Peter Mel
- January 5, 2024
- Surfer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Peter Mel |
Occupation | Surfer |
Date Of Birth | Nov 24, 1969(1969-11-24) |
Age | 55 |
Birthplace | Santa Cruz |
Country | United States |
Birth City | California |
Horoscope | Scorpio |
Peter Mel Biography
Name | Peter Mel |
Birthday | Nov 24 |
Birth Year | 1969 |
Place Of Birth | Santa Cruz |
Home Town | California |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Parents | John Mel |
Children(s) | John Mel |
Peter Mel is one of the most popular and richest Surfer who was born on November 24, 1969 in Santa Cruz, California, United States. Professional surfer well-known for his big wave riding style. He is also well- known as the web-based host and personality of many World Surf League webcasts. He has also appeared in numerous surf documentaries as well as feature films. He also continues to post surfing content with his 50,000+ Instagram followers.
He was as a character in his Riding Giants documentary directed by He was featured in the Riding Giants documentary directed by Stacy Peralta as well as the film Chasing Mavericks directed by Michael Apted. and the film Chasing Mavericks produced by Michael Apted.
Throughout the 1990s, Mel participated on the World Surf League domestic and Qualifying Series, before finally finding his niche of big-wave surfing during California’s El Nino winter of 1997-98. The Big Wave World Tour concluded its third successful season crowning Mel as Big Wave World Tour Champion winning the Billabong Pico Alto Invitational.
Mel appeared in the movies Step into Liquid, Riding Giants, Chasing Mavericks and Peaking, Peter Mel. Mel has appeared opposite Gerard Butler in Chasing Mavericks. Mel is a broadcaster for the World Surf League. He finished eighth in the 1998 Surfer Magazine Reader’s Poll Awards.
He was was raised within Santa Cruz, California. His father John was the owner of an ocean shop, which fueled his love of the sport.
Peter Mel Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Surfer |
House | Living in own house. |
Peter Mel is one of the richest Surfer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Peter Mel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After a first introduction to surfing by his father he started surfing and participating in big wave competitions. He received an award for being voted as the eighth-best surfer on the planet in the Surfer Poll Awards. In the month of October, 1999, his fame grew even more when he was towed by the largest wave to ever be experienced by a surfer on the West Coast at the time.
He has been awarded numerous prizes for his big wave surfing, including his being named the Big Wave World Champion in 2012 as well as the highly sought- after Mavericks champion in the year 2013. He also has voice-over personality in the company Mattel Inc.
Peter Mel (born November 24, 1969 in Santa Cruz, California), is an American professional surfer. Mel began his surfing life in Capitola, California before moving on to Santa Cruz. He is known as a ‘big wave’ surfer and son of John Mel, a four time surfing National Champion.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Peter Mel height 6 ft 3 in Peter weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Peter Mel Dating?
According to our records, Peter Mel is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Peter Mel’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Peter Ranked on the list of most popular Surfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Peter Mel celebrates birthday on November 24 of every year.