Rio Sage, having just moved from Hawaii all the way to Malibu, makes a new group of friends including Sofia, Sean, Keaton and the handsome Joey, whom she has recently begun dating. When Joey's ex, Ally, hears about their new romance she decides it's time to crash the party that Rio is at with Joey.
After seeing Joey cozying up to Ally at the party, Rio begins to worry that he's still hung up on his ex, sending Joey into damage control. Joey invites Rio to a bonfire and promises her that Ally won't attend.
Everyone hits the beach for a twilight bonfire. Joey and Rio finally talk, and the evening seems perfect--but it's not over yet. While s'mores and moonlit walks on the beach are romantic, what's more exciting than an uninvited guest?
Joey and Rio are dating, which means Ally is officially upset so she plots with the girls to win over Joey. Meanwhile, Rio spends the afternoon with Sean after being brushed off.
Joey surprises Rio with a romantic gesture; but Rio surprises him with a loaded question. Ally decides she needs to up the stakes if she really wants to make Joey jealous. Later, things heat up as Ally and Sean join their friends for a group date.
The boys are heading to Rio's place and girls are on their minds. Joey hears about Ally's evening with Sean, and Keaton reveals his new crush. Later Ally hits up a party, hoping Joey will give her the sign she needs to make her move.
The party is lit but it seems like Sean is adding some fuel to the fire. Keaton tells Courtney about his feelings for Bailey and she agrees to help him. Ally's plan is in full action but with Rio close by will she be able to make Joey jealous?
While everyone is out surfing, Rio gets stood up. Sean comes through for her but Rio has no plans of letting Joey slide.
Rio learns that Joey went to Ally's house the night before. She's upset but not letting it get to her since she has a friend visiting from Maui. But when Rio runs into Joey later at the beach things go from bad to worse when a fight breaks out.
Keaton's throwing a dayger and Rio isn't going to shy away just because of Joey. With Ally at the party things get uncomfortable quick. What will Rio do to get her man back?
Keaton's party is over but the drama isn't. Ally and her friends are still in shock over what Rio said to her while the boys are divided over the Sean and Joey fight. It's just another day of trouble in paradise.
The dust still hasn't settled after Rio and Ally's confrontation. Ally's hiding out from not only her phone but also from Joey. Rio tells Joey to make up his mind of between her and Ally. Later, Sean consoles Rio but it's obvious he's got more on his mind than just friendship.
Ashlyn decides to take a trip up the coast and tries to convince Rio to join her. Meanwhile, the secret slips when Sean admits to Ally and Courtney that he kissed Rio. But who will break the news to Joey?
After Joey learns about Sean and Rio's kiss he's forced to hang out with Sean - and it's off to a rocky start. Ally talks to Courtney about how she wants hang out with old flame Dylan. Meanwhile, Ashyln leaves for her road trip and Rio is tempted to go.
Rio, Ashyln, and Sofia's girls trip has officially started and they're enjoying their time away...especially when they meet two new cute boys. Joey and the boys are finally all back together and there's no drama, but that might change after Sean sees a picture of Rio with the new guy.
Everyone is arriving at the surf meet and Joey feels some real competition when Ally arrives with Dylan. Sean meets up with Rio for the first time since the kiss and comes face to face with the mystery guy from the picture, Eugene.
The competition has begun and it's not going well for anyone. Joey can't focus during his heat because his mind is on Ally. Things get even worse when he's back on shore and Ally approaches him followed by Dylan.
Rio is worried Sean is mad at her too after his collision with Eugene. Everyone goes to a party that night but Joey wants to avoid Ally for fear she's now with Dylan. Eugene and Sean talk and it doesn't look like Sean is going to forgive him.
The party is still going strong but everyone is divided. Joey tries to make things right with Dylan after their fight on the beach. Later, Rio and Joey finally sit down to talk about their relationship and where they go from here.
Ally and Bailey walk in on something unexpected back at their beach house. Meanwhile, Rio chases down Sean to talk about what's going on between them. Joey and Ally called it quits, but is it forever?
Malibu Surf returns for a second season, and the drama has already begun. Joey is away at school, and the distance is driving him and Ally apart. Meanwhile, Rio and Sean kick off the summer with a beach day where they meet Bradley, a former acquaintance of Sean's. Is Bradley a friend or foe? Things are heating up for one hot summer on Malibu Surf Season 2.
As Ally worries about her first live music performance, Joey gets approached by a sorority girl who's low key into him. Meanwhile, Sean unveils his big surprise to Rio.
Things seem to be taking off for Rio, but it looks like it's bringing out Sean's jealous side. Meanwhile, Joey tries to come clean with Maddie but it doesn't work. Later, Ally meets a cute music producer who wants to work with her while Courtney and Keaton try to keep their relationship on the DL.
Ally follows her dreams as she meets with music producer Ajdin at the studio. Meanwhile Joey runs into Maddie at her sorority's fundraiser, and the tension is real. Sean tags along on set with Rio and Bradley, feeling like a third wheel as he feels his relationship threatened.
Ally is back at the studio, where Ajdin encourages her to write a new song that comes from the heart. She feels herself drifting even farther from Joey, so this provides inspo for her new song. Meanwhile, Rio becomes fed up with Sean's jealousy, while Joey has something to reveal to Maddie.
Sean expresses his distrust about Bradley and Rio to the boys. Meanwhile, Courtney is insistent that Joey is cheating, but Ally doesn't want to hear it.
Rio questions if Sean is being controlling or just jealous of her being around Bradley. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Courtney suspects that Keaton's been cheating.
Joey is ready to show Ally how committed he is to her but Ally senses some other forces are now coming into play. Meanwhile Bailey is looking for a new roomie, perhaps she will be able to lock down Ally.
Rio questions if she was too harsh during her confrontation with Sean. Ally and Courtney sit down for the first time since their fight, but can they remain friends? Meanwhile, Sean and Bradley meet face to face.
After a sudden breakup at the industry party, Rio and Sean finally talk things out, but is it too late? Meanwhile, Ally is beginning to think that there is more to Maddie then Joey is letting her in on.
Bradley is ready to make his relationship official with Rio while Courtney is going for the opposite with Keaton. Meanwhile, Ally's fears come true when she finds out about the kiss between Joey and Maddie.
After a rough breakup with Courtney, the boys band together to get Keaton out of the house and have some much needed guy time. All seems to be going well until Ally finds out that Rio, Brynne, and Sofia are participating in the alleged "guys day".
Rio tries again to mend things with Sean and let's him in on Bradley's true colors. Later, Ally and the girls show up to the party to confront Joey who is found chatting it up with another girl. Is this the final straw for their relationship?
With Joey seemingly out of the picture Bradley sets his sights on Ally after a swift rejection from Rio, but it looks like Ally is actually interested too. Joey isn't sure what he wants but Sean thinks love is always worth fighting for and he plans to fight for Rio.
Rio and Sean are back together and they are better than ever. Or are they? New information about their time apart might change that. The girls, Brynne and Sofia, come over and spill the tea on what Sean has been up to lately. Meanwhile Keaton is still heartbroken over Courtney.
Joey decides that he's ready to give things another shot with Ally. He goes to talk to her at the cafe but gets interrupted by her rebound, Bradley. Meanwhile, Rio is deciding what she should do with the news about Sean and Bailey might have hooked up.
Rio has questions after hearing a rumor and Sean better have answers. Is their relationship doomed once again after Rio confronts him at a party? Meanwhile, it looks like Keaton may be taking Ally's side over Joey's, but does that break bro code?
In the season finale Sean wants to figure things out with Rio but she seems to be leaving him hanging. Meanwhile, after a huge blow up with his boy Keaton, Joey decides to give his relationship with Ally one last try. Will his efforts be enough?
It's winter in Malibu but things are just heating up. Ally and Rio decide to try to be friends since they're no more Joey drama between them. Keaton wants the boys to all stay single but the boys say they're aren't making any promises. Doesn't Keaton know it's cuffing season?
The party is still going and it's even more awkward when Rio sees Sean kissing someone new. Van and Bailey step away from all of the drama and it seems like there could be a spark between them. Later at the beach, someone shows up unexpectedly.
Rio and Ally's friendship continues to grow. Meanwhile Sean's interest in Sarah might be diminishing. And a new flame is starting between Bailey and Van but she's telling her friends that they're just friends. Rio is conflicted about her feelings, but for who?
There's a day party in Malibu which means everyone will be there. While at the party Rio and Sofia meet a new boy in town while trying to avoid Sean. Meanwhile, Joey thinks it might finally be time to have a one on one with Ally but she might not feel the same.
Bailey and Van go on a second date to the beach that's interrupted by Sean and Joey who run into them. Meanwhile, Rio and Sofia go surfing with the new guy, Tristan, but what are his intentions with Rio? Will they be more than just surf friends?
Tristan asks Rio to hang one on one, but will she say yes knowing Sofia has feelings for him? Van asks Bailey what's going on between the two of them and gets an answer he wasn't expecting. Later Rio spots by Joey's house to return his sweater and Bailey and Courtney have a confrontation.
Sofia is having a photo shoot for her swimsuit line and Rio is her photographer. Swim shoot models Ally and Bailey are surprised to see that there will be male models joining them. Keaton tries to help Van move on from Bailey but things don't quite go as planned.
Everyone is getting ready to go on the holiday snowboarding trip. When the girls arrive Rio discovers that the boys didn't come alone, Sean brought Sarah with him. Meanwhile, after some tension with her friends, Courtney is unsure if going on the trip is a good idea.
Everyone's out on the slopes except for Sean and Sarah who wanted alone time, but Courtney who wants to know, what's going on between them? Meanwhile Ally tries to give Van some advice about Bailey but will it help Van get out of the friendzone?
It's almost New Years and everyone is getting ready for the big night. Bailey is still unsure about where she stands with Van, but maybe things will become more clear tonight. Ally thinks something might be going on between her and Joey, but who will be getting a midnight kiss?
After Ally catches her ex and her unexpected new friend kissing on new years, a rift is created in the friend group. Will Ally forgive Rio or is their friendship over before it even started? Guess we'll have to find out once everyone is back in Malibu.
It's time for Van and Bailey to make things official, but will Van make his move? Rio tried to reach out to Ally and wonders if he ignoring her means she knows about the kiss. Meanwhile Sarah isn't too sure her new boyfriend Sean only has eyes for her.
Ally meets up with her classmate to start working on new music and to help avoid the boy drama. Sarah gets information from Keaton about Sean's past. At the beach, Sean gets heated when Joey confronts him about kissing Rio. Will this be the end of their friendship?
Rio's friends, Anja and Omid, convince her to go out for a night to take her mind off the drama. Everything is going well until she runs into Ally who makes it clear she's not ready to talk and knows about the kiss. Maybe it was a bad idea to go out after all.
Courtney decides to help Keaton find love on a dating app. Ally and Rio finally sit down to talk about what happened between them. Later on, with Bailey's advice Ally to confront Joey about his kiss with Rio. Will they be able to mend their relationship?
After things didn't go will with Ally, Rio contemplates taking some space from everyone. At the beach, Emily takes photos of Keaton and the guys. Ally thinks she's ready to try things again with Joey. Will this be the end of Rio and her friend group?
Keaton may have finally met his match. But it seems like Joey might have done the same. Keaton invites a girl to his birthday party and they seem to hit it off. Sarah and Ally have a weird interaction at the party, but who will Sean believe?
The group is starting to suspect that Sarah is going against them. And now she knows Courtney is against her, but she's not going to let Sean know that. Meanwhile, Joey is falling fast for Emily. What's going to happen between the two of them?
Ally finds out that Joey has a new girlfriend but doesn't know who she is. Later, tensions run high when Sarah finds Sean at the beach. With Ally's show coming up in Santa Barbra, will she cancel the whole trip or can Courtney and Bailey keep her spirits up?
The crew heads to Santa Barbra to support Ally with her upcoming music performance. They kept the invite list to just close friends so when an uninvited guest shows up, things get awkward. And maybe even two more invited guests will show up.
Still in Santa Barbra, everyone is at a dinner party for Ally, including Sean and Sarah. Tensions rise when Courtney confronts Sean about blocking her phone number. Things quickly escalate between Courtney and Sarah. Later, Ally meets Joey's new girlfriend.
It's finally time for Ally's performance. Back at their house, Sean and Sarah get in a big argument. Will this be the end of their relationship? After Ally sees Joey and Emily together she decides to move on from the drama and start something new, maybe beyond Malibu.
Ally and Bailey are back from New York City but some things from their trip are still left unsettled. Bailey has to decide if she wants to come clean to Van. Will she take to her friends advice? Later, Emily contemplates reaching out to Ally.
Ally decides to finally meet up with Emily and tell her side of the story with Joey. Was this a good idea? Meanwhile, love is in the air for Courtney and Sam but it's not for Sarah who is still trying to get Sean's attention - and maybe Sam's too.
After meeting up with his ex, Sam reveals to Courtney that him and Sarah have a history. Later, after acting weird Van finally confronts Bailey about the text he saw on her phone. Will this be the end of their relationship for good or will they be able to work it out?
Sean's surf sponsor host an event and all the boys and Bailey come to support and hang out. But when a few uninvited guest show up things start to go south. Courtney shows up to confront Sarah for hanging out with her man and ends up causing a scene. Yikes.
Sam confronts Courtney about the fight that he witnessed between her and Sarah at the surf sponsored event. Sofia and Keaton continue to hang out, as more than friends. Later, Joey shows up to Ally's showcase event to support his girlfriend Emily.
It's Valentine's day and Keaton gets the singles in the group, including Sofia, to go to a Valentine's themed party. Meanwhile, at dinner, Emily confronts Joey about texting other girls. And later on in the night, someone goes from single to taken.
Sarah shows up to Sean's house to return some of his belongings, they two talk for the first time since their break up. Later, Emily vents to Ally about her relationship with Joey and how she's starting to not trust him. Meanwhile Joey tells his friends his side of things.
Ally and Courtney find out Sofia is exclusively seeing Keaton. How will Courtney take Keaton being in a new relationship? Joey gets Emily a gift to try to mend things between them. Later, Van contemplates if he should go on his study abroad program but still keeps it a secret from Bailey.