Courtney Conlogue

Courtney Conlogue is a professional surfer known for her powerful and dynamic style in the water. Hailing from Santa Ana, California, Courtney has been a prominent figure in women’s professional surfing, consistently ranked among the world’s top surfers. Her fierce competitive spirit, tenacity, athleticism, and commitment to excellence have earned her numerous accolades and victories on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour. Off the board and out of the water; Courtney is known for her dedication to fitness, mental strength, and inspiring a new generation of surfers, making her a true icon in the sport.

Courtney has been riding waves since the age of four. In 2004 when she was 11, Conlogue was the youngest athlete to be selected to the USA Junior Surf Team. She dedicated 7 years to the USA Surf Team as a competitor. By the time she was 14, she had won a surfing gold medal as a member of the U.S.A. Team at the X Games of Surfing against the World Team. In 2009, at the age of 16, she won the biggest competition in the USA at the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing, held at her home break in Huntington Beach, California. That same year she immediately followed this with another win at the ISA World Surfing Games in Costa Rica earning an individual and team Gold Medal as a USA Surfing Team member.

In 2014, Conlogue suffered a major ankle injury while training before her heat at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach in Australia. She had to withdraw from the contest as well as the Rio Pro, Fiji Women’s Pro, and the US Open of Surfing. However, later she ranked in No. 2 place for two years in a row for the World Surf League. In the 2019 WSL WCT season; Conlogue suffered 3 consecutive concussions. She had to withdraw from the last event of the season: the Maui Pro. During 2020 the WSL WCT season was cancelled due to Covid. Due to the severity of Courtney’s concussions she underwent a tremendous amount of physical therapy to return to the WSL WCT 2021 season.

In 2015, she became a Surf Therapist working with the organization A Walk on Water. She brings all her knowledge of the ocean, the sport of surfing, and her athleticism to the process as she spreads confidence, strength, love, and levity to all the children that she works with.

In 2019, Courtney was inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame as the Woman of the Year in Huntington Beach, California. Courtney is known for her positive attitude, infectious energy, and commitment to inspiring the next generation of surfers. As a role model, she embodies the values of hard work, perseverance, and passion, inspiring fans worldwide both in and out of the water. Courtney is currently coaching the USA Junior Surf Team; sharing her knowledge, and love for the sport of surfing.

Courtney has many other athletic interests and is an avid snowboarder, prone paddler, golfer, rock climber. She also enjoys fishing, cycling, skateboarding, and hiking. She’s an all around outdoor athlete! Courtney has a very creative side and enjoys painting, designing and collaborating. She has a deep love for coffee, teas, and enjoys exploring culinary experiences around the world.

In 2020, Courtney created her own brand, Sea Tiger selling her coffee and clothing. In 2024, she launched her website to display and sell her fine art; originals and prints. Courtney’s artwork is on display in several galleries.