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The 10 best shots from the Australian Surf Photo of the Year 2025

Stuart Gibson: the Australian photographer has two shots in the top 10 | Photo: Stuart Gibson

The top 10 finalists for Australian Surf Photo of the Year 2025 have been announced.

The annual Surf Photo of the Year initiative celebrates a single, compelling image that captures the essence of the sport.

The rules are simple.

The photo can be taken anywhere around the world by an Australian photographer in 2025, with a maximum of three submissions per lensperson.

The 2025 roster features shots from seasoned professionals and emerging surf photographers, each with a unique approach to translating the ocean's energy and emotion into a single frame.

The narrowed-down collection showcases incredible surf backdrops, monster heavy waves, and the beauty and power of the ocean through both land and water-based imagery.

All entries are judged by a panel from Surfing Australia, Tracks Magazine, and independent judges.

The Top 10 photos will be displayed at the Australian Surfing Awards on December 6 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, culminating in the announcement of the winner that night.

Nevertheless, all images are already winners in themselves.

The Australian Surfing Awards have been celebrating and preserving the history of Australian surfing by honoring its great achievers in its Hall of Fame since 1985.

Individuals and organizations involved in surfing through events, business, media, photography, movies, clubs, travel, administration, or new initiatives are highlighted for their significant contribution to the development of the sport Down Under.

2025 Surf Photo of the Year | Top 10 Finalists

Hannah Anderson

Australian Surf Photo of the Year 2025 Finalist: Hannah Anderson

 

Jack Ogrady

Australian Surf Photo of the Year 2025 Finalist: Jack Ogrady

 

Josh Tabone

Australian Surf Photo of the Year 2025 Finalist: Josh Tabone

 

Mark Onorati

Australian Surf Photo of the Year 2025 Finalist: Mark Onorati

 

Matt Pearce

Australian Surf Photo of the Year 2025 Finalist: Matt Pearce

 

Peter Wilson

Australian Surf Photo of the Year 2025 Finalist: Peter Wilson

 

Simon Shepard

Australian Surf Photo of the Year 2025 Finalist: Simon Shepard

 

Stuart Gibson

Australian Surf Photo of the Year 2025 Finalist: Stuart Gibson

 

Ted Grambeau

Australian Surf Photo of the Year 2025 Finalist: Ted Grambeau



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