Surfer Magazine Cover April, 2011 
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| Editor | Todd Prodanovich | 
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| Categories | Sports magazine | 
| Frequency | Monthly | 
| Total circulation (December 2011)  | 
101,270 | 
| Founder | John Severson | 
| Year founded | 1959 | 
| Company | TEN: The Enthusiast Network Media | 
| Country | USA | 
| Based in | San Clemente, California | 
| Language | English | 
| Website | www | 
| ISSN | 0039-6036 | 
Surfer is a USA monthly surfing culture magazine.
The magazine was founded by John Severson in 1959 as a program to accompany his yearly surf films. Severson's photography, art and sense of humor set the pace for the future of Surfer, which quickly grew to be a reflection of the sport and culture, as well as a sounding board for surfers and environmental activists. Since 1959, Surfer has used its publication as a means of bringing readers a slice of the entire surfing world. Its editor-in-chief is Todd Prodanovich; the photo editor is Grant Ellis.
The magazine was started as quarterly and then, became bi-monthly. Severson sold Surfer to Better Living Inc. in 2000.