Rob Machado

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Robert Edward Machado (better known simply as Rob Machado) (b. October 16, 1973 Sydney, Australia) is an American professional surfer from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California. Machado attended San Dieguito High School, and is known for his casual, "laid-back" style both in and out of the water. Despite much acclaim and notoriety in the surfing world, he has never won a championship. Though he rides a modern tri-fin shortboard, he could still be considered a "soul-surfer" because of his smooth cut-back style that has earned him the nickname "Mr. Smoothy". He grew up in the Encinitas area and still commonly surfs his favorite spot, Seaside Reef.

He is sponsored by Hurley, Reef, Nixon, and others, and mostly rides boards shaped by Al Merrick. Machado is a very good friend of and served as an inspiration to quadriplegic surfer Jesse Billauer.