2026 Rip Curl Grom Search
May 23 @ 7:30 am - May 24 @ 5:00 pm
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.
