Blayr Barton

Professional Surfer

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aBOUT bLAYR

My name is Blayr Barton and I am 20 years old. I grew up surfing in the town of Sandbridge, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I quickly developed a passion for surfing starting at 2 years old. I began competing in surf contests when I was about 8 or 9, and I’ve been hooked on it ever since. Surfing means a lot to me — it is in my blood, and I have a strong drive to win. My goal is to make an impact on the surfing world and eventually reach the Championship Tour. Although I still have room for growth, I truly believe in my ability to succeed. My passion and commitment to winning will always drive me to improve and keep pushing forward.​
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Pro Junior North America Rankings​

2024 Champion

"From a season ending injury last spring, to claiming the North America Pro Junior Regional Victory, Blayr Barton is back and has his ambitions set higher for 2024/2024."
-WSL
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BTMI Live Like Zander Junior Pro

North America Pro Junior No. 1

“Virginia Beach, Virginia's own Blayr Barton put on a stunning showcase with his backhand attack to best Owen Moss, Reed Platenius, and Hayden Rodgers in an intense Final. Barton's excellent 8.17 sealed the deal heading into the back half of the Final and emerged victorious, becoming the 2024 North America Pro Junior Regional victor.” 

- WSL
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Virginia Beach Pro - Coastal Edge ECSC

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“The Sandbridge, Virginia competitor Blayr Barton brings VB it's first Virginia Beach Pro pres. by Coastal Edge ECSC title since Michael Dunphy's win in 2014."

-WSL

No. 1

World Junior Championships 2025

"Virginia Beach’s Blayr Barton’s been steadily climbing the QS ranks. 76th in 2022, 23rd in 2023, and this year — after winning the ECSC in his hometown — he’s sitting in 8th after seven events. Maybe it’s the O’Neill sticker on his nose, but Barton reminds us a bit of Ian Crane, and he’s got the pop to back it up. Barton, Owen Moss, and Ryan Huckabee all turn 21 in 2025. With all three about to graduate this list and compete on the Challenger Series together,  we hope they’ll be celebrating a much more important graduation this time next year."
- SURFER Magazine

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This video is a reflection of my journey after a knee injury I experienced at a surf competition. It highlights my determination to push through any obstacles and get back in the water, stronger than before. It wasn’t an easy process, but this is a reminder that setbacks don’t define me — how I move forward does.​

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Music: Monolith by holograms

film: luke uroskie