New South Wales is one of Australia’s great surfing states, with hundreds of surf breaks and a packed calendar of competitions throughout the year.
Here’s a guide to some of the major surfing events across NSW, organised by region. Looking for a full surfing calendar? Check out the full Surfing Calendar from Surfing NSW
Far North Coast surf events
Adaptive Pro – Australian Adaptive Surfing Championships
Date: 22–29 March 2026
Location: Main Beach, Byron Bay
The Adaptive Pro celebrates adaptive surfing and showcases the incredible talent of athletes who continue to push the limits of the sport. The event draws competitors from across Australia and internationally, creating an inspiring week of competition in one of the country’s most famous surf towns.
Stay: Reflections Byron Bay | Reflections Lennox Head | Reflections Brunswick Heads
Oz Grom Open
Date: 7–12 July 2026
Location: Lennox Head
One of Australia’s biggest junior surf competitions, the Oz Grom Open brings together the nation’s best young surfers to compete across multiple age divisions. The event is known for producing future professional surfers and draws large crowds of surf fans and families each year.
Stay: Reflections Lennox Head
Coffs Coast & Mid Coast surf events
Surf Reflections Junior Series – Urunga, Bonny Hills & Tuncurry
Date: 8–10 May 2026
Location: Urunga
One of three Surf Reflections Junior Series showcasing Australia’s hottest young surf talent.
Stay: Reflections Bonny Hills | Reflections Urunga | Reflections Tuncurry
Ride the Wave Surf Pro
Date: 26–28 March 2026
Location: Port Macquarie
This charity-driven surf competition blends serious competition with community spirit, bringing surfers together for a great cause while showcasing strong Mid North Coast surf conditions.
Stay: Reflections Bonny Hills | Reflections North Haven
Hunter & Central Coast surf events
Surfest Newcastle
Date: 9–15 March 2026
Location: Merewether Beach, Newcastle
The largest surfing festival in the southern hemisphere, Surfest Newcastle, attracts more than 800 competitors from around the world and features multiple competitions across several divisions.
Mattara Longboard Classic
Date: 28 February – 1 March 2026
Location: Newcastle beaches
One of Australia’s longest-running surf events, the Mattara Longboard Classic celebrates the tradition and style of longboarding and usually takes place in the lead-up to Surfest.
2026 NSW Regional Titles
These Surfing NSW regional titles allow young surfers to qualify for state championships and represent their region, with eleven events taking place across NSW.
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From world-class competitions like Surfest to grassroots grom contests and longboard festivals, the NSW surf calendar offers something for every surf fan.
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How do entries work for junior surf comps?
Here’s how the process usually works:
1. Become a Surfing Australia member
Most sanctioned junior competitions require competitors to hold a current Surfing Australia membership. This provides insurance coverage and eligibility for ranking events.
2. Find an event
Junior competitions are listed on the Surfing NSW events calendar. Events may include regional titles, junior series events, and pathway competitions that can lead to national championships.
3. Enter online
Entries are submitted online through the event page. Surfers choose the correct age division (for example, Under-12, Under-14, Under-16 or Under-18) and pay the entry fee.
4. Entry limits and waitlists
Many competitions have limited spots per division and prioritise entries on rankings. Once a division fills, surfers may be placed on a waitlist.
5. Competition format
On the day, competitors surf in timed heats and are scored by judges. Surfers with the highest scores advance through rounds until the finals determine the winners.
6. Pathway opportunities
Results from some junior events contribute to rankings or qualification pathways for larger competitions such as state titles or the Australian Junior Surfing Titles.
For beginners, local boardrider club competitions are often the easiest way to get started before entering larger Surfing NSW events.
When is surfing competition season in NSW?
Surf competitions run throughout the year in NSW, with many major events held between late summer and spring when swell conditions are more consistent. Surfing Australia and Surfing NSW calendars include junior titles, national championships and professional tour events across the state.
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