English National Surfing Championships

English National Surfing Championships

Our most prestigious event with a high level of surfing, fierce competition for English Champion titles. This contest runs divisions from U12’s to Kahunas (45+), in male and female categories. The event showcases England’s top shortboarders and long boarders, Bodyboarders and SUP surfers. Results from this event are taken into account for Team England squad selections.

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2026 Key Contest Information

SHORTBOARD OPEN, U18 & U16

COMPLETE – See Winners crowned below

SHORTBOARD U12 & U14

New for the 2026 season, entry into the English National Surfing Championships for the Under 12 and Under 14 divisions will operate under a qualification through the Junior Surf Series and wildcard-only entry system. This marks the introduction of a new national pathway designed to ensure that championship entry reflects high performance standards and competitive readiness.

Wildcard and Qualification policy, and application form can be found HERE.

For more information on the Junior Surf Series Click HERE.

2026 contest to take place: Thursday 29th October at The Wave, Bristol. Read more HERE

First Seven athletes qualify through the JSS South Shields

Bude JSS a success and 8 more athletes qualify for the 2026 English Nationals

More Event information coming soon.

Winners are Crowned – Check out our latest National Championships:

2026 U18 & U16 Shortboard Champions take their titles

2026 Open Shortboard National Champions crowned

2025 Shortboard Open, U18 & U16 champions emerge

2024 English Longboard National Championships

2024 English National Championships Part 2 – Junior shortboard and SUP

2024 English National Championships – Shortboard