Kei Kovayashi surfing on a wave with a clear blue sky
Kei Kovayashi in wetsuit drinking a Sol-ti beverage on a beach with ocean in the background

Kei Kobayashi

Professional Surfer

Kei Kobayashi started his professional surfing career at the early age of 12. He started participating in surfing tournaments, honing his skills and gaining more experience in each event. In 2020, he won the Ron Jon Quicksilver Pro in Florida.

Since that point, Kei has focused on preparing himself mentally and physically for each event he participates in, training in gyms and traveling to distant beaches around the world.

Since he was young, his goal has always been to participate in the World Surf League. Since then, he has become a more prepared athlete with the skills of a world-class surfing professional.

Date of birth
November 14, 1998
Place of birth
Japan
Career start
2013
Currently resides
San Clemente, California
Disciplines
Professional Surfer

Career Highlights

4x WSL QS event winner  

2025 Tokunoshima Town Pro champion  

2024 Omaezaki Pro champion  

Kei Kobayashi in a wetsuit riding a wave with mountains in the background
Kei Kobayashi in a wetsuit riding a wave with mountains in the background
I'm cherishing this journey and fully embracing the process.

Kei Kobayashi