The Face Of What’s To Come

Kauai’s Leila Hurst may not be the most recognizable female of the current crop of women dominating the scene in Hawaii, but in the next year, if she continues on the warpath that she’s currently trotting along, there’s a damn fine chance that you will know her name and know it well. She’s got the talent, the charisma, and drive to be cutting through the World Tour with reckless abandon in no time. Recently, we spoke to Leila and asked her some random questions. Her answers were telling, kind of...

So what’s the best part about being a female surfer today and why?
The best thing about being a female surfer today is being able to travel and meet so many different people. It’s great because all the guys are usually really nice to the girls in the water and let us get waves.

Is there a downside?
The worst thing about being a female surfer is having to always fix your bikini and making sure it’s not falling off while you’re in the water.

In your eyes, who’s the best female surfer today and why?
Stephanie Gilmore is my favorite female surfer, she has such an amazing style and it always blows my mind to watch her surf.

Yeah, she’s okay. I heard she’s never been on a real date though. That must suck. But more about you. So where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Hopefully in 10 years I will be on the C.T. and having a blast traveling the world!

I hear good things about the world. Moving along, where do you see women’s surfing in 10 years?
Right now women’s surfing is not doing so well, but hopefully it will still be a big sport when that time comes around.