Felicity Palmateer


Felicity Palmateer is a professional surfer from Australia.

Early life

Palmateer was born in Perth, Western Australia. She spent her childhood on the beaches of Western Australia surfing with her father, Warrick Palmateer, and two younger brothers. She was 12 years old when she competed in her first surf contest. Palmateer’s parents, both artists, encouraged and supported her twin careers of art and surfing.

Career

In 2015 Palmateer rode the biggest wave ever ridden by a female Australian surfer at Cowaramup Bombora off the coast of Margaret River, south of Perth.
In 2016, she was invited to compete in the Pe'ahi Women's Challenge on the island of Maui.

Career Highlights

Sponsors

Felicity Palmateer's sponsors have included Billabong, Channel Islands Surfboards, Future Fins, The Surfboard Room.