Mike Gleason Surfing New Jersey Hurricane Swell – East Coast Big Wave Action Photography by Ryan Struck for Volcom, Tak Waterman, & Northeast Surf Brands
Powerful surf action photograph by New Jersey-based commercial photographer and director Ryan Struck, capturing local charger Mike Gleason riding a heavy, hurricane-generated swell in New Jersey during the 2023 season. This dynamic image features aggressive drop, curling lip, explosive spray, raw Atlantic power, athletic commitment, and gritty coastal energy in vibrant blue water with natural overcast or stormy lighting that amplifies the intense, unforgiving East Coast big-wave vibe. Perfect for creative directors, art directors, producers, and photo researchers at high-performance agencies (e.g., Wieden+Kennedy, 72andSunny, Anomaly) and premium brands such as Patagonia, Rip Curl, Billabong, Quiksilver, Hurley, FCS, or media like Eastern Surf Magazine, The Inertia, Surfer Magazine, ESPN seeking authentic visuals for cold-water/big-wave campaigns, wetsuit collections, Northeast storm surf editorials, athlete profiles, branded adventure content, or high-production video stills that showcase resilience, local power, and Jersey Shore surf culture.