Surf Ninja – Tyde Gatcke

Since his first trip to Bali for his 18th birthday, this East London ripper has been hooked on the baggie-temp, clear water barrels that Indo has on offer. He grew up surfing spots like Nahoon Reef and Eastern Beach, but set his roots on Bali in May last year with but two goals: to get shacked off his head and to document the experience from behind the lens of his camera. Meet our next Surf Ninja, Tyde Gatcke…

NAME: Tyde Gatcke
AGE: 22
LOCAL SPOT: Nahoon and Eastern Beach, East London.

BEST THING ABOUT SURFING?
Clear water barrels in baggies.

WORST THING ABOUT SURFING?
Dirty beaches, sharp reefs and long hold-downs.

TO MAKE A LIVING I…
I’m a freelance photographer – (See some of Tyde’s work here)

THREE TRACKS THAT HELP YOU SHRED?
Sage – Take Care of You
Mark Knight – Your Love
Sonnentanz Feat. Will Heard – Sun Don’t Shine

BEST SURFER IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW?
John John and Kelly.

DAWNIE OR ARVO SESH?
Dawnie. There’s nothing better then paddling out in the dark on a fresh morning before the sun rises and getting a few nuggets to yourself.

WHICH SPOT DO YOU WANT TO SURF BEFORE YOU DIE?
Greenbush and Macaronis.

WHEN YOU ARE NOT SURFING, YOU CAN BE FOUND WHERE?
Taking photos and cruising around Bali.

GREATEST FEAR?
Not being able to wake up and go look for waves every day.

BEST SURFING MEMORY?
That barrel I got at Temples last week.