What started as a struggle to pop up on a board turned into a global community for beginner surfers. Girls Who Can’t Surf Good has grown from a local meetup to 74,000+ women worldwide, proving that surfing is for everyone—no matter how long it takes to stand up.
Surfing has been part of Kyla Peterson’s life since before she could walk. As the co-owner of Surfin Fire Surf School in Oceanside, CA, she’s passionate about helping female surfers gain confidence, progress faster, and find their flow in the lineup. From collaborating with top shapers to pushing her own limits in bigger surf, Kyla shares her journey, coaching philosophy, and upcoming surf retreats. Join her mission to build a stronger women’s surf community—one wave at a time.
Growing up as one of the few Asian kids in her Santa Barbara neighborhood, Toyo took an unexpected path—from flight attendant to surfer at 46. Her journey led to the creation of the Salt Water Divas, a community for women embracing the joy of surfing, friendship, and new beginnings.
Nicola’s first surf experience in Portugal sparked a love for the ocean, helping her navigate personal challenges and rediscover herself. Though city life in Belgium makes surfing difficult, she dreams of future adventures, creative expression, and building a community connected by waves and art.
Anne-Sophie started surfing in 2009 and never looked back, even after a car accident forced her to adapt her approach. Now living in Brittany, she continues to embrace the joy of surfing, creativity, and the lifelong friendships it brings.
Posh’s surf journey began as a way to reclaim her life after a health scare, leading her to a remote island paradise in Catanduanes. Now, she shares her love for surfing by running a surf camp, building a vibrant community, and supporting local surfers.
Nancy took up surfing later in life and never looked back. Now, at 64, she’s riding waves, traveling the world, and proving that passion has no age limit.
👋 Hey, I’m Emma I’m the one in the orange wetsuit at my first official Ripcurl surf weekend in 2018. It’s a group taster surfing lesson on Fistral Beach in
Angela’s surf journey started with a Malibu lesson and a Groupon deal—but it was finding community in the lineup that truly changed everything. Through Girls Who Can’t Surf Good, she’s embraced progress over perfection and the joy of surfing with others.
Camilla fell in love with surfing after moving to the UK, and her journey has taken her to waves around the world. Now, she captures the essence of surfing through photography and videography, blending her love for the ocean with creative storytelling.
