Growing up in Palm City, Florida, Zoe Benedetto credits her mother with instilling her early passion for surfing. Benedetto immediately excelled at the sport, first competing professionally in the 2016 WSL Women’s Junior Tour.

In 2018, she moved to the Women’s Qualifying series and has placed first 3x since. That same year, she joined U.S. Surfing’s Junior Olympic team. In 2021 and 2022, she competed in the WSL’s Challenger series.

Fast forward to present day and Benedetto continues to gain traction and skill in the surfing world. This year, she posted a near-perfect score at the BTMI Barbados Surf Pro. At just 17 years old, it’s clear this is only the beginning of an incredible career.

When Benedetto’s not surfing, she’s training as an all-around athlete. She also enjoys traveling the world, experimenting with fashion, spending time with friends and family, and leading a healthy lifestyle.