Freesurf - Hawai'i's Surf Magazine
Freesurf Magazine has been capturing the vibrant spirit of the North Shore of Oahu—the epicenter of the surfing world—since 2002. As North America’s only free, full-color glossy surf magazine, Freesurf embodies the essence of surf culture and shares it with the world.
Hawai‘i’s leading surf and beach lifestyle publication delivers the latest industry updates and breathtaking visuals from surfing’s cultural birthplace to a global audience. Known for its stunning photography and engaging features, Freesurf offers informative, family-friendly content that inspires an active, youthful lifestyle.
Each issue, 10,000 copies of Freesurf are distributed to over 450 locations across Hawai‘i and Southern California. With its primary distribution centered in the Hawaiian Islands, readers can easily find Freesurf in surf shops, specialty stores, and select military outlets, along with hundreds of surf shops and gift suppliers in Southern California. Boasting an average of 8 reads per copy, Freesurf becomes the ultimate travel companion and a cherished free souvenir—giving advertisers unparalleled reach.
Freesurf Magazine also enjoys visibility at prestigious trade shows like Agenda and Surf Expo, as well as prominent surf and beach events across Hawai‘i and Southern California, ensuring its presence in the heart of the surf community.
Advertise in Freesurf
Sizes, specs and pricing below.
Circulation
• 10,000 printed copies / month
• Distributed free to 450+ locations throughout Hawai’i and Southern California
Demographics
• 72% male surfers
• 28% female surfers
• Targeted toward Gen X and Gen Y
2 Pages
Ad size 16.75 x 10.875 Bleed size 17.25 x 11.375
1x $3,695
4x $3,295
8x $2,895
1 Page
Ad size 8.375 x 10.875 Bleed size 8.875 x 11.375
1x $1,995
4x $1,795
8x $1,595
1/2 Page Vertical
Ad size 4.125 x 10.875 Bleed size 4.625x 11.375
1x $995
4x $945
8x $895
1/2 Page Horizontal
Ad size 8.375x 5.35 Bleed size 8.875x 5.85
1x $995
4x $945
8x $895
1/4 Page
Ad size 3.75x 4.875
1x $695
4x $625
8x $575
Surf Saver
Ad size 3.75x 1.5
1x $295
4x $275
8x $250
Schedule
Issue
Feburary 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
December 2025
Deadline
January 14, 2025
February 26, 2025
April 8, 2025
May 20, 2025
July 1, 2025
August 11, 2025
September 16, 2025
October 28, 2025
Distribution
February 17, 2025
March 31, 2025
May 12, 2025
June 23, 2025
August 04, 2025
September 15, 2025
October 20, 2025
December 01, 2025
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Social Media @freesurfmag
Freesurf Magazine’s social media channels share the stoke of Hawai`i surfing with the world at large. Through expert storytelling and production, Manulele Media documents and shares your business with our audience.
We grow your brand and sell your products via website links, Facebook tags, lnstagram tags, and swipe ups to direct links … all of which are tracked with detailed analytics.
Sponsored Posts
We work with you to find already planned editorial to sponsor helping cultivate brand awareness with editorial content relevant to our audience. Make our audience yours with Hawaii’s best surf content.
100% publisher-produced content
Popular content tagged with your branding
Maximum impact without high production costs
Tags, product tags, and links to your content
1x: $400
2x: $600
4x: $1,000
10x: $2,000
26x: $4,450
52x: $7,800
Partner Content
Your content, our audience. Plug in and reach our audience with your message. Editorial or commercial.
1x: $750
4x: $2,400
10x: $4,000
26x: $9,100
52x: $12,500
Custom Media
We produce, edit and deliver your production to social media for international use. Work with us directly to create something that makes traction.
Brand integration and client approval
Key product and messaging placement
Final media available for use almost anywhere.
Contact us for pricing. Partner with us and expand your audience!