Tom Curren

American three-time world surfing champion whose consistency, technical mastery and powerful turn work in powerful waves established him as the dominant force on the world circuit during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Tom Curren is a three-time World Surfing Champion from Santa Barbara whose elegant, powerful surfing revolutionised the sport in the 1980s and helped make California competitive at the highest level. His exceptional combination of power, precision, and natural grace produced world titles in 1985, 1986, and 1990, and his influence on the direction of professional surfing is considered foundational.