Think curly hair, nonstop energy, sugar-rush intensity, bus-sized barrels, and gnarly waves: that’s Makoa.
At just 17, Makoa Gomez is already stacking more barrels than most surfers do in a lifetime.
Born and raised in front of one of Europe’s heaviest waves, El Quemao, he’s been charging since day one — powered by his dad, the legendary Charly Gomez, and the whole local crew who shaped him.
Meet Makoa:
Hi Makoa, tell us a bit about yourself and where you come from.
I’m from the Canary Islands, and I surf every single day. The ocean is a huge part of my life, and I’m proud to be sponsored by Volcom.
If you could surf one wave from any time in history (past or future), where and when would it be?
El Quemao in the 2000s, when my dad was surfing it almost by himself.
What’s a lesson the ocean taught you that you didn’t expect to learn?
The biggest lesson the ocean has taught me is patience. Even when I don’t have it, I understand that if you wait, at the right moment, the best wave will come to you.
“Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg.
What wave scared you the most, and how did it change the way you surf?
Pipeline, for sure. But it didn’t change anything, because it still scares me.
If you could design the “perfect” wave just for you, what would it look and feel like?
El Quemao, in front of my house — but with the size that Pipeline can hold.
How is it to be part of the Volcom family?
Being part of the Volcom family is a dream come true. Having the opportunity to stay at the Volcom house in Hawaii and to be supported by them has definitely made me push myself harder. I’m enjoying where I am with the brand that first believed in me.
Being part of the Volcom family is a dream come true. Having the opportunity to stay at the Volcom house in Hawaii and to be supported by them has definitely made me push myself harder. I’m enjoying where I am with the brand that first believed in me.
Who or what inspires you in surfing?
My dad was definitely the first person who inspired me in surfing, probably because he taught me. I can see things in my surfing that could only come from him.
Punts or pits?
Both.
Guess the Number of Barrels & WIN a Bundle with Volcom
***THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED***
We’ve teamed up with Volcom and Makoa to give you the chance to WIN a barrel-safe bundle for when you’re catching the swell this spring.
All you need to do is: Guess the number of barrels Makoa charges
- Follow @carvemag & @volcom_eu
- Like & save the competition post on Instagram
- Tag your ride or die and the number of barrels
- Bonus: Share to your story and give us a tag
Cheat code* — If you watch the whole YouTube clip, you won’t need to guess
Film Credits
Starring Makoa Gomez Vidal
Edited by Oscar Valencia
Music: “Hitching To Mullim” by Blistar (Noa Deane)
