What is Surviving Summer about?

Surviving Summer is an Australian teen drama television series that unfolds the narrative of Summer Torres, a headstrong and rebellious Brooklyn teen who is sent to Shorehaven, Victoria, on Australia's Great Ocean Road. The series, which debuted on Netflix, follows Summer’s journey as she is expelled from high school and forced to move in with family friends in a starkly contrasting environment. Struggling to fit into her new surroundings, she navigates the intricacies of teenage life while intertwining with a group of surfers whose dedication to the sport is as tumultuous as the waves they ride. The show features themes of self-discovery, belonging, and the cultural clash between Summer’s Brooklyn upbringing and Australian coastal culture. Created by Joanna Werner and Josh Mapleston, the series showcases how Summer's initial resistance to the town's lifestyle eventually leads to a passionate embrace of the community and surf culture. Throughout its episodes, Surviving Summer delves into interpersonal relationships amongst the youth of Shorehaven, highlighting both the camaraderie and conflicts inherent in growing up and chasing dreams against the backdrop of the surfing world.

The first episode of Surviving Summer aired on June 03, 2022 and the most recent episode to air was on September 15, 2023.