EAST COAST SURFING HALL OF FAME
The East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame is an independent, non-profit educational institution created to honor and memorialize the pioneers, legends, champions and individuals who, through their passion and dedication, have made outstanding and significant contributions to the development and recognition of Surfing on the East Coast of the USA.
RIDING THROUGH TIME
“Digging into the East Coast’s magical history”
A ride through time with East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame’s Historian, Mike May
HALL OF FAMERS
Browse the legends, champions and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to East Coast Surfing and have been inducted into the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame.
SURF TALK
Born and raised on the East Coast of Australia, 1976 IPS (now WSL) World Champion Peter “PT” Townend is uniquely qualified to interview surfers who have been inducted in the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame.
Videos: Mitch Kaufmann
LATEST NEWS
2026 Surf Expo Shape-Off Winners Announced
Charlie Bunger, New York’s Legendary Shaper, Honored
ECSHOF Inducts Class of 2026
While celebrating its 30th Anniversary, eleven category inductees and the Cecil Lear President’s Award recipient were honored.
ECSHOF Presents Surf Expo’s 2026 Shape-Off
Hall of Fame Becomes Presenting Sponsor of Surf Expo’s Shape-Off. Charlie Bunger to be Honored At 2026 “Champions Challenge”.
Class of 2026 Announced
East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026. Announces 30th Anniversary. 11 Inductees and The Cecil Lear President's Award Recipient Announced.
