monk surf
The wave is my satori
Reincarnated in Santa Maria, Açores, 2017
Santa Maria, Açores
W U - W E I
Through a minimalist existence, devoid of the unnecessary, through the practice of Wu-wei - of effortless action - silence and patience, become harmony and flow.
Island notes
Days measured in tides
Fog lifting off the Atlantic, salt pools at low tide, the van door open to the swell. This is where every piece is imagined, tested and worn.
Monk classics
Our Classic collection - The Zip, The Hoodie, The Crew and The Tee. In cream, taupe, & black - all in organic cotton.
Zen through surf
What is the sound of one wave breaking?
Dō (道)
Wherever the road goes.
The Way of Practice: In Japan, dō transforms a technical skill into a lifelong, spiritual discipline. Rather than just learning an activity to reach an end result, the focus is on self-cultivation along the journey.
OUR dō
Sustainability through minimalism
Timeless design, packing light for the journey, sharing clothes with a partner or a child. Every piece is made by hand from natural materials for long-lasting quality: worn every day, mended when needed, passed down.
Certified organic cotton. Fairtrade artisans.
The poncho
Born of the high Andes and frozen southern plains, the true poncho was spun by the Mapuche, Quechua, and Aymara—woven not just to shield the body from brutal winds, but to wrap the spirit in sacred art.
To these indigenous hands, weaving was a quiet devotion. Every thread carried a map of identity; every geometric line and color spoke of family lines, ancestral villages, and a soul’s true rank.
Long Hooded Poncho, Black
A classic redesigned
Our poncho is inspired by travels in India and Central America. We wanted to create a long-lasting poncho that would serve us in all conditions and situations. A poncho we could wear to the beach, to change into and out of our swim and wetsuits. A poncho we could layer for the evening, and one cosy enough to throw on at home on chillier days. Made of 100% loomed cotton, by hand. Timeless, elegant and functional, it rolls up nicely for traveling, is easy to wash and dries quickly.
Visit us
Surf shop and organic coffee bar in SMA
This is our first location. Our home. The place where it all began. Shop our collection, grab a coffee, a healthy snack, or just come down to slow down. Alongside Patagonia, Rhythm, Roark, Yeti, Red Wing and Vans, you'll find vintage books and records, a friend here and there, a traveler passing by. Even if you just want to come by to say olá, you're always welcome.
73A Rua Teófilo Braga, Vila do Porto, 9580-999 Santa Maria, Açores
