Surrounded by punchy beachbreaks and some heavy reefs, this underground shredder honed his skills at home in Kommetjie. It’s where many wave assassins have learned their art, and it’s obvious that he paid attention in tube class.
Meet this week’s Surf Ninja, Cameron Gouws…
NAME: Cameron Gouws
AGE: 26
LOCAL SPOT: Long Beach or Misty Cliffs.
BEST THING ABOUT SURFING?
It’s hard to say, but I do love it and I’m always stoked when I get out the water.
WORST THING ABOUT SURFING?
Having to work and not being able to surf all day. I hate missing waves!
TO MAKE A LIVING I?
Right now I’m working at Lifestyle Surf Shop. I’m a bit of a wanderer when it comes to work and I’ll do anything to keep myself in the water.
THREE TRACKS THAT HELP YOU SHRED?
Angels and Airwaves – The Wolfpack
Ben Howard – Time Is Dancing
The Cure – Burn
BEST SURFER IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW?
Bruce Irons.
DAWNIE OR ARVO SESH?
Dawnie for sure.
WHICH SPOT DO YOU HAVE TO SURF BEFORE YOU DIE?
That right sandspit in Mozam.
WHEN YOU ARE NOT SURFING, YOU CAN BE FOUND WHERE?
Hanging out with my girlfriend.
GREATEST FEAR?
Great whites probably.
BEST SURFING MEMORY?
Working as a surf guide in the Maldives, surfing perfect waves all day and being paid for it.
