6 Best Surfing Competition Movies

By Vlad Zakh · May 14, 2026

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The graceful danger and competitive spirit of chasing the perfect wave has powered some of cinema’s most exhilarating surfing dramas. In Point Break (1991): An undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of surfing bank robbers and finds himself drawn to their reckless lifestyle. Don’t overlook Chasing Mavericks (2012): A young surfer trains under a legendary mentor to conquer one of the world’s most dangerous waves.

Point Break (2015) 01

Point Break (2015)

IMDb ★ 5.2

An FBI agent infiltrates a group of extreme athletes pursuing an elite series of dangerous eco-challenges.

Soul Surfer (2011) 02

Soul Surfer (2011)

IMDb ★ 6.7

A teenage surfer fights to return to competition after losing her arm in a shark attack.

Chasing Mavericks (2012) 03

Chasing Mavericks (2012)

IMDb ★ 6.9

A young surfer trains under a legendary mentor to conquer one of the world's most dangerous waves.

Blue Crush (2002) 04

Blue Crush (2002)

IMDb ★ 5.9

A dedicated surfer balances her dream of competing professionally with work, romance, and family responsibility.

Point Break (1991) 05

Point Break (1991)

IMDb ★ 7.2

An undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of surfing bank robbers and finds himself drawn to their reckless lifestyle.

North Shore (1987) 06

North Shore (1987)

IMDb ★ 6.1

A talented wave-pool surfer travels to Hawaii to prove himself against the legends of real ocean surfing.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.