Kepa Acero

Kepa is very aware of the world that surrounds us. He is an ambassador of Ocean 52 and plans his trips in the most environmentally friendly way. The chance to meet locals in every spot and share his passion for surf with them has encouraged him to collect boards which he donates to the communities that he visits.

An enthusiast of the African continent, he has become a well-respected surfer for his riding style, his authenticity, his commitment, and his humility. Kepa almost lost his life some years ago, and this changed some of his perspectives. While surfing his local wave at Mundaka in 2017, he hit his head and was left unconscious underwater. Consequences were dire: he lost his vision, he broke his neck, and he could not walk. After a long surgery and an even longer rehab, he challenged all medical expectations. This Basque got back to walking first, and then surfing.

Today, French brand OXBOW is proud to announce the return of Kepa Acero to their family of ambassadors, twenty years later. Kepa was sponsored by the brand from 1999 to 2002.

The tricolour surf house is pleased to support figures like Kepa Acero, who thrive through a passion and a committed and authentic lifestyle. This kind of people work day by day to perpetuate surf heritage and its values. Amongst them, there’s joy and fun, but also awareness of everything nature has to offer, and the richness of human encounters.