“The Endless Summer” was released in 1966 and became an instant smash, showcasing Hynson’s talent, personality and good looks. The project introduced the sport to millions of new fans in the United ...

Michael Hynson, co-star of the definitive surf movie “The Endless Summer” and an adopted son of Encinitas, parlayed his passion for waves into a lifetime of sand and sport on beaches across ...

Mike Hynson surfing in Cape St. Francis, South Africa, in 1964. Clip from “The Endless Summer,” via Bruce Brown Films, LLC.Credit... Supported by By Alex Williams Mike Hynson, who epitomized ...

Brown, who had made some earlier low-budget surfing movies that included Mr. Hynson ... flawless rides became the centerpiece of “The Endless Summer” and remain one of the classic moments ...

Michael Hynson, co-star of the definitive surf movie “The Endless Summer,” died Friday, Jan. 10, in Encinitas after an illness. He was 82. The fun-seeking surfer, whose sunset silhouette on ...