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Is the word surfista the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The word "surfista" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical function in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only differences are in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and the rhythm is more "syllable-timed," whereas in Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often reduced or "swallowed," and the rhythm is more "stress-timed."

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O surfista pegou uma onda enorme. (The surfer caught a huge wave.)
  2. Ela é uma surfista muito experiente. (She is a very experienced surfer.)
  3. O surfista está chegando na praia. (The surfer is arriving at the beach.)
  4. Eu vi aquele surfista ontem. (I saw that surfer yesterday.)
  5. Aquele surfista mora perto daqui. (That surfer lives near here.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. O surfista apanhou uma onda enorme. (The surfer caught a huge wave.)
  2. Ela é uma surfista muito experiente. (She is a very experienced surfer.)
  3. O surfista está a chegar à praia. (The surfer is arriving at the beach.)
  4. Eu vi aquele surfista ontem. (I saw that surfer yesterday.)
  5. Aquele surfista vive perto daqui. (That surfer lives near here.)