Seth Moniz
American professional surfer
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Seth Moniz (born September 9, 1997) is an American professional surfer from Hawaii, who is in the World Surf League.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 9, 1997 |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 149 lb (68 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Sport | Surfing |
| Best year | 2019 – Ranked No. 12 WSL CT World Tour |
| Major achievements |
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| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular |
Career
Seth began his career on the Junior Tour in 2013, winning major Tour events.[1][2] In the 2018 Qualifying Series season he placed 3rd and qualified for the 2019 CT for the first time in his career.[3] In his rookie season, Seth had the best finish of his career, finishing in 12th place, winning the 2019 WSL Rookie of the Year.[4][5]
From his rookie season until 2024, Seth remained in every season on the CT, but only had a 19th place as his best placing, in 2024. Seth's high point on the CT was when he reached his first final, at Billabong Pro Pipeline in 2022, when he was defeated by the legend and 11-time world champion Kelly Slater.[6]
Career victories
| Juniors Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Vans Pro Junior | Virginia Beach, Virginia |  United States |
| 2015 | Sunset Beach Pro Junior | Sunset Beach, Oahu |  Hawaii |
| 2014 | North Shore Surf Shop Pipe Pro Junior | Banzai Pipeline, Oahu | Hawaii |
Family
Seth is the youngest child in the Moniz family, son of Tony and Tammy and his brothers Micah, Kelia, Isaiah and Joshua.[7]