Rochelle Ballard

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rochelle Ballard
Occupation	Surfer
Date Of Birth	Feb 13, 1971(1971-02-13)
Age	53
Birthplace	Montebello
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aquarius

Rochelle Ballard Biography

Rochelle Ballard is one of the most popular and richest Surfer who was born on February 13, 1971 in Montebello, California, United States. Ballard was born Rochelle Goudines in Montebello (CA). On February 13, 1971. When she was six months, her parents moved to Hawaii’s island of Kauai. Four-time World Champion Margo Oberg of Kauai encouraged her to start surfing when she was twelve years old. Oberg was a top surfer for over 30 years and was Rochelle’s mentor when she first learned to surf the dangerous waves that come seasonally to Kauai.

In 2002, Ballard was a stunt double for Universal Pictures’ Blue Crush motion picture. O’Neill also released A Girls Surf Addiction in 2004. She was also a producer of a “yoga series for surfers”. She starred in 7 Girls, a surfing documentary. She was a co-founder of International Women’s Surfing (IWS). Together with O’Neill she launched the Rochelle Ballard Surf Camp series, which focuses on advanced techniques, cross-training, and education.

“I really admired her big wave surfing,” said Rochelle in Christina Lessa’s book Women Who Win. “She received so much respect for what she did. She took me out surfing quite a bit one year, spent time with me, gave me pointers, and encouraged me to brave larger waves. I developed a love for surfing, a love that is almost impossible to express. There’s an energy in the water that gives you every kind of feeling: peace, excitement, fear, a huge adrenaline rush, discouragement, frustration. The nature of surfing is such that you can’t control the waves. You have to flow with them and find the rhythm of the ocean in order to work with it and experience what the ocean has to offer. Surfing is an art—we draw a new line on each wave we ride. It’s also a science. You need to study the patterns of the ocean. And it’s an ongoing lesson, because every few years, the tides completely change.”

She married Bill Ballard, a cinematographer, in 1991. She was also helping her husband produce many women’s surf movies, including Blue Crush.

Rochelle Ballard Net Worth

Rochelle Ballard is one of the richest Surfer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rochelle Ballard 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Rochelle Ballard, born February 13, 1971, is an American professional surfer. She is a veteran of the Association of Surfing Professional’s World Championship Tour. Her natural barrel riding skills and skill make her the best female barrel rider. Rochelle is a pioneer in the advancement of women’s surfing for over 20 years, thanks to her passion, courage, and skill. Her ability to surf big waves and her support for women’s surfing rank Ballard among the most prestigious in surfing history. She co-founded International Women’s Surfing and has been featured in many movies and television shows including Blue Crush, Step Into Liquid and Beyond the Break. She was the 2012 ISA World Masters World Champion. Ballard was the runner-up in the 2004 World Championship title. She won seven world championship events during her time on tour. After beating Lisa Anderson in finals, Rochelle won the Billabong Pro at Burleigh heads, Gold Coast, Australia in 1997. She scored two perfect 10 barrel rides in the semifinals against Layne Beachley. Ballard holds the world record for women scoring two perfect 10s within a single heat.

Rochelle started surfing in local competitions. She then advanced to state competitions. Nationals followed and she was then awarded the world amateur title. In 1988 and 1990, Rochelle placed fourth in the World. She was able to surf professionally in the World Championship Tour in 1991 because of her successes.

Although Ballard never won a world title, she came close in 2004, winning second, and she has been a top-10 finisher since 1994. Her passion for the ocean and fearlessness in huge waves has made her an icon of women’s surfing.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Rochelle Ballard Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Rochelle Ranked on the list of most popular Surfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Rochelle Ballard celebrates birthday on February 13 of every year.

Top Facts about Rochelle Ballard

1. Rochelle Ballard is a retired American professional surfer.
2. She was born on December 5, 1971 in Hawaii.
3. Ballard won the Triple Crown of Surfing three times.
4. She finished as runner-up in the World Championship Tour twice.
5. Ballard was inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame in 2010.
6. She co-founded “Surf Into Yoga” retreats with Megan Abubo.
7. Ballard appeared in several surf films and documentaries.
8. She is an advocate for ocean conservation and sustainability.
9. Ballard has been featured on the cover of numerous surf magazines.
10. Her surfing style is known for its power and gracefulness.