U16s and U18s: 2026 English National Surfing Championships return to Fistral Beach

We are stoked to announce our return to Fistral Beach for the U16s an U18s English National titles on the Saturday 25th April. We return to the beach with our Headline partners Caravan and Motorhome Club. It’s going to be epic!

Last Friday, the crowd at Fistral Beach witnessed a spectacular showcase of elite surfing, in phenomenal conditions. And the crowning of Fynn Gillespie, Open (Men’s) and Belle Betteridge, Women’s shortboard titles (full press release HERE). Due to a huge front hitting, we could not continue with the U16s and U18s as originally planned.

We are now excited to confirm that these divisions will be completed as a one-day event, scheduled for:

📅 Date: Saturday 25th April
🔁 Backup Date: Sunday 26th April
📍 Location: Fistral Beach, Newquay

ENTRY WILL RE-OPEN

Great news – there are still spaces available to compete! Entries for the U18 and U16 Shortboard divisions will reopen on Monday 13th April at 19:00 via LiveHeats and will close on Sunday 19th April at 23:55.

All surfers who had previously registered and been confirmed into the U18 and U16 divisions will retain their place and do not need to re-register.

With Team England selections at stake, priority judging, and live scoring, this event delivers high-performance surfing from the opening heat to the finals, making it a must-watch for competition lovers and surfers alike.

Make sure you read the full event format and terms HERE before signing up.

ENTRY INFO:

  • Registration reopens Monday 13th April at 19:00pm – Entry Opens via LIVEHEATS
  • Entry Fee: £40 for U16 & U18
  • Team England athletes will be given priority entry and semi-finalists/finalists of the 2025 Nationals should divisions be over subscribed.

BECOME A 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

This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our headline event sponsor Caravan and Motorhome Club. As well as our fantastic partners  dryrobe,  Kukuna, The Wave, Moulded Earplugs, Radical Wax, Surfline and Wavelength.

A special thanks to Fistral Beach  for allowing us to host the Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships for another year at their incredible surf venue.

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

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