About Tide-Lee Ireland
A powerful goofy-footer from Durban, South Africa, Tide-Lee Ireland has made a name for himself on the competitive surfing scene. Known for riding his iconic pink boards, Tide-Lee’s strong presence in the Junior Qualifying Series (JQS) led to early success. The son of renowned surfboard shaper Elton Lee Ireland, Tide-Lee carries on the family legacy with style and skill. After making a successful return to competitive surfing in early 2024, he quickly re-established himself by earning a spot on the Challenger Series (CS), proving he remains a formidable force in the water.
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Event results
| Name | Place | Points | Defeated By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town Surf Pro | 9th | 350 | Paul Sampson |
| SA Open of Surfing | 2nd | 800 | Luke Slijpen |
| eThekwini Surf Pro | 9th | 350 | Luc Lepront |
| Ballito Open presented by Flojos | 13th | 295 | Jackson Bunch |
Career stats
| Year | Rank | Points | Events | Heats | Max heat score | Best result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 10 | 645 | 2 | 4 | 9.10 | 9th |
| 2023/2024 | 3 | 1,150 | 2 | 7 | 13.00 | 2nd |
| 2021/2022 | 22 | 1,545 | 3 | 7 | 13.00 | 9th |
| 2019 | 490 | 657 | 3 | 9 | 10.00 | 5th |
| 2018 | 1,006 | 120 | 1 | 1 | 6.55 | 33rd |
| 2017 | 573 | 453 | 4 | 5 | 10.94 | 17th |
Tide-Lee Ireland
South Africa
Tide-Lee Ireland
South Africa
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StanceGoofy
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First season2016 Men's JR
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Age22 Nov 8, 2002
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Height5 ft, 11 in 180 cm
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Weight169 lbs 77 kg
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HometownDurban, South Africa