41st Annual Oceanside Longboard Surf Contest & Beach Festival Returns August 7
Fans of sun, sand, and surf, get ready. The 41st annual Oceanside Longboard Surf Contest is returning to North San Diego County in August.
Scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, the event is hosted by the Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club (OLSC), a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving both coastal environments and San Diego’s surfing heritage. It will take place at the iconic Oceanside Pier.
The beloved annual tradition brings together top-tier longboarders from across the U.S., as well as local families and San Diego beachgoers for three days of high-caliber surfing on some of the best beaches in the country.
For 2026, key highlights in the Longboard Surf Contest include:
- King & Queen of the Pier: This Pro/Am Invitational kicks off the contest on Friday and sees world-class longboard surfers go head-to-head. Prizes include both handcrafted trophies and a $5,000 cash prize in each division.
- Coalition of Surfing Clubs Competition: On Saturday and Sunday, surfers from across the world will hit the waves in Oceanside to represent their clubs in this fierce and friendly competition.
- Beach Festival & Live Music: The adjacent Oceanside Pier bandshell will feature live music performances, vendors selling unique hand-crafted gear, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment.
- Custom Surfboard Raffle: Attendees will also get the opportunity to win a custom, hand-shaped Annihilator Surfboard by Michael Takayama, with proceeds supporting OLSC.
Interested surfers can sign up or learn more on the surf club’s website. For spectators, admission is completely free.
Want to sharpen your surfing skills by the time the Longboard Surf Contest rolls around? Check out our guide to the best surf lessons in San Diego.
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Mike Peterson is a writer, editor, and strategist based in San Diego. When he’s not writing and editing the La Jolla news, you can often find him practicing yoga, rock climbing, or exploring the outdoors with his wife and dog.
