Carissa MOORE

Born on August 27, 1992, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Carissa Moore's love affair with the ocean began at the age of five, riding the waves of Waikiki with her father. Little did she know that these early experiences would set the stage for an extraordinary surfing career.

Moore excelled at NSSA junior surf competitions and quickly climbed the age-group ranks, displaying her talent and earning top spots at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships. She achieved impressive success in her early years in the sport, winning 11 NSSA amateur titles and making history in 2008 as the youngest champion at a Triple Crown of Surfing event, the Reef Hawaiian Pro.

Carissa Moore: Riding to five-time world champion

In 2010, Moore began her first season on the ASP World Tour, later known as the World Surf League (WSL). Despite being a 17-year-old newcomer, she made a remarkable impact by winning two significant contests, finishing third overall, and earning the Rookie of the Year award.