Nat Gerding

Written By Natalie Gerding


  • Home Surf Break: Cowells - Santa Cruz, CA

  • Surf Story: I started surfing after I moved to California about 5 years ago! I was lucky enough to go on a surf retreat to Costa Rica soon after, and I have not stopped traveling or surfing since. I’ve met some of my very best friends through surfing, and worked through so many things in my life in the water. Surfing taught me to play and have fun again.

  • Occupation: Professional Lost Girl, Surf Photographer

  • Favorite Surf Memories: Wandering around Indonesia on scooters searching for waves :)

  • Dream Surf Trip: I would love to surf La Saladita!

  • Favorite Surfboard: 9’ 4” Walks on Water by Almond Surfboards

  • Best advice: Do a surf retreat somewhere beautiful and inspiring :) you’ll meet so many rad people and come back sooo happy. Bend your knees.

  • On the search for: 2-3 Foot clean longboard waves, in warm water!

  • Fun Fact: I surfed 100 days in a row, twice

  • Instagram @saltynat

Natalie Gerding https://natgerding.com