By ESTHER MARSHALL

Published: 01:10 BST, 9 April 2025 | Updated: 01:10 BST, 9 April 2025

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Surf’s up! 

Graphic designer and author Carolina Amell is diving into the world of inspirational female surfers with an incredible new photo book, Every Body Surf. 

This new collection of stunning photographs celebrates ‘self-love, sisterhood and body positivity’ as well as the ‘beauty and power of the ocean’.

Carolina’s book profiles 27 women across five continents who are ‘connected by their love of surfing’ and the ‘sense of empowerment they draw from a supportive community where bodies of all types are celebrated’. 

Scroll down to take a first look inside the book with MailOnline Travel’s selection of breathtaking images… 

Every Body Surf: A Tribute to Self-Love and Sisterhood is published by Prestel and available at WHSmith, Amazon and other major retailers.

This image was taken by photographer Amber Jenks and captures Ming Hui Brown, the current International Women's Longboard Champion, free surfing. The stunning photo was taken in La Union, a coastal province, in the Philippines

This image was taken by photographer Amber Jenks and captures Ming Hui Brown, the current International Women’s Longboard Champion, free surfing. The stunning photo was taken in La Union, a coastal province, in the Philippines

Taken by Jorge Moya, this photo shows Chelsea Ross, the founder of Surf Goddess Retreats. Chelsea describes the Bali-based retreat as a 'space where women can connect with themselves, their bodies and each other'

Taken by Jorge Moya, this photo shows Chelsea Ross, the founder of Surf Goddess Retreats. Chelsea describes the Bali-based retreat as a ‘space where women can connect with themselves, their bodies and each other’

Jessa Williams, pictured third from left, created Intrsxtn Surf as a safe space for Black Women and women of colour to 'explore the outdoors through surfing'. She's pictured here with other women in the group in this photo taken by Nicole Alvarenga

Jessa Williams, pictured third from left, created Intrsxtn Surf as a safe space for Black Women and women of colour to ‘explore the outdoors through surfing’. She’s pictured here with other women in the group in this photo taken by Nicole Alvarenga

Chelsea Ross, right, is photographed with fellow surfer Anais Pierquet in this fun image taken by Jorge Moya in Indonesia

Chelsea Ross, right, is photographed with fellow surfer Anais Pierquet in this fun image taken by Jorge Moya in Indonesia

In this image, taken by Asia Bryne, surfer Bri Atisanoe (in the yellow bikini) 'celebrates a party wave' with her friends in Hawaii

In this image, taken by Asia Bryne, surfer Bri Atisanoe (in the yellow bikini) ‘celebrates a party wave’ with her friends in Hawaii

Taken by Emy Dossett, Risa Mara Machuca tackles the waves in Mexico in this incredible image. The surfer says 'the best way to start the day is at sea'

Taken by Emy Dossett, Risa Mara Machuca tackles the waves in Mexico in this incredible image. The surfer says ‘the best way to start the day is at sea’

Marina Emerald, a surfer from Spain who now lives in Australia, is an underwater maternity photographer. She captured this image of a pregnant surfer at Noosa Heads on Australia's Sunshine Coast

Marina Emerald, a surfer from Spain who now lives in Australia, is an underwater maternity photographer. She captured this image of a pregnant surfer at Noosa Heads on Australia’s Sunshine Coast

Taken by Christian Raskal, this amazing photograph of surfer Anais Pierquet longboarding was snapped in Indonesia

Taken by Christian Raskal, this amazing photograph of surfer Anais Pierquet longboarding was snapped in Indonesia

Captured by Clementine Bourke, this photo shows Australian surfer Kirra Calleja, centre, with friends

Captured by Clementine Bourke, this photo shows Australian surfer Kirra Calleja, centre, with friends

Taken at Playa La Saladita in Mexico, this photo shows surfer Patricia Valdovinos Ornelas carrying her board at the beach. It was snapped by Heiko Bothe Water photographer Asia Brynne snapped this photo of surfer Elizabeth Sneed on her board in Waikiki, Hawaii

LEFT: Taken at Playa La Saladita in Mexico, this photo shows surfer Patricia Valdovinos Ornelas carrying her board at the beach. It was snapped by Heiko Bothe. RIGHT: Water photographer Asia Brynne snapped this photo of surfer Elizabeth Sneed on her board in Waikiki, Hawaii

Photographer Marina Emerald, who took this photo, says women should 'be out there doing what we love without caring about how we look. We are out there to have fun, relax, enjoy the ocean, hang out with friends or simply be alone'

Photographer Marina Emerald, who took this photo, says women should ‘be out there doing what we love without caring about how we look. We are out there to have fun, relax, enjoy the ocean, hang out with friends or simply be alone’

Brent Bielmann took this photo of surfer Tara Crystal tackling the waves in Oahu, Hawaii. Tara says that 'surfing has always played a huge part in my mental happiness'

Brent Bielmann took this photo of surfer Tara Crystal tackling the waves in Oahu, Hawaii. Tara says that ‘surfing has always played a huge part in my mental happiness’

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Breathtaking photos show women surfers tackling waves around the world

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