The heartbreaking loss of Matty Hill has left the Yaroomba Beach community in deep sorrow, as friends, family, and fellow surfers come to terms with his passing. What is usually a place filled with laughter, waves, and shared passion now feels quieter, marked by the absence of someone who meant so much to so many.
Matty was a beloved part of the local surf community — someone who found joy and freedom in the ocean and shared that energy with everyone around him. He wasn’t just a surfer; he was a friend, a familiar smile, and a steady presence along the shoreline. His connection to the sea reflected his spirit — calm, genuine, and full of life.
To his family, Matty was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed. He leaves behind his father, John Hill, his mother, Dee Hill Bryers, his brother, Nathan Elliott, and extended family including Jodie Mulder, all of whom will carry his memory with them always. Their loss is beyond words, and their grief is shared by an entire community standing beside them in support and compassion.
Matty’s years at Nambour State High School and his life in the community helped shape the person so many admired — kind-hearted, easygoing, and sincere. He built lasting friendships through shared moments, whether in the surf or on land, and those memories will continue to live on in the stories and laughter he leaves behind.
Though his time here feels far too short, Matty’s legacy is one of connection, warmth, and a deep love for life by the ocean. Every wave that breaks along Yaroomba Beach will serve as a reminder of the joy he found there and the peace he brought to others.
Rest easy, Matty. You will forever be remembered in the hearts of those who knew you and in the endless rhythm of the sea you loved.