Common Sense Media Review
By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Adventure and magic mix in fun show for tweens.
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Surfside Girls
What's the Story?
In SURFSIDE GIRLS, Sam and Jade are surfing one afternoon. Sam gets pulled into a current, disappearing into an underground cavern for a moment, and stumbles on a strange gold coin. She hears a voice that calls for help, jumps into the surf again and rejoins her friend. But this coin isn't one of the fake coins sold in the local museum gift shop. It's made of "Au," as her friend Jade points out -- the periodic symbol for gold. Meanwhile, Danger Point, a nearby cliff, is crumbling, putting the town at risk. The girls discover that this crumbling cliff holds a secret to the past, and they are determined to uncover the mystery behind it with the help of a spirit named Remington, whose ship was marooned near Danger Point many years ago. Can the girls solve the mystery behind the strange occurrences near Danger Point? Or will they get in over their heads?
Is It Any Good?
Surfside Girls is a light mystery set in a California town that focuses on friendship and magic -- a fun theme for sure. The diverse cast is refreshing, and the surfside vibe is cute, but the dialogue can feel a little stagey.
Though the plot feels formulaic and clunky at times, tweens will enjoy following the adventure that involve surfing, a friendly ghost, and a little magic. Adults, however, might not be charmed enough to stick with more than a few episodes.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about cell phone use in Surfside Girls. How often do the characters check in with their phones? More than your friends do, or less?
The Torres family is proud of their heritage, speaking Spanish and English. What does it mean to be raised in a multilingual family?
The characters' curiosity drives them to seek out adventure. What does your curious nature inspire you to do?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 19, 2022
- Cast : Spencer Hermes-Rebello
- Network : Apple TV
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Friendship , School ( Middle School )
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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