Callum Robson Surfs Back-to-Back Best Waves at Pipe Pro, Making Waves for Project 06.

While he might not have the same star power as the likes of John John Florence, Italo Ferreira, or Gabriel Medina, the 23-year-old from New South Wales is quietly making a name for himself. Known for his powerful, heavy-footed surfing, Robson is a threat in challenging, barreling conditions—no stranger to putting on a show in the most demanding surf. But when it comes to the "favorite surfer" conversation? His name isn’t at the top... at least, not yet.

In fact, Robson’s status as an underdog is reinforced by his sponsorship with a small Australian soy milk brand and a modest 30.8k Instagram following—significantly fewer than Medina’s 11.5 million. Despite this, Robson’s talent is undeniable. At the Lexus Pipe Pro, the first event of the World Surf League’s 2024 Championship Tour season, he stunned the crowd by posting the two highest-scoring waves over the first two days—surpassing the likes of John John Florence, Kelly Slater, and even defending champion Jack Robinson.

On day one of the competition, with Medina setting the bar high with an 8.33 in the opening round, Robson responded by dropping into a steep, heavy Pipeline drainer, posting the highest score of the day with a 9.00