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Tim Bessell Surfboards
Tim Bessell surfboards are renowned for their exceptional artistic aesthetic and precision performance. With years of experience and a deep passion for the sport, Tim Bessell has perfected the art of creating surfboards that are not only beautiful but also deliver an incredible ride. Each board is meticulously shaped and glassed by hand, ensuring the highest level of precision and quality. From classic designs to innovative shapes, Tim Bessell offers a wide range of surfboards to suit every style and skill level. Whether you’re a beginner looking to catch your first wave or an experienced surfer seeking the ultimate ride, a Tim Bessell surfboard will elevate your surfing experience to new heights.
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Tim Bessell Surfboards Emblem Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve Tee$26.23 – $33.07
Shaping the Wave of Performance Surfboards
Tim Bessell came of age in San Diego building surfboards during the modern performance revolution in the 1960’s.
Heralded as one of the youngest shapers, Tim also distinguished himself as a standout Windansea surfer.
During the golden age of late 1960’s age of Sunset Surfboard production, Tim lent his hands to create precision watercraft.
His natural talent for surfing and shaping lured him to the North Shore of Oahu where he became a distinguished Lightning Bolt shaper.
Top Rider Tuned Surfboards for You
For decades Tim Bessell surfboards have been used by the top talent on the world’s top surfing competitions with celebratory results.
The Legacy of Andy Warhol in La Jolla, California
I am not only a surfboard shaper; I am a contemporary artist who has been influenced greatly by Andy Warhol.
Andy lived down the street from me in La Jolla in 1967 when I was 10 years old and he was producing the San Diego Surfer movie.
As I was growing up, my mom who was an artist was always pointing out Andy Warhol’s art to me.
In college, Andy Warhol was one of my idols in the pop art world.
I have been shaping surfboards since I was 13 years old. At age 18, I was at the top of my game. Carl Ekstrom, who was a good friend of mine who had sold two of his surfboards to Andy Warhol in 1967, had cultivated a relationship with him. When I was invited to New York City by Gary Binko who was a film producer, Carl told me to tell Andy hello if I saw him.
September 2012 from The Inertia
SD Surfing Hall of Fame Inducted
In 2023 Tim Bessell was inducted into the SD Surfing Hall of Fame.
