Now based in Oceanside, California, Victor Bernardo has stepped away from the traditional competition circuit to embrace freesurfing. Working closely with shaper Matt Parker, he experiments with alternative board designs while bringing creativity, style, and a deep connection to the ocean into his sessions. Known for his technical flair — especially in aerial maneuvers and backside surfing — Victor also uses his platform to speak about overcoming prejudice and to highlight surfing as a true expression of identity and authenticity.
Dissecting the variable differences in shape, style, approach, and how they came to be with Matt Parker
A series by: Matt Kleiner
Words by: Matt Parker
Produced by: Album Surf
FIlmed by: Matt Kleiner // Kaique Photo – Kaique Silva // Maldivessurfphotographer – Hupa Ibrahim // Fromaseaview – Zakaria // Ian Grose // Liquefy Maldives -Ayaz Ibrahim // Ayoub Abouizza // Yaamin Parte // Renato Do Val // Yugo Romanelli // Now Now Productions – Alan Van Gysen // Ian Tavares // Rafaski // Nicolas Gaillard // Ivan Tanjung // Gustavo Camarão // Brendoshootz // Mike Townsend
