SURFING THE RED ISLAND
Natxo Gonzalez, Miguel Blanco & Kepa Acero surfing empty breaks in Africa
05/10/2026 - 23:47
This African island is packing 6,000 km of coastline—pretty much a dream playground for wave hunters.
Basque surfer Kepa Acero had heard plenty of stories about empty lineups, perfect peeling waves, and reefs that can handle serious size. So when a solid swell popped up on the charts, he made the call with two full-send chargers—his basque buddy Natxo Gonzalez and Portuguese ripper Miguel Blanco. Together, they scored dreamy waves and soaked up a culture just as rich as the surf.
Directed by Jon Aspuru