Tom Butland

Tom Butland grew up surfing Taranaki’s many point breaks. His powerhouse style and huge punts make him someone to look out for.

He snagged his first national title as New Zealand’s Under‑16 champion. He also surfed his way to the victory of the King of the Point presented by Backdoor. Gaining himself a wildcard entry into the first WSL Raglan Championship tour event!

Stance: Regular
Local break: Oakura, Taranaki