Surf Girls
★ 8.8 · 2023 · Documentary
The next generation of Native Hawaiian female surfers compete at elite levels to earn a coveted spot on the World Tour of professional Surfing. This 4 part series offers behind the scenes access as they train, navigate family responsibilities and battle against the highest ranking surfers to get to the top of the podium.
Episodes
1. Welcome to the North Shore45m · The Surf Girls take on powerful waves and high expectations on Oahu’s legendary North Shore. As they prepare for the Sunset Pro competition, they must also navigate the pressures of family life and elite sponsorship. In an expected twist, the underdog faces off against the #1 ranked Queen of Pipe.
2. Hurricane and Heartbreak42m · The Surf Girls travel to Florida for the all-women’s Super Girl Pro but Hurricane Nicole threatens to end the competition before it begins. With entry to the Challenger Series on the line, every point counts and the stakes have never been higher as they compete in unpredictable weather and unfamiliar waters.
3. Great Expectations44m · The Surf Girls return to Hawaii to compete at the Hale’iwa Challenger, taking on the world’s best surfers and some of the biggest waves of the season. While Pua’s family’s high standards create tension in the DeSoto home, Ewe begins to shine under pressure, and a devastating wipe out threatens to end one Surf Girl’s chase for the top spot on the podium.
4. Power of Pipeline47m · The Surf Girls prepare physically and mentally for Pipe Masters, the most iconic and dangerous invite-only surf competition in the world, and the Queen of Pipe hopes to make history once again.More Like This
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