Mark 'Occy' Occhilupo — official site
the bowl. 1999 World
Champion. Goofy-foot.
Since 1966. The Raging
Bull ®
Still out THERE CHARGING since
’66.
From a Kurnell kid on a Rusty board to the 1999 world title at 33 — one of surfing's great comeback stories, still being written in the water.
THE PODCAST · SURFING’S GREATS, UNFILTERED
The Occ-Cast
“Just me and me mates, talkin’ story.” — Occ
Long, loose yarns with the world champs, legends and rock stars who shaped surf culture — told the way only Occy can.
2.7M+
views on YouTube
38+
episodes
2016–18
original run
ON THE COUCH WITH OCCY
Kelly Slater Rob Machado Dane Reynolds Tom Curren Mick Fanning Jack Johnson Iggy Pop Gerry Lopez Bruce Irons Jamie O’Brien Joel Parkinson Christian Fletcher Mason Ho Taj Burrow Tom Carroll Dave Rastovich Brad Gerlach Rabbit Bartholomew Gordon Merchant Luke Rockhold
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Surf with Occy
5.0 · 113 five-star reviews
“Welcome to my hometown. Let’s go surfing.” — Occ
Two hours in the water with the 1999 World Champ at his favourite Gold Coast spots — Kirra, Snapper, Rainbow Bay or D-Bah, whichever is firing. He’ll call you into waves, share what four decades on tour taught him, and help you surf better, whatever your level.
- 01
Meet at Kirra Surf
Grab your board and meet Occy at the shop.
- 02
Pick the spot
Occy chooses the best break for the day’s swell.
- 03
Surf & learn
Share waves while he calls you into the good ones.
- 04
Sharpen your skills
Real feedback on your fundamentals, in the water.
- 05
Take it home
New techniques, great waves and a story for life.
“Absolutely epic time with Occy. Took us to a sick break with only 3 of us on the peak. Splitting waves, calling us into waves. Had some epic stories to go along with it.”
“Booked in at the last minute and Occy made it happen! Was amazing for my dad who has surfed since the 70s. He was stoked to surf the Superbank with Occ…”
“Occy took our two groms out for a surf at Snapper Rocks. Epic session and amazing for the boys (and a star struck dad) to be in the water with the Raging Bull!”
“I booked this for my boyfriend who loves surfing and he came home brimming. Quote: ‘an experience of a lifetime.’ Thank you Occy!”
WHO CAN COME
Ages 10 and up. Bring as many mates as you like — priced per person.
LEVEL
All levels, beginners included. Occy tailors the session to you, whether it’s your first wave or you’re chasing a better turn.
WHAT TO BRING
Surfboard (or hire one at Kirra Surf), wetsuit or boardies, sunscreen, water — and your own transport to the spot.
CANCELLATION
Cancel at least 1 day before your session for a full refund.
FILMOGRAPHY · 1987 → NOW
On Screen
From playing himself in a Hollywood cult classic to the documentaries that told surfing's story — and a brand-new film from Bells and Cloudbreak.
FROM THE ARCHIVE · 1966 → NOW
The Timeline
a few snaps from the ride so far — Occ
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OCCY & AI
Me & Andy
The great Andy Irons — a close friend, and one of the best to ever do it.
Two Billabong team-mates, two world champions, one of surfing’s great friendships.
The Drop
Billabong × Occy — shop the collab at Billabong.
PARTNER WITH OCCY
Four decades of credibility. Three generations of fans.
AUDIENCE 01
The ’90s kids
Grew up with his posters on the wall. Now 35–55, with the highest spending power in surf and a soft spot for nostalgia.
AUDIENCE 02
The core
Surfers who rate style over scores. Occy's backhand is still the benchmark they argue about.
AUDIENCE 03
The new wave
Young surfers discovering him through film, wave pools and the baggy-shorts ’90s revival.
40+ yrs
With Billabong — a rare long-term partnership
178K
Instagram followers
2.7M+
Occ-Cast views on YouTube
Occy's Peak
A wave named after him at Surf Lakes
Rusty · JS
Signature board models
Ways to work together
Signature product collabs
Co-branded boards, eyewear, wetsuits, watches and more — built with Occy, not just stamped with him.
Licensing & the archive
Name, likeness and 40 years of imagery for capsule ranges and retro reissues.
Film, podcast & content
Presenting partner on films, podcast sponsorship, and social campaigns.
Appearances & experiences
Keynotes on comebacks, launches, hosted surf days and VIP retreats.