Coco Ho

Coco Ho is an accomplished Hawaiian professional surfer recognized for her competitive achievements and her contributions to women’s surfing. After securing her first sponsorship at age eight and qualifying for the ASP Women’s World Championship Tour by age 17, Coco Ho joined the Championship Tour in 2009, making an immediate impact. That same year, she was awarded ASP Rookie of the Year and achieved a No. 4 world ranking after winning the prestigious Rip Curl Search event in Portugal.

Her impressive run included winning the 2010 Bahia Brazil WQS 4 Star Champion, the 2010 Supergirl Pro Junior, and the 2010 Maresia Girls International WQS 6 Star title. She continued this success into 2011, becoming the ASP Pro Junior Champion, winning the Women’s Legendary Pacific Coast Pro in Newcastle, Australia (WQS 6 Star), and securing the World Qualifying Champion title. In 2013, she received the ASP Heat Of The Year award, a testament to her dynamic competitive surfing. Further victories included the 2014 Los Cabos Open Of Surf WQS 6 Star, the 2014 Oceano Santa Catarina Pro WQS 6 Star, and the 2016 Supergirl Pro.

A significant venture includes her founding of XO COCO, a female-centric surfboard brand developed in partnership with acclaimed shaper Matt Parker, which aims to empower women in surfing through innovative product design. This strategic shift from primarily competitive surfing to entrepreneurial leadership underscores Ho’s broad engagement and deep-seated influence within the global surfing world. As a recognized icon in women’s surfing, her trajectory reflects not only a dedication to high-performance sport but also a commitment to fostering innovation and community growth. Ho continues to be a prominent and marketable figure, celebrated for her contributions to both the competitive circuit and the broader surf lifestyle industry, cementing her legacy as a multifaceted professional talent.