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Worlds apart. Thrown together. Surfing is the easy part.
Rebellious Brooklyn teen Summer Torres is sent to live with family friends in the tiny town of Shorehaven on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, AUS. Despite her best efforts, Summer falls in love with the town, the people and the surf.
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Rebellious Brooklyn teen Summer Torres is sent to live with family friends in the tiny town of Shorehaven on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, AUS. Despite her best efforts, Summer falls in love with the town, the people and the surf.
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Episode 1
Wild child Summer tries to settle into sleepy Shorehaven and meets young surfer Ari, who's on the mend from a serious injury but ready to compete again.
Directed by Ben ChessellWritten by Joanna Werner, Josh MaplestonGuest stars Dustin Clare, Natalie Bond, Chris Alosio, Adrienne Pickering, Asmara Feik, Mitchell Hardaker, Kate Beahan, Marcel Laidlaw
Episode 2
Summer plots her escape. Tensions between Ari and frenemy Marlon boil over after a competition. Summer helps Ari through a side effect of his accident.
Directed by Ben ChessellGuest stars Dustin Clare, Natalie Bond, Chris Alosio, Adrienne Pickering, Asmara Feik, Mitchell Hardaker, Kate Beahan, Cantona Stewart
Episode 3
Surf coach Manu finds a way for Ari to train and get him back in the waves. Despite their differences, Poppy and Summer somehow bond on their boards.
Directed by Ben ChessellGuest stars Dustin Clare, Natalie Bond, Chris Alosio, Adrienne Pickering, Asmara Feik, Mitchell Hardaker, Cantona Stewart
Episode 4
The crew heads to Jackson Bay for a major competition. Summer stirs up drama with a revealing game that brings Ari and Marlon's friendship to the brink.
Directed by Ben ChessellGuest stars Natalie Bond, Chris Alosio, Adrienne Pickering, Asmara Feik, Mitchell Hardaker, Cantona Stewart, Marcel Laidlaw, Tatiana Hotere
Episode 5
Bodhi might catch her big break with a new sponsor — if Marlon doesn't ruin her shot. Poppy and Ari share a moment after a late-night training session.
Directed by Ben ChessellGuest stars Natalie Bond, Chris Alosio, Adrienne Pickering, Asmara Feik, Mitchell Hardaker, Cantona Stewart, Tatiana Hotere, Danielle Horvat
Episode 6
Ari and Bodhi try to hold their own against surfing pros — and among VIPs at a party. Summer helps Ari with his secret but wants him to seek real help.
Guest stars Sheena Reyes, Dustin Clare, Natalie Bond, Chris Alosio, Adrienne Pickering, Asmara Feik, Mitchell Hardaker, Cantona Stewart
Episode 7
Poppy, with her mother's memory in mind, serves as the team captain during an event against rival surf clubs. Marlon starts to weigh his options.
Guest stars Dustin Clare, Natalie Bond, Chris Alosio, Adrienne Pickering, Asmara Feik, Mitchell Hardaker, Cantona Stewart, Marcel Laidlaw
Episode 8
Marlon wants to impress his new pals by surfing a notorious break, and Ari joins him. Summer gets desperate after getting an update about her stay.
Guest stars Dustin Clare, Natalie Bond, Chris Alosio, Adrienne Pickering, Asmara Feik, Mitchell Hardaker, Kate Beahan, Cantona Stewart
Episode 9
Poppy mingles with a rival surfer. Ari and Summer sneak into the Jarrah Island competition together. Marlon must decide where his loyalty lies.
Guest stars Dustin Clare, Adrienne Pickering, Asmara Feik, Mitchell Hardaker, Kate Beahan, Cantona Stewart, Marcel Laidlaw, Tatiana Hotere
Episode 10
Margot arrives to bring Summer home, while the crew tries to qualify for the state team. Bodhi gets in trouble during her heat. Ari makes a choice.
Guest stars Dustin Clare, Adrienne Pickering, Asmara Feik, Mitchell Hardaker, Kate Beahan, Marcel Laidlaw, Tatiana Hotere, Pacha Luque-Light
Episode information updated Sep 12, 2026
Sky KatzSummer Torres
Kai LewinsAri Gibson
Lilliana BowreyPoppy Tetanui
Savannah La RainBodhi Mercer
João Gabriel MarinhoMarlon Sousa
Annabel WolfeWren Radic
Josh MacQueenBaxter Radic
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