Tom is the son of pioneer big-wave surfer Pat Curren & Jeanine. His brother Joe Curren is also a notable surfer.
Went pro in 1983. He is a three times ASP world surf champion (1985, 86 & 90) and won 33 championship events in his professional career.
His daughter Lee-Ann Curren is a pro surfer & a 2-time winner of the ASP Surf Europe women's series (2007,09) representing France. he has 3 son's Pat, Frank and Nathan Curren.