Winter Surfing in Maine

I've been documenting surf culture for three decades. These are a few moments from the past ten years, all along the Maine coast. These days, I mostly just want to paddle out - but now and then, before or after a session, I still pick up the camera. Old habits die hard.

A quick warm-up by the fire. Somewhere along the Maine Coast. Photo by Joe Carter © 2025.

Checking it hard. Photo by Joe Carter © 2025.

Eric Belangar, colder than it looks. Photo by Joe Carter © 2025.

Brake check, Matt Milleman. Photo by Joe Carter © 2025.

Grain board session at golden hour with Nollin Collins. Photo by Joe Carter © 2025.

Inside the snowglobe with Michael Grover. Photo by Joe Carter © 2025.