always easy to get a little over-excited about these things, but scroll down the competitors list and try to tell us you're...

MAVERICKS' BIG WAVE INVITATIONAL READY TO RUMBLE FRIDAY AT HALF MOON BAY
Features

DAY TRIPPER JOAN DURU, MUNDAKA

Late drops, deep pits and assorted Biscay gnarl.

DAY TRIPPER JOAN DURU, MUNDAKA
Videos

Jaws Shot From the Air

You've seen it done at Pipe. Now's your chance to see what the playing field looks like at Peahi!

Jaws Shot From the Air
Videos

MORE THUMPING BARRELS AT PEAHI

The new guard of local Maui chargers are all about pulling into the pit!

MORE THUMPING BARRELS AT PEAHI

ANDREW COTTON'S 10 ESSENTIAL ITEMS

Wanna know what records and books wild chargin' cotty would take to a desert island? So did we!

ANDREW COTTON'S 10 ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Videos

MIKALA JONES BACK WITH A NEW GOPRO EDIT

Looking for ideas on how to freshen up that next GoPro edit of yours? Mikala experiments!

MIKALA JONES BACK WITH A NEW GOPRO EDIT
Magazine

INTERVIEW WITH ITALY'S LEO FIORAVANTI ON STEPPING UP

"I guess I’m the first Italian to get in a WCT so that’s pretty cool..."

INTERVIEW WITH ITALY'S LEO FIORAVANTI ON STEPPING UP
Videos

BEST RUN OF MUNDAKA SWELL EVER?

If this GoPro footage of the Basque river-mouth left-hander doesn't leave you wanting a piece, then something's up.

BEST RUN OF MUNDAKA SWELL EVER?
Photos

JUSTINE DUPONT'S FOLLOW CAM SHOOT AT LA GRAVIERE

When Justine Dupont isn't throwing herself over the ledge at Aileens or towing Belharra, the French female big wave newcomer loves the intensity of a...

JUSTINE DUPONT'S FOLLOW CAM SHOOT AT LA GRAVIERE
Videos

LYNDIE IRONS TO TELL HER STORY ON ANDY IN A NEW DOCUMENTARY

The Inertia interview Lyndie Irons on her project to document Andy's life and moving on since the Champ passed away.

LYNDIE IRONS TO TELL HER STORY ON ANDY IN A NEW DOCUMENTARY
Videos

My Road with Nic von Rupp - Episode 5 - Chile

When surf trips start out terrible but then turn good!

My Road with Nic von Rupp - Episode 5 - Chile
Videos

ALANA BLANCHARD'S FUNKY RETRO FASHION SHOOT IN L.A.

Surfing's number one pin-up girl models classic style bikinis for a Surfer Mag photo shoot.

ALANA BLANCHARD'S FUNKY RETRO FASHION SHOOT IN L.A.
Videos

Shaping logs with Starboard longboard craftsman Dave Stubbs

Based out of Cape Town, the South African surfboard shaper offers insight on his relationship with two-time world champion Matt Moir.

Shaping logs with Starboard longboard craftsman Dave Stubbs
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