Sunshine Coast shredder Tarnea O’Meara may only be 19 years old but she is already turning heads out in the line up with her mature and impressive style.
The young, blonde bombshell has a passion for the outdoors, but her favourtie things to do are hiking mountains and surfing solid waves in Australia and exotic destinations overseas. 
She’s got a happy-go-lucky attitude and loves nothing more than the coastline she calls home.
Tarnea recently spoke with Ola Nina to explain what it is about surfing she just can’t get enough of….
Q & A with Tarnea
How long have you been surfing for?
Three years
What age did you start?
I started surfing when I was 16. Before that, my dad tried to put me on a board when I was young but I didn’t like it. Now I can’t get enough of it!
What do you love about it?
I love the feeling it gives you, whether you get the best barrel, or make the best turn, you are always stoked for the people you are with or the wave you just got. It’s a sport that changes every day you can never surf the same wave so it keeps you on your toes ready for the next one. It’s also my form of exercise instead of paying for the gym, I’ll go surfing!
Do you have any sponsors at the moment or have you been approached by any?
Right now I am with a small clothing company called Rue Stiic and a health food and information company called Changing Habits. But I am always seeking out sponsors to help me and for me to help them. It’s always nice to have that extra support from them, every little bit counts.
Where are your favourite places to surf?
Anywhere where there’s not a crowd but if I had to choose, Durranbah, Canggu, Ulluwatu and home. There is nothing like surfing at home along the coast line like the Noosa Points all the way to Wurtulla.
What board are you riding?
I’m riding Hammo (Dane Hamilton) surfboards right now and I love them. Dane really helps me with my boards and what’s right for me. They range from a 5’5 to 5’7.
Do you have any other hobbies other than surfing?
Food if that counts, scuba diving, music, dancing (not the class or choreographed type), being weird and snowboarding. If I’m not near a beach, I’m up in the mountains.
By Lauren White
Ola Nina - We love the ocean 
I like her mom, who has an online diet plan that is quite valuable. The mother and daughter are both stunningly beautiful on the outside as well as on the inside. Surfing is great exercise. She should be careful of the sun and use plenty of sunscreen.