The best surfers in the world

Defining greatness in most sports is based on stats. But surfing is about much more than who racks up wins in competitions.

When it comes to pure excellence navigating the world’s most challenging waves, surfing has a long, proud history of soulful icons and fearless daredevils.

These pioneers, innovators and legends have transformed and elevated the sport into the cultural phenomenon it is today. They are the greatest surfers of all time.