Surviving Summer (2022–2023)

Plot
Expelled from school and exiled to Australia, a rebel New York teen makes waves among a young surfer's inner circle — and leaves a mess in her wake.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
ExileWild 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. - 02
StayMargot 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. - 03
SelectionReady to show off new skills, Summer returns to Shorehaven on the eve of state team tryouts. But she finds she's not the only one bringing surprises.
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
Season's bestExileJune 3, 2022Wild 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 co - S01E02
Big PlansJune 3, 2022Summer plots her escape. Tensions between Ari and frenemy Marlon boil over after a competition. Summer helps Ari through a side effect of hi - S01E03
Training DayJune 3, 2022Surf 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 thei - S01E04
ShameJune 3, 2022The crew heads to Jackson Bay for a major competition. Summer stirs up drama with a revealing game that brings Ari and Marlon's friendship t - S01E05
Keep the Sponsors HappyJune 3, 2022Bodhi 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 traini - S01E06
No PressureJune 3, 2022Ari 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 - S01E07
For LaynahJune 3, 2022Poppy, with her mother's memory in mind, serves as the team captain during an event against rival surf clubs. Marlon starts to weigh his opt - S01E08
StairwayJune 3, 2022Marlon wants to impress his new pals by surfing a notorious break, and Ari joins him. Summer gets desperate after getting an update about he - S01E09
GoJune 3, 2022Poppy mingles with a rival surfer. Ari and Summer sneak into the Jarrah Island competition together. Marlon must decide where his loyalty li - S01E10
StayJune 3, 2022Margot 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
Season02
- S02E01
Season's bestSelectionSeptember 15, 2023Ready to show off new skills, Summer returns to Shorehaven on the eve of state team tryouts. But she finds she's not the only one bringing s - S02E02
Team BondingSeptember 15, 2023Tough new coach Elo puts the team through their paces. When Summer hosts a barbecue, a few impulsive decisions turn a quiet night into a rag - S02E03
Wait For ItSeptember 15, 2023With her plans at risk, Summer buckles down to show how serious she is about competing. Bodhi goes on a date with an intriguing surfer from - S02E04
A Seat at the TableSeptember 15, 2023Ari faces new anxieties after signing a sponsorship deal. At a glam Subtropix shoot in Byron Bay, a photographer's approach rubs Bodhi the w - S02E05
PurgeSeptember 15, 2023A kiss gives Poppy a lot to think about while Bax tries to get Summer's mind off her problems. Tensions boil over among the team at surf cam - S02E06
I PromiseSeptember 15, 2023Struggling to be honest with Wren, Ari ends up throwing her a birthday party, where a pitcher of special punch gets Poppy and Summer into tr - S02E07
Suck It UpSeptember 15, 2023Unexpected truths emerge at Nationals, where the team fights to move past their drama and ride into the finals. Wren lays her cards on the t - S02E08
Send ItSeptember 15, 2023As pressure builds at the competition, Summer waits for the perfect wave. But with love on the line, winning on the water is only half the b
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