Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta and founder of Facebook, has significantly elevated his passion for water sports in recent years, especially with his growing interest in hydrofoiling. Known for wake surfing on freshwater lakes, Zuckerberg first caught attention as a water sports enthusiast in 2019 when he shared footage of himself attempting wakeboarding with a foil board. His evolution continued as he moved to an e-foil surfboard in 2020, followed by another hydrofoil adventure in 2021 on July 4, where he rode while flying the American flag to the tune of “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”
In 2022, Zuckerberg took to wakesurfing with friends in Lake Tahoe, and in 2024, he once again made headlines on Independence Day, this time riding a wake while wearing a tuxedo and holding a beer. His love for water sports has become a regular feature on his social media platforms.
Most recently, at the age of 40, Zuckerberg shared a video on Instagram and Facebook of himself riding a massive 20-foot wave while on a foil board, captioning it with “Send it.” The video shows him gliding effortlessly above the water, a skill he has steadily honed over time. The footage was likely filmed in Hawaii, where Zuckerberg owns a property on the island of Kauai.
Hydrofoiling, a sport involving a board with a hydrofoil structure beneath the surface that lifts the rider above the water, has gained popularity due to its ability to offer surfers a unique experience by gliding over waves that were previously considered unrideable. While it provides new opportunities for surfers, it has also sparked controversy, particularly around the safety of its use near the shore due to several reported accidents involving swimmers, surfers, and marine life.
Despite the growing concerns, Zuckerberg seems eager to push his limits with foil surfing, receiving praise from surfing stars like Kai Lenny, Italo Ferreira, and Jamie O’Brien. It’s anticipated that Zuckerberg may soon venture into larger waves or even challenge himself in wave pools before taking on extreme locations like Nazaré, Jaws, or Mavericks.