Biggest Achievement /
U18 Mexican National Champion
Hobbies /
Loves Golf, played varsity golf in high school. Hiking and Snowboarding, love to be in the mountains when I'm not surifing.
I grew up in Encinitas, California, where I developed my passion for surfing. My family roots are in Mexico and I spent a lot of time with my family there growing up. With my dual citizenship, I feel honored to be representing Mexico in my first ISA. When am not surfing or traveling, I enjoy playing golf and snowboarding. I'm always up for new adventure, exploring new cultures, and love to support charitable causes. I am a currently a freshman in college in San Diego studying Marketing, balancing full time school and competitve surfing. Surfing in the Junior ISA has always been a dream of mine, and l look forward to enjoying every moment of our time in Brazil.
Mexico
DIVISION:
Open Women
Maya Mateja
Age /
15
Born /
Puerto Escondido
Resides in /
Puerto Escondido
Favorite surf break /
Barra de la Cruz
Board /
JS Xero Gravity
Sponsors /
Sisstr evolution, Raglan surf Emporium
Biggest Achievement /
NZ open woman national champion
Hobbies /
Art, drawing
My mother is mexican, and my father is a New Zealander. I grew up in a small surf town in the south of Mexico called Puerto Escondido, I've also spent some time in Raglan New Zealand we're my father's family lives.