• Stretched canvas print of a breaking wave at Duranbah Beach at sunset, leaning on a timber bench
  • Black framed canvas print of a breaking wave at Duranbah Beach at sunset, New South Wales
  • Oak framed canvas print of a breaking wave at Duranbah Beach at sunset, New South Wales
  • Fine art paper print of a breaking wave at Duranbah Beach at sunset, with a white border
  • White framed canvas print of a breaking wave at Duranbah Beach at sunset, New South Wales
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Matthew Philip

Duranbah Surfers Sunset Wave Print

Duranbah Surfers Sunset Wave Print

$80.00 AUD
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Aerial photography of one wave breaking at Duranbah, caught from directly overhead. Two seconds of it, held still — canvas or fine art paper.

  • Ready to hang with included mounting hardware
  • Fade-resistant inks rated for 100+ years
  • UL Greenguard Gold certified, non-toxic inks
  • FSC-certified sustainable pine wood frame
  • Cotton-polyester canvas composite construction
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Duranbah Surfers Sunset Wave Print — Duranbah Beach, New South Wales

A single wave caught mid-break at Duranbah Beach, the lip throwing forward into a clean wall of whitewater while surfers wait on the shoulder. Shot from directly above at sunset, the water reads as deep bottle-green shading out to teal.

This is the one I was hovering there for. You wait through a lot of ordinary waves for a set like this, and from above you get about two seconds to take it before the whole thing folds over.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Its 100MP Hasselblad camera resolves remarkable detail — the texture of the breaking lip and every surfer in the water stay razor sharp, even printed at large statement sizes.

Available as a fine art paper print or stretched canvas, with black, oak and white framing options across a full range of sizes.

About The Location

Duranbah is a beach break, which means the sand decides what you get. Some evenings it is shapeless. Other evenings a bank lines up and it throws properly, and you just have to be up there when it happens.

I sat the drone out over the back of the break and waited. From above you can watch a set stack up well before it stands, which gives you a couple of seconds of warning. This one came through with the lip already pitching, the wall going bottle-green underneath it and the surfers sliding across onto the shoulder.

Shot on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro with the 100MP Hasselblad camera. At that resolution the texture inside the whitewater holds up at large print sizes, which is the whole reason I fly it rather than something lighter.

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Frequently asked questions

All canvas prints on this site are made to order—I print each one specifically for you using museum-quality materials, which means a 3–4 week production and delivery window within Australia. This isn't a warehouse clearance; it's a custom-made product crafted to last decades. If you're ordering before a specific date, get in touch and I can often prioritize your print. Free shipping applies Australia-wide, and you'll receive tracking so you know exactly when your piece is arriving.

Paper and poster prints ship much faster—typically 1-2 business days to anywhere in the world, with free international shipping included. If you need your aerial photography print urgently, this is the best option. The paper is archival-grade (same fade-resistant, professional-quality stock I use in gallery prints), so despite the quicker turnaround, you're not compromising on longevity.

Canvas prints ship ready to hang with your choice of frame style at checkout: black, white, or natural oak. Each frame is specifically designed to complement the composition of the aerial photography and arrives attached and ready to display. If you prefer an unframed print, that's available too—giving you the flexibility to source custom framing locally or match existing décor. Paper prints come unframed but can be ordered with frame recommendations included in your package.

Canvas prints are stretched across 390gsm acid-free poly-cotton matte canvas—the same archival-quality material used by professional galleries and museums for fine art. The inks are fade-resistant and non-toxic, rated for 100+ years without noticeable color shift when kept out of direct sunlight. Paper prints come in three finishes: matte (museum-grade), semi-gloss (vibrant), or fine art paper, all archival-rated. As a Perth-based aerial photographer who has shot every image on this site, I've invested in materials that will outlast the trends—your print is an investment in something that lasts.

Canvas and paper prints are low-maintenance. Keep them away from prolonged direct sunlight (which fades any print over decades) and humidity extremes. If dust settles on canvas, a soft, dry, lint-free cloth does the job—no cleaners needed. Paper prints benefit from framing behind glass or acrylic, which provides UV protection and makes them virtually maintenance-free. Both formats are designed to age gracefully; many customers report their prints looking exactly as vibrant 10+ years later.

I stand behind every print. If your canvas or paper print arrives damaged, the colors aren't right, or anything doesn't meet your expectations, contact me immediately with photos. I'll remake it or refund you—no questions, no process. This isn't just a returns policy; it's a commitment to your satisfaction. Email matt@matthewphilip.com and we'll resolve it within 48 hours.