Fredrick Patacchia Jr. (born December 15, 1981) is an American professional surfer. He retired from the World Surf League after a perfect 10 at the Hurley Pro at Lower Trestles on September 9, 2015.
Patacchia was raised on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.
Patacchia began his elite tour campaign in 2005. In the same year he won the 2005 ASP Rookie of the Year award when he finished the season in 14th place.
His highest ASP World Tour rating was 12th in 2006 and 2008. 2015 marks his 11th season on tour.
His total career earnings are $931,250.WSL Athlete Profile
Patacchia is sponsored by Quiksilver and Bud Light.
He had a brief role in the movie Blue Crush as a local Hawaiian surfer.
In January 2011, he married Melissa Gomez and they have a daughter born December 2011.
Rating history on the WSL Championship Tour 2015: 32nd 2014: 21st 2013: 19th 2012: 30th 2011: 24th 2010: 19th 2009: 15th 2008: 12th 2007: 23rd 2006: 17th 2005: 14th
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