Peter Mel

Peter Mel
Born (1969-11-24) November 24, 1969 (age 54)
SpouseTara Mel
Children1
Personal information
ResidenceSanta Cruz, California
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Surfing career
Years active1975–present
SponsorsQuiksilver
Freeline
Major achievements-(1997)1st O'neill Cold Water Classic, (Santa Cruz, California)
-(2011)1st Billabong Pico Alto Copa Burn
-1st place, Crowned Big Wave World Tour Champion 2011/2012
-1st place, Mavericks Invitational 2012/2013 (Half Moon Bay, California)
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular (natural) foot
Shaper(s)Self (Peter Mel) Al Merrick (Channel Islands Surfboards), John Carper (JC Surfboards), Stretch Surfboards and Freeline Surfboards (John Mel)
Quiver5'10", 6'1", 6'4", 6'6" & 10"2
Websitewww.petermel.com

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.[1]

  1. ^ "John Mel, a Patriarch of Santa Cruz Surfing, Gets His Due". Surfline.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.