2025 Surf Event Guide

Get ready for a year packed with surf culture, community, and coastal fun. From launch parties and yoga weekends to world-class surf comps and summer adventures, here are some of the top surf events to catch in and around the South Coast this year.

Key Dates and Events

4-6 July / 5-7 Sept - Surf and Yoga Weekends
Newquay, Cornwall
Run by Surf Sistas, these relaxed, women-only weekends mix expert surf coaching with yoga, coast walks, and chill time.
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21–22 June - Saunton Longboard Classic
Saunton Sands Beach, North Devon
Hosted by the British Longboard Union (BLU), this classic longboarding comp welcomes a wide range of divisions including Men's Open, Women's Open, U18, U16, Masters, Grandmasters, Cadets, and Women's Over 35s. A showcase of smooth style and community spirit on one of Devon’s most iconic beaches.
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21 June – Zedthunk Day-to-Night Launch Party
House of Glass / Concept Store & Café, Newquay, Cornwall
A full-day celebration as Zedsleds and Kernthunk drop their latest threads. Kick things off from 12-4pm at the new House of Glass 2.0 / Concept Store (formerly Roasting Room Coffee) with fresh gear, good tunes, and Magic Wall Records spinning vinyl. Don’t miss the raffle to win the one-of-a-kind custom ZEDTHUNK surfboard the DOOMBLADE! Then roll into the evening session from 7pm with cold beers, Jack Gregorious and friends on the decks, and good vibes till late. Free entry.
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26 June – Let Me Live - Film Screening
St Ives Brewery Taproom, Hayle, Cornwall
Join YETI and Down The Line Surf for a special screening of Let Me Live, a new film by award-winning director Keith Malloy. The documentary follows Cornish charger Tom Lowe on his inspiring journey to becoming one of the world’s most respected big wave surfers. Doors open at 5pm, film starts at 7.30pm. Free entry, free YETI drink-ware, and incredible Indian food served up by Ruby June’s.
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28–29 June – Single Fin Shootout Social
Little Fistral, Newquay, Cornwall
An annual celebration of vintage surf style and single fin heritage. This laid-back comp and social weekend brings the surf community together with classic boards, mellow waves, beers, merch, and good vibes.
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28-29 June - Junior Surf Series
Summerleaze Beach, Bude, Cornwall
A fun and friendly grassroots surf comp for young surfers aged 8-18, hosted by Surfing England. A great chance for groms to build confidence, compete, and connect with the surf community.
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19 July - World Ocean Series (SLSGB)
Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall
An elite surf life saving event and part of the global Shaw and Partners WOS 5,000. Live-streamed globally.
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21 July - Junior Surf Series: Newquay
Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall
Part of Surfing England’s fun-focused grassroots tour for young surfers aged 8-18. A supportive comp environment to help groms progress their surf skills and enjoy time in the lineup.
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6-10 August - Boardmasters Festival
Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay, Newquay, Cornwall
The UK's biggest surf festival with live comps, surf village, workshops, and massive music headliners.
Expect music, mayhem, and epic waves.
Boardmasters 2025

12–14 September - UK Surf & Skate Expo
Newquay, Cornwall
A HUGE three-day celebration of surf, skate, and coastal creativity across beach, skatepark, and expo village.
uksurfskateexpo.com

21 September - The English Para Surfing Open
The Wave, Bristol
An inclusive and inspiring event showcasing the UK’s top adaptive surfers, with divisions for various classifications. Hosted by Surfing England, this comp highlights the power of surf therapy and accessibility in wave sports.
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SURF! Exhibition - National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Discovery Quay, Falmouth
28 Mar 2025 - Jan 2027
An immersive journey through 100 years of Cornish surf culture, featuring historic boards, iconic artwork, and stories from the front lines of surf activism. A must-see for surf fans and coastal creatives alike.
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