Surviving Summer: episode guide

Series 1 | Series 2

Series 2

When American teenager Summer Torres arrives back in Shorehaven, Australia, with her sights set on the national surfing competition, a new rival, Wren, drops in and challenges Summer on the waves and for the boy she loves.

Selection

Episode 2.01 (11)
Fri, September 15, 2023 (Netflix)
Written by Josh Mapleston
Directed by Sian Davies

Ready 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.

Cast (in order of appearance): Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Kate Beahan as Margot Torres, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Takaya Honda as Liam The Commentator, Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple, Jazz Wylie as Heggarty, Emily McGettigan as Cassidy, Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Annabel Wolfe as Wren Radic, Josh MacQueen as Baxter Radic, John Teague as Urbnsurf Head Selector, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson, Maggie Lord as Young Summer, Nate James as Young Ari, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, Dustin Clare as Thommo Gibson, Riley Bryant as Crying Grom

Surf Doubles: Sage Goldsbury as Summer Surf Double, Billy Harrison as Ari Surf Double, Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double, Ollie Henry as Baxter Surf Double, Laurie Hamshere as Marlon Surf Double, Milla Coco Brown as Wren Surf Double

Urbn Surf Competitors: Sophia Fletcher, Sachi, Carly Shannahan, Raquel Otero, Tully Wylie, Ryder Tweedie, Charlie Farrer

Music: "Still Falling For You" performed by Elie Goulding, "Young Blood" performed by The Naked and Famous, "Made for Silence" performed by Miiesha, "Showstopper (feat. Kali J)" performed by Dubkiller, "Another Day" performed by #1 Dads, "Shooting Stars" performed by Bag Raiders

Team Bonding

Episode 2.02 (12)
Fri, September 15, 2023
Written by Keir Wilkins
Directed by Sian Davies

Tough new coach Elo puts the team through their paces. When Summer hosts a barbecue, a few impulsive decisions turn a quiet night into a rager.

Cast: Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Annabel Wolfe as Wren Radic, Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple, Olympia Valance as Elo Radic, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed, Joshua MacQueen as Baxter Radic, Kate Beahan as Margot Torres, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, Dustin Clare as Thommo Gibson, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson, Zoƫ Taylor Morgan as Shorehaven Party Girl, David Quirk as Lukas

Surf Doubles: Sage Goldsbury as Summer Surf Double, Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double

Music: "It Gets Better" performed by The Preatures, "Feel The Way I Do" performed by The Jungle Giants, "Shook" performed by Tkay Maidza, "Don't Wanna Push You Away Anymore" performed by Allday featuring Japanese Wallpaper, "Don't Give Up On Me" performed by Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys

Wait For It

Episode 2.03 (13)
Fri, September 15, 2023
Written by Josh Mapleston
Directed by Sian Davies

With 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 out of town.

Cast: Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Kate Beahan as Margot Torres, Annabel Wolfe as Wren Radic, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Emmanuelle Mattana as Tuscany Bray, Olympia Valance as Elo Radic, Tim Hawken as Ruben The Commentator, Alexandra Jones as Blu Gravity Surf Journo, Josh MacQueen as Baxter Radic, Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple, Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed, Jahli Brooks as Dante Levins, Danielle Horvat as Molly Novak, Jane Allsop as Loopy, Jazz Wylie as Heggarty, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Bella Wilson as Klasky, Emily McGettigan as Cassidy

Surf Doubles: Sage Goldsbury as Summer Surf Double, Billy Harrison as Ari Surf Double, Laurie Hamshere as Marlon Surf Double, Ollie Henry as Baxter Surf Double, Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double, Jaleesa Vincent as Tuscany Surf Double

Music: "We're Yung" performed by OSHUN, "Meltdown" performed by Niall Horan, "Guilty Love" performed by Ladyhawke & Broods

A Seat at the Table

Episode 2.04 (14)
Fri, September 15, 2023
Written by Huna Amweero
Directed by Christiaan Van Vuuren

Ari faces new anxieties after signing a sponsorship deal. At a glam Subtropix shoot in Byron Bay, a photographer's approach rubs Bodhi the wrong way.

Cast: Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Annabel Wolfe as Wren Radic, Danielle Horvat as Molly Novak, Dustin Clare as Thommo Gibson, Jane Allsop as Loopy, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson, Charlie Clausen as Dice, Cathy Campbell as Haylee The Stylist, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Josh MacQueen as Baxter Radic, Caitlin Miers as Surf Photographer

Surf & Skate Doubles: Hayden Stewart as Ari Skate Double, Milla Coco Brown as Wren Surf Double, Sage Goldsbury as Summer Surf Double, Billy Harrison as Ari Surf Double, Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double

Music: "Big Energy" performed by Latto, "Summer Heat" performed by Sun Disciple, "Fuck My Money" performed by BROODS, "Capwa" performed by Sampa The Great

Purge

Episode 2.05 (15)
Fri, September 15, 2023
Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Sian Davies

A 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 camp.

Cast: Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Annabel Wolfe as Wren Radic, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Joshua MacQueen as Baxter Radic, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Olympia Valance as Elo Radic, Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple, Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed

Surf Doubles: Billy Harrison as Ari Surf Double, Ollie Henry as Baxter Surf Double, Sage Goldsbury as Summer Surf Double, Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double, Laurie Hamshere as Marlon Surf Double, Milla Coco Brown as Wren Surf Double

Music: "Over" performed by CHVRCHES, "Forces" performed by Japanese Wallpaper feat. Airling, "sun keeps on shining" performed by almost monday, "Heaven I Know" performed by Gordi

I Promise

Episode 2.06 (16)
Fri, September 15, 2023
Written by Josh Mapleston
Directed by Christiaan Van Vuuren

Struggling to be honest with Wren, Ari ends up throwing her a birthday party, where a pitcher of special punch gets Poppy and Summer into trouble.

Cast: Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Kiriwai Hedges as Laynah Tetanui, Olympia Valance as Elo Radic, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Josh MacQueen as Baxter Radic, Annabel Wolfe as Wren Radic, Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple, Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Christaan Van Vuuren as Photographer, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson, Kate Beahan as Margot Torres

Surf Doubles: Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double, Billy Harrison as Ari Surf Double, Laurie Hamshere as Marlon Surf Double, Sage Goldsbury as Summer Surf Double

Music: "Summertime" performed by Palms, "People I Don't Like" performed by UPSAHL, "P.O.S." performed by Sky Katz, "All Of Me" performed by KIAN, Becca Hatch; "you broke me first" performed by Tate McRae

Suck It Up

Episode 2.07 (17)
Fri, September 15, 2023
Written by Libby Butler
Directed by Christiaan Van Vuuren

Unexpected truths emerge at Nationals, where the team fights to move past their drama and ride into the finals. Wren lays her cards on the table.

Cast: Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Warwick Sadler as Police Constable, Kate Beahan as Margot Torres, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Chris Alosio as Manu Tetanui, Emmanuelle Mattana as Tuscany Bray, Josh MacQueen as Baxter Radic, Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Annabel Wolfe as Wren Radic, Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Olympia Valance as Elo Radic, Ernie Williams as Bundjalung Knowledge Holder [Sandy], Richard Carwin as Head of Aus Surf, Danielle Horvat as Molly Novak, Cecilia Low as Teagan the Commentator, Jessica Grimwood as Flax the Commentator, Jahli Brooks as Dante Levins, Charlie Clausen as Dice

Surf Doubles: Sage Goldsbury as Summer Surf Double, Milla Coco Brown as Wren Surf Double, Jaleesa Vincent as Tuscany Surf Double, Ollie Henry as Baxter Surf Double, Kobie Enright as Bodhi Surf Double

Surf Competitors: Piper Harrison as Rosie Reed (QLD), Coral Durant as Ivy Leedin (TAS), Maddi Parker as Female Surfer (NSW), Lucy Tandler as Tara Goddard (TAS), Grace Kama as Essie Edgar (NSW), Kai Tandler as Beau Riddells (QLD), Matt Lee as Axel Strang (WA), Saffi Vette as Tasmin Storm (NSW)

Music: "Lullabies" performed by Tkay Maidza, "Where Does Your Spirit Go?" performed by The Kid LAROI, "Summer's for Lovers" performed by Glades, "Throw It In The Air" performed by JESSWAR, "The Moon" performed by Cassidy Taylor

Send It

Episode 2.08 (18)
Fri, September 15, 2023
Written by Josh Mapleston
Directed by Christiaan Van Vuuren

As 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 battle.

Cast: Sky Katz as Summer Torres, Kai Lewins as Ari Gibson, Lilliana Bowrey as Poppy Tetanui, Annabel Wolfe as Wren Radic, Savannah La Rain as Bodhi Mercer, Joao Marinho as Marlon Sousa, Marcel Laidlaw as Tommy Ahmed, Mitchell Hardaker as Griff Temple, Olympia Valance as Elo Radic, Cecilia Low as Teagan the Commentator, Jessica Grimwood as Flax the Commentator, Emmanuelle Mattana as Tuscany Bray, Jahli Brooks as Dante Levins, Josh MacQueen as Baxter Radic, Dustin Clare as Thommo Gibson, Adrienne Pickering as Abbie Gibson, Asmara Feik as Honey Gibson, Kate Beahan as Margot Torres, David Quirk as Lukas

Surf Doubles: Laurie Hamshere as Marlon Surf Double, Sage Goldsbury as Summer Surf Double, Milla Coco Brown as Wren Surf Double, Jaleesa Vincent as Tuscany Surf Double

Surf Competitors: Kai Tandler as Beau Riddells, Zane Gore as Tommy Hardy, Phoebe Kane as Female Surfer (SA), Coral Durant as Ivy Leedin (WA), Piper Harrison as Rosie Reed (QLD), Grace Kama as Essie Edgar (NSW)

Music: "Rescue My Heart" performed by Liz Longley, "Shooting Stars" performed by Bag Raiders, "You" performed by Regard x Troye Sivan x Tate McRae, "We're Going Home" performed by Vance Joy