Wallpaper - Pacific Surf III Sepia

Our Pacific Surf III Sepia wallpaper captures a surfer riding an ocean wave against a rugged, tree-lined coastline, rendered in a warm, vintage sepia tone. Created by Nathan Larson, this design combines the dynamic motion of breaking surf with the nostalgic, textured character of an archival photograph, featuring subtle grain and weathered visual distressing in the upper sky. The sepia palette softens the contrast between the dark ocean water, the frothing whitecaps, and the distant rocky headland. Made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions, our PVC-free wallpapers are straightforward to hang and bring an evocative coastal atmosphere to any room.

In the room

Because of its photographic depth and horizontal composition, we see this wall mural working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall in a living room, home office, or guest bedroom. The open sea and low horizon line naturally draw the eye outward, giving smaller rooms a greater sense of visual openness. Placing the design along a main wall behind a low sofa or a desk allows the surfer and the cresting wave to remain fully visible without being obscured by tall furniture. In a study or entryway, the sepia tones create a grounded, retrospective mood that feels calm yet visually active.

Styling it

We would pair this mural wallpaper with relaxed, coastal-inspired or mid-century modern interiors that complement its vintage photography aesthetic.

• Choose low-profile furniture in warm woods or painted charcoal finishes to let the horizontal flow of the ocean carry the visual weight of the space.
• Complement the sepia tones with natural textiles such as unbleached linen or textured wool in off-white, sand, and taupe.
• Add understated accents in matte black or aged bronze to echo the darker tones of the wetsuit and the coastal rocks.

Color combinations

The design itself is built on a range of warm sepia tones, deep charcoal browns, soft antique whites in the spray, and muted cream tones in the weathered sky. To create a cohesive room scheme around it, we recommend using warm off-whites, parchment, or soft sand on adjacent walls and trim. If you want a more intimate setting, deep espresso, charcoal, or muted olive tones drawn from the dark coastal horizon will frame the wallpaper beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options tailored to different living spaces and homes.