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Hawaii-1961: Surfers Trying To Catch A Small Wave

  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationHawaii, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1961 Hawaii
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Surfers Trying To Catch A Small Wave — Clip Details

HAWAII-1961: Surfers attempt to catch small waves at dusk, their silhouettes visible against the deep blue ocean. Shot on 8mm film, this vintage home movie captures the calm, rhythmic motion of the waves and the quiet anticipation of surfers waiting for the perfect ride. The footage features natural film grain, slight color fading, and a soft purple-pink sky, evoking a nostalgic 1960s beachside atmosphere. The scene is serene and contemplative, offering authentic archival footage of early surf culture in Hawaii.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127607183

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1961 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Hawaii, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • surf
  • ocean
  • wave
  • surfers
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  • small
  • sports
  • recreation
  • hawaii
  • 1961
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  • vintage 8mm film
  • surfers on small waves
  • 1960s beach life
  • retro ocean footage
  • classic surf culture
  • 1960s home movie
  • vintage Hawaii
  • 8mm surf film
  • nostalgic surfing
  • dusk ocean scene
  • archival surf footage
  • small wave surfing
  • vintage 1960s
  • old film footage
  • retro Hawaii
  • 8mm home movie
  • surfers silhouetted
  • vintage ocean
  • 1961 vintage footage

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1960s Hawaii documentary sequences needing real 8mm surf recreation, ocean atmosphere, or dusk beach-life inserts.

Still Frames From This Clip

Distant surfers wait in dark blue ocean water under a pale dusk horizon.

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← Previous in archiveHawaii-1961: Day Out At Sea On The Haleakala Featuring Water ActivitiesNext in archive →Hawaii-1961: Surfers Riding Waves With Diamond Head In Background
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