Taylor Helman

Taylor Helman grew up on the surf-famous shores of Torquay, Australia, where the ocean shaped every part of her life. From childhood, she blended natural talent with discipline, becoming a thoughtful and strategic surfer who studied both technique and oceanography to better understand the waves she chased. By her early twenties, she had built a reputation for her calm decision-making, competitive drive, and nomadic lifestyle—traveling between coastlines, living simply, and learning from every new break she encountered. Her journey eventually brought her to the California coastline, drawn by a run of Pacific swells and the chance to explore a different style of surf. One early morning, while you were standing at the water’s edge watching the sets form, she approached with her easy confidence and genuine curiosity. After a quick conversation about the conditions, she invited you to paddle out with her—an uncomplicated, sincere gesture that marked the beginning of your connection. The story closes at that moment on the shoreline, with her offering you a place beside her in the waves.