Garrett McNamara Net Worth – $5 million

What is Garrett McNamara’s net worth? Also, who is Garrett McNamara’s wife?

Introduction

Garrett McNamara is an American professional big wave surfer and the former holder of the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed.

Biography

He was born on August 10, 1967, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA.

His father ran a vegetarian restaurant in Berkeley.

At age 11, Garrett moved with his mother to Oahu. There, he began surfing at Sunset Beach, Waimea. ”The first time I tried surfing, we went out in front of Cement City, and I just remember falling in love,” he said for Wbur. Garrett added: ”It just instantly became all I wanted to do.” 

By 17, McNamara was competing in the Hawaiian Triple Crown, a series of professional surfing events.

In 1985, he graduated from Waialua High School.

Nicole Mcnamara and Garrett McNamara – @Getty

In 2002, Garrett and tow-in partner Rodrigo Resende won the $70k purse at the Tow Surfing World Cup in Maui at Jaws.

In 2007, he became the first person (with his partner Keali’i Mamala) to surf a glacier wave after a wave was created when a chunk of ice broke off from a glacier in South-Central Alaska.

”It was the closest I’ve ever come to death,” said McNamara. He continued: ”I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone. I won’t be going back.”

In June 2009, he competed in the World Stand Up Paddle Surfing Championship.