Even though the summer was flatter than normal, 2016 was pretty good year for waves. The spring had some really big swells and the fall and winter had epic conditions on a pretty regular basis. Here’s a selection of some local rippers and visiting pros who stood out in 2016.
Roberts Surfboards pro Torrey Meister on a late winter mission to Maine
Lost Surfboard pro Ian Crane in a frosty barrel.
Smith Optics pro Brett Barley with the wipeout of the year
Jamie Garland on a meaty one up north
Getting Weird with local ripper Coop Beveridge
Hyperflex pro and Nub TV legend Ben Gravy
Summertime swell
Lib/Lost pro Raul Hernandez, nose pick
Local ripper Billy Ryan with a sweet bottom turn.
Moody local and FCS team rider Maddie Ryan
Hyperflex and WNW team rider Jose Perez
Local ripper Dana Knowles
Body Glove and WNW team rider Bill Woodward
Body Glove and WNW team rider Bill Woodward
Moody local and ESM senior photographer Jim Ready
Joe Carter on a road less traveled
WNW instructor Ben Nadeau getting one after work
Balaram Stack on one of his many Maine missions
Northern Maine with the boys
Winter brings big swell and empty beaches
Joe Carter’s not afraid to pull into icy closeouts
Hyperflex and WNW team rider Matt Millemann
Local big wave charger Jamie Garland on a trip up north
Hyperflex and WNW team rider Matt Millemann
