Matuse Family: Eric Tomlinson

Photos: Wilson

A warm welcome to the Matuse family to Eric Tomlinson. When not on a strike mission to Central America or nursing jet lag from a jaunt to South Africa or Australia, 21 year old Eric Tomlinson can be found chasing waves around his hometown of Surfside, California. With backing from sponsors Insight, Sanuk, Famous, Matuse, and Katin surf shop the future is only looking brighter for Eric. His favorite wave is the one he grew up on in Surfside, and when it’s good, it’s the best wave he could ask for. Being able to run in to his house to shower off and get food before charging right back out isn’t bad either.

Competing in the NSSA as a grom, Eric won a few events but has geared his surfing towards more of a free surf mentality. Eric noted that “I decided to travel and learn more about the world and the people in it than try and keep my competitive side going”. He is currently working on various video projects as well as linking up with photographers whenever the waves come up. Look forward to big things from Eric.