top surfers of all time?

1. Kelly Slater...(I don't think anyone would deny him the number one position, not even hamilton.)

2. Laid Hamilton

3. Tom Curren 

4. Tom Carroll

5. Shane Dorian 

6. Andy Irons 

7. Bruce Irons 

8. Gerry Lopez

9. Greg Noll

10. Mick Fanning 

There are undeniably many other amazing and world - renowned surfers who haven't been mentioned on this list but when it comes to surfing, rating surfers is a subjective task.