Bede Durbidge was born in Brisbane, Queensland and grew up in Point Lookout, on North Stradbroke Island.

He retired from the World Surf League in 2017, after 13 seasons, including three career victories and three years where he was ranked in the Top 5 (2007-2009).

[3] He plans to be the lead coach for Australia's elite surf team program in preparation for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

[3] Outside of the ASP World Tour: [1] His wife, Tarryn, became a social media sensation from the gourmet lunches she made for their daughter Willow.

[5] Durbidge is co-owner of Balter Brewing Company with Joel Parkinson, Josh Kerr and Mick Fanning.