Surfing England

BACK UP - 2024 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships - All remaining divisions
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-19
Back up date – Watergate Bay, Cornwall

2024 Rip Curl Grom Search
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-16
The highly esteemed Rip Curl Grom Search will take place 15th – 16th June at Fistral Beach, Newquay.
We cannot wait to welcome Grom’s from all across the UK to battle it out for those top spots to gain places to a European Final.
Divisions will be U12, U14 and U16.
Information live now. View here.

BACK UP - 2024 Rip Curl Grom Search
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-23
Back up date for the 2024 Rip Curl Grom Search – Fistral Beach, Newquay.

2024 English Para Surfing Open
2024-07-04 12:00 - 2024-07-05 16:00 (Europe/London)
Save the date! We are heading to The Wave in Bristol, on the Thursday 4th – Friday 5th July, for the 2024 Muscle Food English Para Surfing Open.

Surfing England and the BLU presents: The Stables English National Longboard Championships
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29
Surfing England is thrilled to announce that we will be concluding our 2024 English National Championships with the highly anticipated:
The Stables English National Longboard Championships, partnered with the BLU.
For surfers aspiring to compete for Team England, the results of the National surfing Championship divisions may be used towards selections for future competitions.
With such incredible longboard surfing talent in England, we know this event will be the biggest yet! The amount of established champions and emerging Longboard talent in England is unfathomable; we look forward to providing the contest platform for our incredible athletes, partnered up with the British Longboard Union!
Mark your calendars for The Stables English National Longboard Surfing Championships. Taking place on the 28th and 29th of September (backup dates 26th – 27th October) at Fistral Beach, Newquay.
Keep an eye on the events page of our website for more information on registration COMING SOON.

Korev Lager Winter of Waves
2024-11-29 17:00 - 2025-01-24 17:00
Surfing England and Korev Lager, the official beer of surfers and coastal adventurers, presents the Korev Winter of Waves.
This virtual event will be open to surfers aged 18 and over from England with prizes for Men’s and Women’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The winners (1st place) will come away with a huge £1000 cash prize, plus Korev swag for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!

The Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships - OPEN, U18, U16 SHORTBOARD
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-05
What: Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships
When: Now running on the backup dates of Saturday 3rd > Monday 5th May.
Where: Fistral Beach, Cornwall
Divisions: Shortboard only – Men’s/Women’s Opens, U18 Boys/Girls, U16 Boys/Girls
Building on the success of last year’s expanded 3-day Priority championships, this year’s U16, U18, and Open contest will again follow this format.
Further Info
Read our postponement announcement post here: HERE

Junior Surf Series Croyde
2025-05-15 08:00 - 17:00
Junior Surf Series Croyde 27th September backup 28th September

The Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships - U12, U14 Boys & Girls SHORTBOARD/ OPEN MEN & WOMEN, U18 BOYS & GIRLS LONGBOARD
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18
What: Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships
When: Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th May, with a backup date of Saturday 24th – 25th May.
Where: Watergate Bay, Cornwall
Divisions:
Shortboard – U14 Boys/Girls, U12 Boys/Girls
Longboard – Open Mens/Womens, U18 Boys/Girls

We’re thrilled to announce the dates for the 2025 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships!
Excitingly, for the first time in the event’s history, the U12 and U14 shortboarders will compete under Priority rules.
Registration Info
Competition entry will open approximately 6 weeks ahead of the event and all Surfing England member’s will be reminded on email. We expect both events to be in high demand so there will be event formats released ahead of entry opening, with policy information on the process we will take if oversubscribed.
More info on Registration to follow soon.
To read our date announcement post click HERE

Junior Surf Series South Shields
2025-05-31 08:00 - 2025-06-01 17:00
Junior Surf Series South shields 31st May 2025 Back up 1st June 2025

2025 Rip Curl Grom Search
2025-06-07 07:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00
The Rip Curl Grom Search is back for 2025!

We are stoked to bring the UK’s best young surfers to Croyde Beach, North Devon, on June 7-8 (backup 14-15 June) for the ultimate showdown!

This elite shortboard comp gives U12, U14 & U16 groms a shot at the title, with live scoring & Priority Judging making its debut!

Registration opens April 21st at 19:00 via Liveheats

Read the full Event Format prior to entering: HERE

Massive thanks to Rip Curl for making the #gromsearch happen & to Parkdean Resorts for hosting!

Junior Surf Series Bude
2025-06-28 08:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00
Junior Surf Series Bude 28th June 2025 backup 29th June 2025

The English Para Surfing Open
2025-07-02 - 2025-07-03
What: The English Para Surfing Open
When: Tuesday 2nd > Wednesday 3rd July
Where: The Wave, Bristol
Registration Info
Competition entry will open approximately 6 weeks ahead of the event and all Surfing England member’s will be reminded on email. We expect both events to be in high demand so there will be event formats released ahead of entry opening, with policy information on the process we will take if oversubscribed.
More info on registration to follow shortly.
Read our date announcement post here: HERE

Para Surfing Roadshow - South Shields
2025-07-24 09:30 - 17:00
For people with physical disabilities to try surfing for £10.
Run by Surfing England, and hosted by South Shield Surf CIC.
Find out more and to book here: https://www.surfingengland.org/2025-para-surfing-roadshow/

Visually Impaired Surfer taster session - Croyde
2025-08-15 09:30 - 17:00
For people with visual impairments or blind to try surfing free of charge. Funded by The Primary Club.
Ran by Surfing England, and hosted by Surf South West and The Wave Project, our first Adaptive Surfing Hub.
More info and how to book here: https://www.surfingengland.org/2025-vi-surfing-sessions/

Para Surfing Roadshow - Croyde
2025-08-16 09:30 - 17:00
For people with physical disabilities to try surfing for £10.
Run by Surfing England, and hosted by Surf South West and The Wave Project, Croyde – the home of our first Adaptive Surfing Hub.
Find out more and to book here: https://www.surfingengland.org/2025-para-surfing-roadshow/

2025 English Interclub Surfing Championships
2025-09-06 08:00 - 2025-09-07 17:00
The countdown is on for the 2025 English Interclub Surfing Championships, bringing England’s top surf clubs together for one of the most anticipated events on the national surfing calendar. Mark your diaries for 6th –7th September (with backup dates of 20th – 21st September) as the competition hits the waves at the stunning Porthtowan Beach, Cornwall.
This year’s showdown promises serious surf, team spirit, and high-stakes action. Clubs from across the country will battle it out for bragging rights and championship glory in the Open, Women’s, and Junior divisions. With every wave ridden, surfers will earn crucial points toward their team’s overall score—determining who will claim the coveted title of 2025 English Interclub Champions.
READ FULL EVENT INFO HERE

Junior Surf Series Newquay
2025-09-13 08:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00
Junior surf Series Newquay 13th of September Backup 14th of September

2025 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships
2025-10-03 08:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00
We’re stoked to bring you the rescheduled Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships after the original dates had to be called off due to poor surf conditions. We’re excited to have secured new dates despite a packed contest calendar, ensuring this major event still gets its moment in the spotlight.
📅 New Dates: Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th October 2025
🔁 Backup Dates: Saturday 25th – Monday 27th October 2025
📍 Location: Fistral Beach, Newquay
READ FULL EVENT INFO HERE

Junior Surf Series Bantham Boardriders
2025-10-11 08:00 - 2025-10-12 17:00
Junior Surf Series Bantham Boardriders 11th October Back up 12th October

Junior Surf Series Final - Location TBC
2025-10-28 08:00 - 17:00
The Junior Surf Series is a nationwide competition pathway designed for young surfers to showcase their talent, gain contest experience, and progress through the ranks of English surfing. Bringing together the best up-and-coming surfers from across England, the series provides a supportive and competitive environment that helps nurture the next generation of surfing talen
Winners of each stop in the divisions of Under 14 Girls/Boys and Under 12 Girls/Boys will battle it out for the title of 2025 Junior Surf Series Champion in the highly anticipated final.

Junior Surf Series - Stop 1
2026-03-14 08:00 - 17:00
Hosted by Bude Waveriders
Main Date Saturday 14th March
Backup Date Sunday 15th March
All info HERE

2026 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships
2026-04-10 07:00 - 2026-04-12 18:00
Divisions:
OPEN/WOMEN,
U18 BOYS/GIRLS,
U16 BOYS/GIRLS.
Backup Dates:
Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April

U18 and U16 Shortboard - 2026 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships
2026-04-25 07:30 - 17:00
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.
Full event info HERE

Junior Surf Series Stop 2
2026-05-09
Junior Surf Series Stop 2 – Hosted by South Shields Boardriders
Main date Saturday 9th May
Backup Sunday 10th May
All info HERE

2026 Rip Curl Grom Search
2026-05-23 07:30 - 2026-05-24 17:00
Surfing England is excited to spotlight the UK’s next generation of surf stars as it hosts the UK stop of the 2026 Rip Curl Grom Search. This global series features multiple qualifying events around the world and is designed to develop the most promising young surfers, offering a clear pathway from national competitions through to international finals—where the top talent competes head-to-head.
The UK event acts as a qualifying stop, where winners in each division earn an invitation to compete at the European Finals, with the opportunity to progress even further and secure a place at the Rip Curl Grom Search World Finals, competing against the best young surfers from around the world.
The competition will run at Fistral Beach, Newquay, on 23rd–24th May, with reserve dates scheduled for 30th – 31st May if required.
Elite shortboard surfers in the Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 divisions will have the opportunity to battle it out for the coveted Rip Curl Grom Search title. This year’s event will once again feature Priority Judging, pushing competitors to demonstrate not only technical ability, but strong tactical awareness in the water.
The contest will be a two-day, single-peak format with live scoring throughout.

Surfing England Pro Junior Presented by Kukuna
2026-05-26 07:30 - 17:30
Shortboard
Under 21 Girls & Boys – Surfers must be at least 15 years old* and under 21 years old, as of the 31st of December 2026.
*Team England retain one male and one female wildcard entry for exceptional u15 talent
Main dates: Tuesday 26th May
Backup dates: Wednesday 27th May
Preferred location: Watergate Bay, Newquay, Cornwall
Competition Format: This event is scheduled as a 1-day single peak surfing competition with live scoring. We aim to run priority judging.
Registration opens Monday 20th April @ 19:00 via Liveheats.

2026 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships U16 and U18s
2026-06-13 08:00 - 17:00
We have secured a new date for the event, and we thank Fistral Beach and Caravan and Motorhome Club for supporting us.
Main Event Date: Saturday 13th June
Backup Date: Sunday 14th June
Full event info can be found HERE

Junior Surf Series Stop 3
2026-06-27
Junior Surf Series Stop 3 – Hosted by Croyde surf club
Main date 27th June
Back up date 28th June
All info HERE

2026 English Para Surfing Open
2026-07-11 07:00 - 18:00
We are pleased to announce that the 2026 English Para Surfing Open will aim to run on Saturday 11th July, 2026.
The goal of this event is to create an inclusive and exciting space for the Para Surfing Community to connect, enjoy the waves, and engage in friendly competition.
Event Title: 2026 English Para Surfing Open
Main date: Saturday 11th July
Backup Date: Sunday 12th July
Location: Fistral Beach, Newquay, TR7 1HY.
