Get Ready – The 2026 English National Surfing Championships Are ON!
It’s official — the 2026 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships are ON for the Open (Men’s) and Women’s divisions. In what is shaping up to be an unmissable day of performance surfing showcasing England’s top athletes.
We had originally planned to run the event from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th April. However, after closely tracking a building low pressure system in the North Atlantic, forecasts indicate huge, powerful waves that will obliterate the coast. Alongside that, strong onshore winds, all indicating conditions deemed non-contestable and frankly unsafe by our lifeguard cover.
The upside – Friday 10th April has presented us with a rare and exciting window. Fistral Beach will be firing, offering clean, powerful waves before conditions deteriorate into the weekend.
We simply couldn’t let an opportunity like this pass. To make the most of the swell, we’ll be running a fast-paced format with double peaks in play during earlier rounds, ensuring maximum wave opportunities and nonstop action throughout the day.
To guarantee we complete the competition ahead of the incoming storm, we’ll be focusing on Open and Women’s heats only — bringing England’s top surfers together in a decisive, high-stakes showdown for national titles.
The U18 and U16 divisions will be moved to the official backup window, with those competitions set to run on one of the following dates: 24th, 25th, or 26th April. Final confirmation of the exact day will be made based on conditions to ensure the best possible platform for those divisions.
We’re expecting big performances, heavy waves, and an incredible display of talent as the country’s best athletes rise to the occasion.
We’d love for spectators to come down, feel the energy, and experience the buzz firsthand — this is English surfing at its absolute peak. We are anticipating an early start to action on Friday, keep an eye on our social media for updates.
From our side, it’s simple: the window is short, the swell is here, and we’re ready to crown 2026 Champions.
Era Adventures will be on hand throughout the event, so if you need assistance or first aid, please notify a lifeguard or contest official right away.
Stay close to the action
For spectators and travelling surfers, being steps from the sea is all part of the experience. Our headline event sponsor Caravan and Motorhome Club offer a choice of coastal Club campsites near the event – perfect for visitors when it comes to waking up just minutes from the surf. Facilities at these sites include hot showers, spacious pitches for all types of leisure vehicles, plus practical wash-down areas for sandy kit.
Visitors can stay at:
- Carnon Downs UK Club Campsite – open year-round and provides an award-winning base for caravans and motorhomes.
- Nearby, Treamble Valley UK Club Campsite offers a peaceful woodland setting, just a short drive from the surf.
- Along the rugged north coast, Trewethett Farm UK Club Campsite offers dramatic cliff-top views for those touring.
- St Agnes Beacon UK Club Campsite and Godrevy Park UK Club Campsite are ideally located for catching the championship action.
For many surfers a vehicle with roof tent, campervan or motorhome provides the ultimate surf base – giving them the freedom to follow the forecast, chase the best waves and unwind by the ocean after a day in the surf.
Caravan and Motorhome Club have teamed up with our Team England Junior sponsor Rad wax for some limited edition wax and spa cream giveaways to athletes and spectators. Don’t miss the Caravan and Motorhome Club crew onsite – they’ll have all the info you need on their fantastic holiday sites, including some of the best Cornish campsites.
Moulded Earplugs will also be onsite, offering ear checks and impressions for their custom earplugs. All Surfing England members get 10% off their products, and under-18s can get free impressions. Book an appointment here.
Team England Junior sponsors dryrobe and Kukuna will be treating our podium winners to high quality products as prizes for the podium finishers. You’ve got to be in it to win it.
Become a Surfing England member and support English Surfing:
As a member, you’re:
- Covered by our worldwide personal accident cover wherever you surf, including in wave pools
- Issued with a personalised digital membership card, where you can access amazing discounts with our partner brands (including 30% off Surfline Premium, 10% off Dryrobe and C-MONSTA, 35% off Kukuna sunnies, and many more)
- Helping to protect and shape the future of English surfing – because we’re a not-for-profit, every penny you spend as a member goes back into funding the sport you love. From our grassroots surf clubs, affiliated schools, and coaches, through to our Team England athletes, Para and Junior teams: when you join us, you become part of our thriving, nationwide surf community
- Making the lineup a fairer, cleaner, safer place for all, through our Inclusive Lineups Committee, and our partnerships with the Clean Watersports Alliance, Surfers Against Sewage and the North Devon World Surfing Reserve
Membership is just £20 per year for juniors, and £28 per year for adults. Families can join for just £75 per year, or you can join through your local surf club. Find out more, check your membership status or sign up HERE.
If you require any support with Membership, please email: membership@surfingengland.org
More members. More impact. More stoke. See you in the lineup!
Partners
A further thank you to our fantastic headline event partner Caravan and Motorhome Club. Thanks to our partners dryrobe, Kukuna, The Wave, dryrobe, Moulded Earplugs, Radical Wax, Surfline and Wavelength.
Thank you to Fistral Beach who will host us for the April English National Surfing Championship event. Thanks to Era Adventures for the Lifeguard Cover.
Contact us
For all media enquiries, please contact our Social and Content Lead, Alex: alex@surfingengland.org
For all general event enquiries, please contact Events Manager, Lauren: lauren@surfingengland.org
For all partnership/sponsorship opportunities with Surfing England, please contact CEO of Surfing England Ben at ben@surfingengland.org
