When Loren's father pays an unexpected visit to the academy, she's forced to choose between the conflicting demands of family and coach. It's a choice made even harder when her father asks her to leave Solar Blue and return home.
Angus arrives with the prototype of a new surfboard. Solar Blue needs to make a commercial contribution to the parent company, Matsusito, and Angus wants the kids to promote the new board.
Everyone's on a high when the Solar Blue team decides to surf a new break at Swordfish Bay. With perfect waves, Cassie, whose confidence is at an all-time high, forgets all the rules and is sucked in by a rip and lands on a rock ledge.
Guy completely loses his focus when he meets Natalie, the girl of his dreams. Having done his best to avoid any distractions during the year, Guy's best intentions are suddenly overturned when he is instantly smitten with her.