Who is the richest surfer?
John John Florence ($12 Million) In 2018, fresh off his second world title win, Celebrity Net Worth named John John Florence the “highest-paid surfer on the planet. That was a result of competition winnings and sponsorship endorsements (a total of $5 million for the year, according to the site). The Richest Surfers in the World, Ranked by Net Worth The male and female world title winners get $200,000 each. The runner-ups get $100,000. Third, fourth and fifth-place finishers get $75,000, $60,000 and $45,550, respectively. Scroll below for the full breakdown of CT prize money in 2025.
Who is considered the greatest surfer of all time?
Kelly Slater. Robert Kelly Slater (born February 11, 1972) is an American professional surfer who has been crowned World Surf League champion a record 11 times. He is widely regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time, and holds 56 Championship Tour victories. Kelly Slater ($40 Million) HALEIWA, HAWAII – FEBRUARY 5: Eleven-time WSL Champion Kelly Slater of the United States after winning the Final at the Billabong Pro Pipeline on February 5, 2022 in Haleiwa, Hawaii. Aside from being surfing’s GOAT, Slater has his hands dipped in multiple entrepreneurial pies.