Tom Carroll

Tom Carroll is one of the greatest and most influential surfing legends in the world

A two-time World Champion and three-time Pipeline Masters Champion, Tom’s talent transcends board type and conditions. Whether riding a shortboard, longboard, foil, or SUP, his ability to adapt reflects the instincts of a naturally gifted champion with an unmatched understanding of the ocean.

Throughout his career, Tom experienced both the extraordinary highs and the challenging lows that come with global success. In later life, he found balance and clarity through breathwork and meditation, practices that have become central to his health, mindset, and continued peak physical condition. His ongoing work in mindfulness and wellbeing has made him a powerful source of inspiration both inside and outside the surfing community.

Tom’s iconic snapback under the lip at the Banzai Pipeline remains one of the most defining manoeuvres of the 1990s. Executed with fearless precision and absolute confidence, it rewrote the approach to surfing Pipeline and is etched into history as one of the great breakaway moments of the era.

His presence as a key speaker at the World Surfing Conservation Conference 2026 is a significant and welcome addition to an already high-profile lineup, bringing with it deep experience, authenticity, and a powerful message connecting performance, mindset, and respect for the ocean.