Plot Synopsis

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. Wild 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. The entire 10-episode first season of SURVIVING SUMMER dropped on Friday, June 3, 2022 on Netflix.
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The entire eight-episode second season of SURVIVING SUMMER dropped on Friday, September 15, 2023 on Netflix. A year ago, Summer Torres made the best friends she'd ever had and romance blossomed with Ari Gibson. Inspired by that magical time in Shorehaven, Summer's been surfing constantly in the unforgiving breaks around Rockaway Beach, New York. A new dream has been forming -- return to Shorehaven and become a career surfer, like her Aussie mates. Summer's mother, Margot, finally says yes to a trip down under, but this time she's coming to keep an eye on her unpredictable daughter. Poppy, Bodhi and Marlon are delighted to have Summer back, although Ari's feelings are more complicated. But no one can believe it when Summer announces she wants to make the State Team and compete at Nationals, just like them. Their jaws drop all over again when Summer crashes a final in the middle of the tryouts and rips. She's not just good, she's a contender. Problem is, when Summer miraculously makes the team, she also makes a mortal enemy of the team captain -- Ari's new girlfriend, Wren.