Erin Brooks - The air queen of tomorrow's tour

“Airs, Barrels, and No Ceiling in Sight”
🌊 Basic Info
Full Name: Erin Brooks
Nickname: Airin
Born: February 2008 – Texas, USA (raised in Hawaii & Bali)
Nationality: American
Surfing Stance: Regular
Favorite Surf Spots: Bali reefs, Cloudbreak, Waco Wave Pool, Haleiwa
🏆 Career Highlights
Championships & Titles:
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2022 Silver Medalist – ISA U-16 World Junior Championships
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Multiple NSSA, USA Surfing, and GromSearch titles
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Finalist in QS and Pro Junior events across Hawaii and the Pacific
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Known globally as one of the first female surfers to land full rotation aerials
Best Performances:
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Waco Wave Pool – landed a clean full rotation air reverse, shocking the surf world
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Cloudbreak sessions – surfed overhead barrels with poise and precision
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Finaled in elite Pro Junior events while still U-16
🏄♀️ Surfing Style & Equipment
Board Preferences:
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Rides SharpEye Surfboards and custom airs-focused shortboards
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Boards are tuned for explosive pop, fast rail engagement, and aerial landings
Wetsuit & Gear:
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Sponsored by Hurley, Red Bull, FCS, Reef, and Black Rifle Coffee
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Clean, performance-based gear with subtle flair—often rocking her signature “Erin” airboards
Training & Fitness:
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Trains at Waco, Surfing Australia HPC, and in Bali with elite coaches
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Works on aerial technique, strength, and fear management for heavy water and big ramps
Wave Preferences:
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Loves ramps and high-performance walls—Waco, Bali, Mexico beach breaks
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Also shines in serious reef barrels, proving her versatility beyond the air game
🌍 Life Beyond Surfing
Hobbies & Interests:
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Skateboarding, strength training, fitness, travel, and ocean photography
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Passionate about empowering young girls in action sports
Social Causes:
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Actively advocates for equal opportunities and support for women’s surfing
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Supports surf therapy programs and mental health awareness for youth athletes
Fun Facts:
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First young woman to consistently land full air rotations in contest settings
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Lived between Hawaii, Bali, and Texas, giving her a unique international surf style
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Trains with some of the world’s best male aerialists and holds her own every time
🎥 Photos & Videos
Watch Stab High Ladybirds, Airin Brooks at Waco, and Erin Brooks Indo Missions
YouTube edits highlight her jaw-dropping airs and explosive progression
📢 Latest News & Updates
In 2025, Erin is competing on the Challenger Series and targeting full CT qualification
Recently launched a Hurley signature capsule called The Airin Collection
Set to appear in a Red Bull docuseries about the future of aerial surfing
📱 Social Media
Instagram: @erinbrooks.surf
YouTube: Erin Brooks Surfing