Ziggy Mackenzie: From Bali Breaks to World Champion Bravery

Tappa sits down with Ziggy Aloha Mackenzie — the under-16 ISA World Champion — to chat about her rise through the ranks of junior surfing and the wild ride that’s gotten her there.

From growing up in Bali and overcoming a fear of the ocean, to navigating international comps and heavy waves in El Salvador, Ziggy opens up about the moments that shaped her into the athlete she is today.

They dive into her experience in the alternative Koo-ee education program, the culture shocks of global surf travel, and the pressure of competing on the world stage.

This episode is all about grit, growth, and the new wave of women’s surfing — and Ziggy’s leading the charge.