Santa Cruz is undergoing a significant transformation as a new wave of female surfers reshapes the surfing scene. This community has experienced a notable increase in young female surfers. Unlike previous years, where there were a few standouts, now there’s an entire group of talented young female surfers. They have forged a tight-knit surf community, supporting each other through the highs and lows of competitive surfing.
Observing their camaraderie demonstrates how they drive each other to improve, both in and out of the water. They showcase the depth of Northern California’s surf talent from the diversity of waves along the Northern California coastline, ranging from point breaks, beach breaks, reef breaks, and slabs, shaping these women into well-rounded surfers. While Southern California remains the surfing epicenter in the state, boasting more contests, industry connections, and sponsors, pursuing an amateur or professional surfing career in NorCal proves to be challenging, requiring numerous sacrifices.
