Enigmatic big wave surfer Tom Lowe has followed his own path from the heart of Penwith, Cornwall to surfing’s highest level through grit and determination – with a little help from his friends.
Cutting his teeth in Ireland and pioneering waves like Rileys and paddling Mullaghmore with a small group of surfers, Tom found meaning in pushing himself to the limit, and sometimes beyond. Ground breaking films like “Powers of Three” (2009) , “Revolution” (2008) made with friends Mikey Smith and Feral Smith cover mounted on Carve lay testament to the drive and the dream.
In 2023, Tom hit the reef hard at Teahupo’o and sustained critical injuries. “After surgery, lung treatment and a blood transfusion due to internal bleeding, a broken scapula, and many broken ribs, I truly do feel lucky to have made it,” he said.
Featuring the likes of Fergal Smith and renowned, multi-faceted creative Mickey Smith, this film is as much an exploration of community and kinship as it is about Tom.
