Surfing Hollow Days (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1961, Surfing Hollow Days is a notable film directed by Bruce Brown, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Filmed before his wildly popular Endless Summer, this Bruce Brown documentary follows famed surfers Robert August, Peter Johnson, Mike Haley, Kemp Aaberg and others as they ride waves in Australia, Mexico, California and Florida. It also goes behind the scenes, offering glimpses of the surfers' personal lives and the culture they inhabit. Watch for the 15-foot shark checking out the line-up at Rincon (in Santa Barbara, Calif.)!
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Surfing Hollow Days has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on The Surf Network Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Surfing Hollow Days page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Surfing Hollow Days (1961)?
- In US, Surfing Hollow Days is available to stream on The Surf Network Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Surfing Hollow Days worth watching?
- Surfing Hollow Days holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Surfing Hollow Days released?
- Surfing Hollow Days was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.