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Surfing

Statistics report on surfing

This report provides statistics and facts about surfing. It includes a general overview, as well as chapters on participation and competitive surfing.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic International Surfing Association revenue 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Revenue of USA Surfing 2019-2024
  • Premium Statistic Average spending by surfers in the UK 2023, by item
  • Basic Statistic All-time tallest waves surfed worldwide 2025
  • Premium Statistic Leading surfers worldwide 2024, by social media following
  • Premium Statistic U.S. states with the most surf spots 2025
  • Premium Statistic Australian states with the most surf spots 2025
  • Premium Statistic Areas in Oceania with the most surf spots 2025

Participation

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  • Premium Statistic Surfing participation in the U.S. 2011-2024
  • Premium Statistic Surfing participation levels among high school students in the U.S. 2012-2024
  • Premium Statistic Number of high schools with surfing programs in the U.S. 2012-2024
  • Premium Statistic Number of adult surfers in Australia FY 2016-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of adult surfers in Australia in financial year 2023, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Surfing, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, or kitesurfing participation in England 2017-2024
  • Premium Statistic Most common motivators for surfers in the UK 2023
  • Premium Statistic Main barriers experienced by surfers in the UK 2023
  • Premium Statistic Most helpful ways to facilitate future surfing participation in the UK 2023

Competitive surfing

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  • Premium Statistic Countries with the most surfing Olympic medals 2021-2024
  • Premium Statistic Countries with the most surfing world titles 1964-2024
  • Premium Statistic Highest-ranked surfers in the men's World Surf League Championship Tour 2025
  • Premium Statistic Highest-ranked surfers in the women's World Surf League Championship Tour 2025
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