Every Pipe Masters Champion Explained 1971 - 2025

Every Pipe Masters Champion Explained 1971 2025

The Pipe Masters is the most iconic surf contest in history — and this is the full story of every champion who’s won it. From the early days of no leashes and sunburned shoulders in the 1970s, to the high-stakes title deciders and miracle comebacks of the 2020s, Pipeline has crowned the boldest surfers on the planet.

This video breaks down every Pipe Masters winner from 1971 to 2025, year by year and decade by decade. Featuring legends like Gerry Lopez, Tom Carroll, Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, John John Florence, and Barron Mamiya, it traces how the event evolved from a grassroots proving ground into the most respected title in surfing.

Whether it was world champs chasing glory or wildcards pulling off shockers, one thing stayed the same: if you wanted to earn respect in surfing, you had to earn it at Pipeline.

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