Barron Mamiya facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barron Mamiya |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | 27 January 2000 (age 25) Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii |
| Height | 5 ft, 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 136 lb (62 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Best year | 2023 - Ranked #12 WSL CT World Tour |
| Sponsors | RVCA |
| Major achievements |
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| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular (natural foot) |
| Favorite maneuvers | Aerial manoeuvres, big-wave barrels |
Barron Mamiya (born January 27, 2000) is a professional surfer from Hawaii. He started competing in the Junior World Surf League (WSL) when he was 11 years old in 2012. In 2018, he won the Men's Pro Junior Vans US Open of Surfing.
As of February 2024, Barron Mamiya is ranked #1 on the WSL Championship Tour.
About Barron Mamiya
Barron was born and grew up in Haleiwa, a community on the North Shore of Oahu, an island in Hawaii. He started surfing at age three, often going out with his dad after work. Barron says his love for surfing and the limited other options in Hawaii were big reasons he kept pursuing the sport.
Growing Up Surfing
As a young surfer, Barron faced challenges. Being a "grom" (a young, less experienced surfer) in Hawaii meant it was hard to catch waves. He also had to deal with the dangers of surfing Hawaii's famous, but risky, surf spots. He once said, "Being a grom out there, surfing, it's hard, you don't catch a lot of waves… you've got to be fully committed, because if you're not… you can get super hurt."
Despite these difficulties, Barron became a very skilled young surfer. He has continued to chase a career in professional surfing. He believes his success comes from always wanting to push himself and show his abilities to himself and others.
Major Wins
| World Championship Tour Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Location | Country |
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| 2024 | Lexus Pipe Pro | Banzai Pipeline, Oahu |  Hawaii |
| 2022 | Hurley Pro Sunset Beach | Sunset Beach, Oahu | Hawaii |
Barron's Surfing Career
Since joining the Junior World Surf League in 2012, Barron Mamiya has become known as "one of the most promising young surfers" in the world. He surfs with a regular stance. His special skills include aerial maneuvers (jumps and tricks in the air) and riding inside big waves called barrels.
Junior Tour Highlights
Barron was very active on the Junior Tour starting in 2012. In 2017, he really shined, winning three WSL Junior Hawaii Pros. He became champion at the Sunset Pro Junior, Papara Pro Junior Tahiti, and Pipe Pro Junior. He also finished second at the Hurley Surf Club Pro Junior.
He continued his strong performance in 2018. He placed in the top three of every event he entered. He finished third at the Sunset Pro Junior, second at the HYSDO Pro Junior at Turtle Bay Resort and Pipe Pro Junior, and won the Men's Jr. Vans US Open of Surfing.
Qualifying Tour Journey
Barron has also competed in the Qualifying Tour (QT) since 2015. This tour helps surfers qualify for the main Championship Tour. In 2017, he started getting better results in events like the Sunset Open (ninth place) and the Vans World Cup (fifth place).
These achievements helped his ranking for the 2018 season. He competed in eight events that year. His best result was at the Burton Automotive Pro in Australia, where he made it to the final.
Championship Tour Debut
In May 2018, Barron got a special chance to enter his first Championship Tour event, the Men's Corona Bali Protected. He was given a "wild-card" spot after another surfer, Kelly Slater, pulled out.
Before the event, Barron said he felt "no pressure at all." He was happy for the chance to show his skills without the usual high expectations. His being in this event showed how much he was growing in the surfing world. He finished in 25th place in that event.
As of February 2024, Barron Mamiya is ranked #1 on the WSL Championship Tour. He has an average heat score of 6 and an average wave score of 13.32, with a total of 10,000 points.
One exciting moment was when he won his first Pipe Pro title. He earned a perfect 10-point ride in a tough competition against John John Florence. This win made him the World No. 1.
Surfing Videos
Barron has been featured in many surfing videos. These videos show off his amazing skills on YouTube.
"Hurley Youth: Barron Mamiya"
His first big video came out in April 2016, thanks to his sponsor Hurley. The video included an interview where he talked about how he started surfing. It also told the story of how he "fought his way into the Pipeline pecking order" and became "a face of the future." The video highlights Barron's "effortless skill" in riding the big waves of Hawaii.
"Barron Mamiya, The New Face of the North Shore"
In November 2017, the World Surfing League released Barron's second major film on their official YouTube channel. It was called Barron Mamiya, The New Face of the North Shore. This video showed his best moments from the Men's Junior Tour of 2017.
Barron Mamiya Flips Out
In January 2018, Barron did one of the first backflips ever on a surfboard! This new trick got over 100,000 views on YouTube. It also earned him a spot in Stab magazine's special 'Stab High' surf contest. This was a unique contest held in a wave pool in Texas.
Barron Mamiya and Varial Foam's "Spaceland"
Barron's most recent surf short film was released in May 2018. It was made for Surfer magazine and Varial Surf Technology. The video shows his "well rounded, progressive…smooth style" at his home surf spot, the North Shore.
