A later 1966 studio production from Universal Pictures shares the same title of 'The Big Surf' and subject of surfing. It was directed by Arthur Cohen, produced by Norman E. Gluck and edited by Edward Bartsch.
This surfing picture was ''the first commercial release in Australia, shown by Bud [Browne] at Queenscliff Surf Club, 14 December 1957'' according to the 'Surf Research' website.