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.
Meet the real beginner surfers embracing the journey, building community, and finding joy in every wipeout.
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.
Surfing isn’t just a sport—it’s a way to connect with the ocean, nature, and yourself. Riley shares how learning to surf at 27 taught them to embrace discomfort, let go of expectations, and find joy in the waves.
Cynthia went from teaching herself to swim at 15 to becoming a lifeguard at 18—now, at 45, she’s diving into surfing. Six months in, she’s found a new passion, lifelong friendships, and the joy of sharing the waves with her daughter.
Karla’s first surf session at 19 came with beginner’s luck—but fear kept her from fully embracing the ocean. Now, 15 years later, she’s back in the waves, rekindling her surf stoke and looking for surf buddies to share the ride.