Australia
ALEX HAYES
ABOUT
Pro surf foiler. Big wave charger. Skydiver. Cliff jumper. DJ. Influencer. Few do it like Alex Hayes. At 26, he’s built a life rooted in a deep connection with the ocean and constant pull toward new adventures—splitting his time between Sydney and the Gold Coast.
His watersports journey started at seven with surf lifesaving, teaching him how to read the ocean and stay calm in unforgiving conditions. Whether in the water or mid-air, Alex has always been drawn to moments that demand full focus and presence. Good thing, too, because that led him to foiling, where he’s now leading the charge of what’s possible and taking on some of the world’s heaviest waves. He’s convinced most of his surf friends to take the leap too, proving that once you feel the foil, there’s no going back.
ALEX HAYES
Naturally competitive, Alex doesn’t like losing, but his mindset has never been just about podiums. With a stacked skill set and track record that speaks for itself, he’s focused on the bigger picture—chasing experience over results.
“I think it’s the perfect synergy of freedom and adventure, being able to create your own path and be so immersed in the moment. The feeling is quite unexplainable.”
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