There’s no single version of surfing in New York.
Some days it’s cold and empty.
Some days it’s crowded and chaotic.
A lot of days, it’s small.
But people keep showing up anyway.
That’s what NYSEA has always been about — documenting the real experience of surfing here. Not just the good days, but all of it: the winter sessions, the flat spells, the parking lots, the early mornings, the familiar faces.
And we don’t want to tell that story alone.
We’re Looking for People Who Are Out There
Surfers.
Photographers.
Filmmakers.
Artists.
If your work is shaped by the ocean in and around New York — we want to see it.
Not just perfect waves or highlight clips.
The in-between moments matter just as much.
- The paddle-outs
- The missed sets
- The freezing hands
- The days that didn’t look like much, but felt like everything
What to Send
Anything that reflects surf and ocean culture here:
- Short clips (phone footage is more than welcome)
- Photos (water, land, people, details)
- Edits or longer-form video
- Artwork inspired by the sea
Raw is good. Real is better.
How to Submit
👉 You can upload your work directly below:
If you’re submitting, please include:
- Your name / handle (how you’d like to be credited)
- Any collaborators we should tag
- Optional: where it was shot (keep it general)
A Few Things to Know
- We’ll always credit your work
- You keep ownership of everything you submit
- We’ll reach out if we plan to share something specific
- There’s no pressure — send one clip or a whole folder
Why We’re Doing This
NYSEA isn’t built on hype or trends.
It’s built on the people who keep showing up.
This is just a way to make sure that’s reflected — honestly, and from as many perspectives as possible.
If you’re out there, we’d like to see it.
— NYSEA