Find upcoming surf contests, boardriders events, adaptive surf days, surf films, photography and art, beach cleanups and other surf-culture happenings across Florida’s First Coast, from Amelia Island to Flagler Beach. Select regional events beyond Flagler are included when First Coast surfers, clubs or organizations are directly involved.
Updated regularly with event dates, locations, official sources and add-to-calendar links for First Coast surfers.
A curated look at standout contests, community events and surf-culture happenings across the First Coast.
The 24th annual running of one of Florida’s longest-standing surf traditions — a three-day community gathering south of the Flagler Beach pier, with youth through pro divisions and proceeds supporting scholarships, local food banks and the Marfan Foundation.
WSL pro surf competition, beach sports, free concerts, festival village, panels, fitness classes and surf culture.
Friday–Sunday, October 23–25 · south of the Flagler Beach pier · 24th annual memorial contest and one of Florida’s longest-standing surf traditions, drawing multiple generations of the Flagler surf community for three days of competition · youth through pro divisions · proceeds support scholarships, local food banks and the Marfan Foundation · registration open via the official site
Sunday, November 1 · Jacksonville Beach Pier · Eastern Surfing Association district surfing competition · confirmed on the ESA schedule
Saturday–Sunday, November 7–8 · Jacksonville Beach Pier · WSL pro surf competition, beach sports, free concerts, festival village, panels, fitness classes, art, food and bars
Saturday, November 14 · Flagler Beach Pier · Eastern Surfing Association St. Augustine district surfing competition · scheduled
Saturday, November 21 · Jacksonville Beach Pier · Jax Board Riders host the home stop of the 2026–27 Florida Cup club series presented by Sierra Nevada
Florida Board Riders ↗Jax Board Riders ↗St. Augustine Board Riders ↗Ponte Vedra Board Riders ↗Flagler Board Riders ↗GoogleApple
Friday–Saturday, December 4–5 · two-day youth surf and skate festival · Friday: free Skate Jam, 4:00–7:00 PM, Robert-Laryn Skate Park at Treaty Park, 1595 Wildwood Drive, St. Augustine · Saturday: surf contest, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Jacksonville Beach Pier · divisions: 8 & under, Girls and Boys 9–11, Girls and Boys 12–14, Junior Girls and Boys 15–17, and the Sandy Forsyth Longboard · surf-contest entry $50
Sunday, December 6 · Jacksonville Beach Pier · Eastern Surfing Association district surfing competition · listed as a backup date, so confirm with the ESA before you go
Saturday, March 20, 2027 · venue TBA · season championship of the 2026–27 Florida Cup presented by Sierra Nevada
Florida Board Riders ↗Jax Board Riders ↗St. Augustine Board Riders ↗Ponte Vedra Board Riders ↗Flagler Board Riders ↗GoogleApple
Contest schedules may shift with surf conditions. Check the official event link for final heat times and updates. Select regional events are included when First Coast surfers or clubs are directly involved.
November, date not finalized · Jacksonville Beach · Sisters of the Sea community meetup for women who surf · check Sisters of the Sea for the date
Sunday, December 6 · Jacksonville Beach area · indoor location to be announced · Sisters of the Sea meetup and food drive
No surf films, art or culture events are confirmed on the First Coast right now. New listings are added here as they are confirmed.
Surf films, photography, art, board swaps, talks and cultural events connected to the First Coast surf community.
No beach cleanups are confirmed on the First Coast right now. New listings are added here as they are confirmed.
Covered by First Coast Lineup on the south side of the Jacksonville Beach Pier on October 3, as one of the First Coast’s longest-running contests returned with the 13th King of the Hill — Benji Lange, Lanea Mons and Saxon Wilson took the pro titles. Photo essay in the works — full results below.
Covered by First Coast Lineup at the Jacksonville Beach Pier on August 29, as the second annual fundraiser run by the four Thompson brothers with Sunrise Surf Shop returned in support of the Live for Today Foundation. Photo essay in the works — full results below.
See the Results ↗Thompson Surf School ↗Sunrise Surf Shop ↗Live for Today Foundation ↗
Covered by First Coast Lineup at the Jacksonville Beach Pier as the ESA North Florida district opened its season on August 9. Photo essay in the works — full results below.
Division-by-division placings for First Coast surfers — the WaveMasters Pro/Am, Gabe Kling’s Grom Comp, the Loggerhead Classic, the Coastal Edge ECSC and Virginia Beach Pro, the Thompson Brothers Classic, Super Girl Oceanside, the Florida Cup and ESA district contests — have moved to a dedicated results page.
Updated October 24, 2026. New events are added as they are confirmed. Dates and schedules may change with surf conditions; use the official event link for the latest details.