Top 5 Global Surfing Events

There are many events for surfing around the globe. Surfing is a catalyst for trips to beautiful locations, packed with waves and scenery that any surfing enthusiast would love. For the surfer who wants to join or spectate on these events, here are our top 5 international surfing events to attend:

1. Noosa Festival of Surfing

One of the world’s biggest surfboard riding events is at Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Australia. There are multiple event categories that are perfect for any kind of age group: children under 15 to seniors over 65. Whether you want to compete with the best in Australia, or sit on the shores and spectate, this week-long celebration offers an abundance of entertainment and excitement for all. It is also a hub for surfers where they can buy gear such as surfboard fins and boards.  

Noosa Festival of Surfing | Photo Credits| Pinterest.ph

2. Quiksilver Pro France

Held every year at the beginning of October, this surfing event is an annual men's surfing professional World Championship tour governed by the World Surf League (WSL). They have kept it up as a mobile event and depending on where the best waves are, the contest can move up and down the coast, visiting the waves at Hossegor, Seignosse, and even Capbreton. So, if you’re planning to attend the competition, make sure you have some sort of transport, like a scooter or a bicycle, that will allow you to switch between locations.

Etat des lieux avant le Quiksilver Pro France | Photo Credits | Surf.fr

3. Pismo Beach ISA World Para Surfing Championship

Para surfing is an adapted form of surfing that allows people with physical disabilities to ride ocean waves on a surfboard. Despite the physical challenges, participants rarely need any special augmentation to their boards or fins for their surfboards. The event takes place from the 4th to the 12th of December at Pismo Beach, California. It is also the largest international Adaptive Surfing World Championship to date, bringing together the top Para Surfers from all over the world.

Pismo Beach Isa World Para Surfing Championship | Photo Credits | Isasurf.org

This event is the culmination of the Vans Triple Crown and the last event for the World Surf League Championship Tour. Held annually at Banzai Pipeline in Oahu, Hawaii, every 8th to the 20th of December, this reef break has the most iconic and historic wave in history. The waves are known for their perfect top-to-bottom barrels and proximity to the shore, it’s perfect for those up to the challenge, so make sure your board is equipped with the best surfboard fin for stability and control if you want to take on those waves.

6 Reasons You Need to be on the Beach for the Pipe Master | Photo Credits | Mensjournal.com

5. Surf City Surf Dog Contest

This one is for dog lovers looking to compete with their best friends in the waves. Held in September at the Huntington Dog Beach, California, this annual event features a canine competition in tandem with their owners. The event is guaranteed to impress as well as entertain. Not only does this event feature the world-famous dog surfing competition, but it also has other family-friendly activities such as pet adoptions, vendor booths, and dog play zones. 

Surf City Surf Dog | Photo Credits | Newswire.com