In the Rio Grande Valley, surfing is having a positive impact on young people. The sport is helping to build confidence and resilience in the region's youth. It is also fostering a connection to the ocean that can last a lifetime.

Families in the area are passing on their knowledge of surfing to the next generation. This tradition is expected to continue for decades to come. Some families, like the Juds, are introducing their children to surfing from a very young age.

Further details about the local surfing community are available from MyRGV, including stories of individual surfers and their experiences in the sport.