Tia Blanco is a professional surfer known for her graceful style on the waves and deep connection to ocean living. Introduced to surfing at just three years old, Tia quickly rose through the competitive ranks, earning back-to-back gold medals at the ISA World Surfing Games in 2015 and 2016. She later gained wider recognition after winning ABC’s The Ultimate Surfer, securing her place among the world’s top surf talents.
Raised along the coast and shaped by years of travel between Puerto Rico, Hawaiʻi, and California, Tia brings a global perspective and grounded energy to everything she does. Beyond competition, she embraces a plant-based lifestyle, yoga, and creative expression. She co-founded Dear Self Skincare and Boots & Honey with her sister, blending wellness with entrepreneurship. Rooted in gratitude and inspired by the ocean, Tia proudly represents Local Motion while sharing her love for surfing, movement, and mindful living.