Information that flooded social media a few hours ago has it that popular Australian surfer, filmmaker, and author, Jack McCoy, has sadly passed away. According to information posted online, Jack McCoy died on May 26, 2025.
His cause of death and the circumstances surrounding his death have not been made known to the public as of the time of filing this report.
The Surfing World Magazine confirmed the passing of Jack in an official statement released today on their Facebook page.
Read Excerpts below:-
Jack McCoy has said his final aloha, passing away overnight. A filmmaker, friend, and force of nature, Jack turned surf film into high art with a string of modern classics, but was far more than the sum of those. As Derek Hynd once pointed out, “Everyone needs a Jack McCoy in their life at some point.”
A showman to the end, Jack just finished touring his classic, Blue Horizon, despite significant health issues. The show went on. The larger-than-life Hawaiian/Australian leaves a huge hole in the surfing culture, which his catalogue will fill. Thoughts today with his family and all the surfers around the world close to him. We’ve lost a giant. Mahalo, Jack.
What You Need To Know About Jack McCoy
Jack McCoy was an award-winning director, producer, and cinematographer
He was one of the greatest surf filmmakers of all time. His library of work is second to none – he’s filmed all the greatest surfers at the best locations on earth, and documented some of the biggest moments in the history of surfing.”
Jack has directed a bunch of movies which including The Green Iguana (1992), A Deeper Shade of Blue (2011,) and Storm Riders (1982).
He is a notable figure in surf filmmaking. Jack started surfing at a tender age when his family moved from Los Angeles to Hawaii in 1954.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jack McCoy during this troubling time.
