Maps to Nowhere Episode 1: The Lost Atoll

[@Surfline]

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[@ryanlowe988]

At 49 years old and 1000s of surf vids deep I was honestly really excited to watch this. I waited to get home to watch on the big screen. I absolutely loved it. So excited for the rest of the series. Super stoked on all of O'Neill's and Surfline's content lately 🤗😎🤙🏼

[@Surfline]

It means a lot to us. Thank for your support!

[@mikeglades7105]

I pretty much felt the exact same way at the exact same age.....

[@hawaiiansouthshore]

Agree!

[@DGT73]

Same 😁

[@warrenwilson2572]

Brett is hands down one of the best surfers

[@paultannenbaum]

I've surfed this wave, and it is as incredible as portrayed in the video. Kudos to Surfline and the Matt Rode for not giving any major clues away and still making a rad video.

[@simonrose751]

fanning island

[@charliedillon1400]

Shout out to Brett Barley. Dude has duckdived a trillion cold, murky, grinding OBX waves in his life, and it's cool to see him in another seascape. Dude is a barrel riding machine.

[@nettwench]

YASS!

[@Zachary_333]

1,000%

[@livid_experience]

Such a heavy crew. Brett and Ian and are two of surfing's best underground characters. The grom is gnarly, I'd like to watch him surf some of the Manly slabs sometime. Matt is cool and I'll have to look up some of his work. This is great. Cheers Surfline.

[@WjB_96792]

Incredible piece! This is the essence of stoke for me! Always dreamt of travel but i never seem to get off of this crowded island. And now at 50 with huge responsibilities my only travel is done vicariously. Thank you for sharing your adventure! Looking forward to more! Aloha!

[@coreyrice8607]

This was gold. Old school surf flicks vibes were epic

[@ponzuprince7534]

Congrats to all who made this video. Easily one of the best surf video series ever and it's only the first episode. Bravo O'neill...

[@global_zoo]

That was pretty epic! Didn't expect that wave at 8:45 to grow so much down the line

[@ryanlowe988]

Good catch 🪝🤙🏼

[@nexrace]

Brett shrreding & fish flying out of the wave at 9:55, he had everything at this point! :)

[@sebastiaocarneiro4122]

This is the real surf culture. Keep this path, its surfing watch this episodes. Respect and peace.

[@SoccerVan]

Loving the concept of this series. Subscribed. Props for keeping this spot nameless. Sure, there are plenty of guys out there that know where this is but please don't feel like you need to prove it to the world by posting in the comments. Let's keep a little bit of mystery in this ever-shrinking world.

[@marcmelpo972]

I lived there for 6 months back in 2000 (on the main island, not on the islet facing the wave, which was unhinabited at the time, but for a hut and a traditional fish trap contraption). I was working in one of the only 2 dive centers there back then. What a dream job and à dream life that was...

[@rostand73]

Such an incredible place. Took us 35 odd days of sailing to get there but 100% worth it. All the islands/atols around there are so amazing. Never seen so many reef sharks in my life!!

[@hardoff]

Thank you so much for making this. In a world increasingly obsessed with content and grabbing shorter and shorter attention spans, it's great to see something come out of this era with the heart and soul and just pure stoke that is beyond time. I can safely admit that I'll never surf waves like this and that super shallow reef would make it a complete no for me to actually ride those waves there, but this has inspired me to go find waves in my own area more and just surf.

[@sallyskiera4756]

Great job, Matt! Can’t wait for the next episode!

[@jpc630]

So sick. Kinda just wish we could've seen at least one takeoff. Would have been nice to see the full wave.

[@greeff100]

17:05

[@AlexanderJabert]

7:21 7:45 8:03 Need more?

[@tomluker4224]

Without a doubt one of the best surf shorts I've seen in a long long time inspiring exciting the travel the waves the people outstanding look forward to the next one Good job. I was really really really really good!

[@Surfline]

Thank you so muuuuch! So glad you liked it. More coming soon!

[@maxmazoudier24]

Watch Torryn Martin if you like the shorts. Dudes insane

[@Surfline]

@@maxmazoudier24 +1

[@mls01981]

2:02 "It had to be the right crew. Surfers that can handle the journey, appreciate the experience, and..." sponsored by O'Neill.

[@nottherealChickenJoe]

I was confused by that as well. Everyone knows this is sponsored by Oneill so why are they making it sound like something else haha

[@rahawk69]

LOL

[@kjhart60]

While exploring the Baja peninsula in the late 70s, friend of mine and I found a place that was similar to this in that it had crystal clear water, a reeling little point left-hander and a very shallow reef. We had it all to ourselves for about 3 days straight. Absolutely unsurfable at low tide. I remember thinking it was about time to go in, coming out of the barrel into the flats and having one of my fins scrape the reef. Yep, time to go in. I love the whole theme of this series and I think it's going to be wonderful. Brings back memories of exploring surf spots up and down the west coast of Mexico, Baja and the u.s back in the 70's.

[@brennansnow911]

More of this, please! Thank you, Surfline!

[@theseachannel_]

What an amazing crew you guys put together! You can feel the vibe and the disbelief of them with that wave. The soul surfer is still alive! Haha love it

[@sebchartrand]

The ultimate goofy foot dream.

[@jodymarcon189]

WOW! Well done, Surfline and O'Neill! So excited to see more!

[@rodellison]

Really enjoyed this, getting back to the old surf movie vibe which has seemed to have disappeared of late. Well done

[@wadejoseph784]

Great stuff. Adventures like this are a dream come true. I love the Stoke of Brett Barley. Well done editing any clues as to location.

[@JoePonton]

What was the song called from 17:07. It’s elite. What a series. Watched it soooo many times. Please make more

[@sl101d5]

Remarkable, one of the most dreamiest waves I’ve ever seen!

[@Sol_Weird]

This is gonna be such a great series!

[@charlieduvall6463]

Really happy to see Brett doing his job w style. Dudes a true model.

[@JasperTrojeTuck]

Best surf vid I’ve seen in a long, long time. Stoked to see the rest of this series!

[@KdubseaTV]

What dreams are made of, well if it was a right. Seriously though this is the perfect example of a well planned trip to discover uncharted waves. The filming was on point and the crew ripped. Well done!

[@a-j731]

So sick amazing episode look forward to the next one. Thanks O'Neil and Surfline🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇦🇺

[@storm2000808]

Awesome video beautiful waves! I'm not surprised Winter went into the reef he's the only regular stance on this shallow left. 👏👍

[@bonbondesel]

Great video with incredible atmosphere !!! Rare to see this kind of stuff on the tube ! It's very special. I know where the place is. In my opinion, this is the most perfect spot on the planet. It's so good to see a video showing the beauty of the place without really giving clues to where it is. Great job ! The state of mind shared on this video is so authentic and pleasing !!!

[@rupertlagrange5149]

Welldone!! Awesome video!! Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@nickkosciuk673]

What a dream I wish I was 50 years younger. I would love to learn the map follow the swells. All the hard stuff would make the dream sweeter.

[@Marksurfz]

This was INSANE...Kudos! 🤙

[@Surfline]

Episode two coming soon. Stay tuned!

[@jansmith3158]

Fantastic video!! Thank you for sharing your amazing surf/fish/coconut island/tiki hut trip with all of us. DREAM BIG & follow your passions everyone!!! 💙🌏🌊🏄‍♂🐟🎏

[@ryanf1560]

fantastic, a major treat to see this adventure, wave, and environment presented in such clarity by very grateful and talented individuals as well

[@Surfline]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patricknoveski6409]

This was so well done. The surfers are humble Rippers. Brett & Ian style masters. Thanks Matt. Please keep secret. Our planet is getting small er Peace to all. P.j. -Rincon Calif.

[@vaporcitizen3276]

yup great series, and hell yeah brett is talented.

[@Ferrari333SP]

Great stuff! Can't wait for episode 2!

[@dennybreese]

Nice Matt Rode☺️, good to see you! Congratulations on the video series! That wave looks amazing. I’m back in Australia now living full time at Moonees. Remember Moonee Beach track? Not so secluded anymore:(

[@uzayrsonday8514]

unreal...surely drop a playlist

[@modellbleu2294]

There is nothing secret about this place if you are a diver. Been on the radar for decades. Still a cool video. Nice to see this place again!

[@melissapadilla5611]

Love the fishing In all these word up Brett from NC

[@thespanishcaravan3001]

very good vibes, amazing waves and great crew! Love it!

[@theman21030]

Epic ! Right on Brett surf fish eat surf fish eat

[@AndrewCooperr]

This got me absolutely FROTHING! This is every surfers dream.

[@Surfline]

We hope Maps To Nowhere inspires you to find your own remote, perfect wave!

[@michaelj8793]

Outstanding Thanks for sharing and rubbing it in You lucky dogs 👍🤙

[@MarcHalikas_surfercook]

I LOL when Barley the straggler finally showed! Too funny! Like a kind in a candy store.

[@Surfline]

He made up for lost time.

[@jaketellkamp2302]

Can’t wait to see episode 2 tomorrow

[@halclarkfire]

Oh man...what a life! Awesome.🎸

[@greeff100]

What a beautiful wave. So sick how it starts off chest high and then grows into an overhead barrel that just breaks flawlessly. The guys surfed in perfectly too. 🤙

[@Surfline]

pretty dreamy, right?!

[@krustysurfer]

Now you all know why so many are holed up around the great lakes........ And its in our backyard so to speak... Every now and then it gets epic and its just your friends and you. The world can still be a beautiful incredible place. Aloha from west Michigan 🤙the double peninsula State...

[@garlandmidgette884]

Love it when barley hit the lip and ballyhoo went flying

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

Beautiful wave, blessed to have that to yourselves

[@tonywrone7259]

Love this series! Rough and real.

[@chrishumphries3389]

Nice work Matt! Whenever you can’t find the right break, don’t forget Moonies. 😊

[@matthewjames_pnw]

Well done folks... well done.

[@eleanorhall-bx3eg]

Amazing music!

[@DannyLamastrasAdventures]

This series is incredible

[@Surfline]

😘

[@lucasbuchmasser-qc2wd]

So keen

[@JasonWright-j3i]

Nice work with maintainng the anonymity of the place as much as possible, no faces, logos, airlines etc..

[@BenGotBarreled]

wow amazing job surfline and oneil

[@bentonpix]

Well done! A tasty heaping spoonful of what the surf life is all about!

[@TheRig04]

Absolute legend Winter Vincent !

[@kohbaker3394]

Thanks for making such a great surf film

[@Surfline]

You're going to love what we have cooking for episode 2!

[@nettwench]

As an East Coaster I'm a big Brett Barley fan. Such a healthy reef with so many fish!

[@ahbwisurfnpaddle]

woW such ExcellenT surf adventure Ian Crane ! What a perfect sized left hander you guys found, love to watch those tube rides !

[@Surfline]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cjgamer2140]

Sick wave! Crano straight ripping!

[@AfterWorkFishClub]

Love this and know exactly where this is. Thank you for not spoiling

[@deedubs602]

This is going to be an awesome series!

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

I’m so stoked you have found a path and support for your commitment to understanding good waves 🌊. It’s inspired me to bite down and really understand where I live first, then maybe beyond, if there’s any time left 😂. Looking forward to where that leads 🤙🏽😎🖤🏄🏽‍♂️

[@TheSassita]

Great video !❤

[@peristv5841]

when its gonna be new episodes?!!!! This edits are so magestic and see these guys surf alone in that magical place, stokedd!!

[@Surfline]

In three weeks we will drop episode 2!

[@hawaiiansouthshore]

Yeahhh Matt!

[@papapetad]

Finally got a clue. The boat Brett arrives in is a design from our islands. Some have been exported in recent years as people have seen them perform here but seeing that boat in this setting was a dead giveaway. Still a whole lot of islands to explore on g maps and even then, no guarantee of singling out the channel pattern. There are obviously a bunch of people in the know seeing the facilities. Either way, beautiful setting and wave.

[@danaronowicz635]

At 12:59, he's ripping so hard he's sending fish flying 😅

[@aaronbaltusis6357]

That was sick!

[@nylonsandal]

Great series, keep making them @surfline & @oneill

[@steve-g-]

So rad! Loved it

[@doctorcrypto3048]

Brett is such a tube master

[@danielneethling757]

Soooo Epic!

[@TaranakiGreenfields]

EPIC!!!

[@chrisculley3756]

Ah the east coast rep outer banks Brett Barley. Awesome . I could freaking live the rest of my days there. So amazing. RLTW 3/75

[@tapeworm6093]

Bret talked about how life should be, and how I dream everyday. All I need is an island to myself with a perfect wave, a quiver, mask, snorkel, spear, and a fishing pole. I’m good. But unfortunately I am only a spectator now due to a terrible back injury that has pinched my L3,L4

[@rdotrusty]

love it!

[@coltensmith9352]

So sick 🙌🔥

[@77Cfriend]

Keep it that way

[@vincentfu7025]

Awesome movie(: Can you give some information on that amazing song starting at 17.00 minutes?:DD Thanks much 🤙

[@pursuitone]

Amazing stuff surfline, what a crazy series this will be!

[@Surfline]

Thank you!

[@leighgilmour1702]

Whoop whoop 🙌🏼 🎉

[@joeblow1942]

This was really good!🤙🏼

[@theminimalistplan]

So Cool!! Looking forward to the next trip. If you ever come to Norway. Hit me up ;)

[@GuentherOka]

Sick one guys!!!

[@Gamma_Labs]

Barleyyy!!

[@michaelchow6368]

I recognize the floral pattern of the lady preparing the fish, it's somewhere in South East Asia

[@capt_boos]

Sick clip