THE ULTIMATE SURFER

Credit: Kelsey McNeal/ ABC

Cowabunga! 

On Thursday, ABC announced the cast of their new surfing competition series The Ultimate Surfer.

The show, which will premiere on Aug. 23, is hosted by former NFL quarterback Jesse Palmer, who also starred in season 5 of The Bachelor. Joining him as commentators are sports anchor Erin Coscarelli and Joe Turpel, the voice of professional surfing. Additionally, 11-time surfing world champion Kelly Slater will serve as a special correspondent.

The surfers, some of the world's best up-and-coming athletes, competing for the title of "the Ultimate Surfer" include: Anastasia Ashley, 33, Miami Beach, FloridaKai Barger, 30, Haiku, HawaiiMason Barnes, 26, Venice, CaliforniaTia Blanco, 23, Oceanside, CaliforniaAustin Clouse, 26, Jacksonville Beach, FloridaBrianna Cope, 25, Koloa, HawaiiLuke Davis, 27, Los Angeles, CaliforniaKayla Durden, 27, Jacksonville Beach, FloridaJuli Hernandez, 22, Costa Mesa, CaliforniaZeke Lau, 26, Honolulu, HawaiiAlejandro Moreda, 34, San Juan, Puerto RicoKoa Smith, 25, Sunset Beach, HawaiiMalia Ward, 22, San Clemente, CaliforniaBruna Zaun, 30, Redondo Beach, California

THE ULTIMATE SURFER

Credit: Kelsey McNeal/ ABC