Who is the best surfer in the world today? A top 10 list

Snapper Rocks was axed from the championship tour when the pandemic hit but the world's best surfers will return from 2025.. Queensland's famous break Snapper Rocks is back on the World Surf.. By Madison Selcho. Madison Selcho is an audience team assistant and a general assignment staff writer. Stephanie Gilmore is making waves as the world's best surfer by being the first woman to win an eighth world title at the World Surf League at Trestles in San Clemente this past weekend. The 34-year-old's victory is one that has surfing.


It's Official Clay Marzo Is a Bonafide Surfing Wizard The Inertia

It's Official Clay Marzo Is a Bonafide Surfing Wizard The Inertia


Top Surfers Stand Out with RecordBreaking Performances World Surf League

Top Surfers Stand Out with RecordBreaking Performances World Surf League


Australian surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore and a bit about her life

Australian surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore and a bit about her life


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Best Surfer Around the World Editorial Photo Image of active, cool 92427321


The top surfers of the 2018 World Surf League

The top surfers of the 2018 World Surf League


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Best Surfer Around the World Editorial Stock Image Image of beach, green 92426679


Stephanie Gilmore buoyed by season start, WSL, Amanda Lulham, Swoop, surfing, women in sport

Stephanie Gilmore buoyed by season start, WSL, Amanda Lulham, Swoop, surfing, women in sport


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Best Surfer Around the World Editorial Photo Image of athlete, extreme 92427331


World's Best Surfers Honored at WSL Awards World Surf League

World's Best Surfers Honored at WSL Awards World Surf League


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Best Surfer Around the World Editorial Photography Image of athlete, clear 92426647


Who is the best female surfer of all time? Lisa Andersen Surfer Girl Mentor

Who is the best female surfer of all time? Lisa Andersen Surfer Girl Mentor


The Most Famous Surfers Of All Time Honest Surf

The Most Famous Surfers Of All Time Honest Surf


Surf Blog Profile of the world's best surfer Kelly Slater

Surf Blog Profile of the world's best surfer Kelly Slater


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Best Surfer Around the World Editorial Photo Image of male, active 92426666


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Best Surfer Around the World Editorial Photography Image of power, outdoor 92426657


The best big wave surfers in the world Red Bull Cape Fear YouTube

The best big wave surfers in the world Red Bull Cape Fear YouTube


Who is the best surfer in the world today? A top 10 list

Who is the best surfer in the world today? A top 10 list


two people holding trophies in front of a black wall with white lettering and logos on it

two people holding trophies in front of a black wall with white lettering and logos on it


best surfer in the world women's Issac Meehan

best surfer in the world women's Issac Meehan


New Zealand's 10 Most Legendary Surfers

New Zealand's 10 Most Legendary Surfers

The best surfers in the world right now have conquered waves all over the globe. The top surfers come from nations as far apart as Brazil and France or Australia and the USA, but they all come together at competitions to ride the waves and test their limits. Household names like Kelly Slater and Jordy Smith have been at the top of the game for.. John Alexander Florence, known as "John-John", was born in Honolulu in 1992 and started surfing at a young age. He grew up in a house on the beach in front of Banzai Pipeline, one of the world's best barrelling waves, and was the youngest surfer ever to compete in the Vans Triple Crown, a series of three surfing competitions held at famous spots in Hawaii.