The Road to the 2027 Bodysurfing World Tour Finals Begins in Capbreton The first stop of the Euro Bodysurf Tour, a qualifying event for the 2027 IBSA Bodysurfing World Tour Finals in Brazil, took place at Santocha Beach in Capbreton, France, on October 10–11, 2026. Saturday, October 10 – Opening Rounds: Open Men and Women The competition kicked off on Saturday in small, multi-peak surf conditions, with the opening rounds of the Men’s Open division. Competitors adapted well to

The countdown is on! In just over a month, the South Jetty Swells Bodysurfing Association will welcome the world bodysurfing community to Ventura, California, for the 52nd Annual Ventura Bodysurfing Classic, November 28–29, 2026, at South Jetty Beach, near the mouth of Ventura Harbor. For more than five decades, this iconic competition has brought together generations of bodysurfers to celebrate the ocean, test their skills, and strengthen the friendships and traditions that

Uhaïna-Kailani Hegoas and Niels Schorsch crowned 2026 IBSA World Champions after an unforgettable final day. After a week of world-class bodysurfing, changing ocean conditions and intense international competition, the 2026 IBSA Bodysurfing World Tour Finals reached their conclusion on Saturday, October 3, at Plage du Club in Anglet, France. The final day brought together the very best performers of the event for the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals, with powerful surf, d

Wet, wild, and absolutely worth it — Event 3 of the IBSA Bodysurfing World Tour Qualifying Series hit the Gold Coast this September, and the ocean did not hold back. Twenty-four competitors paddled out into solid 4–5 foot waves for a proper wet-and-woolly Sunday, and what they served up was some of the sharpest, most technical bodysurfing of the season so far. Open Women: Bridget Kruger Rides to Her First Title With so many first-timers in the final, this one was never going

Mexican bodysurfer Juan de Dios Ruiz claimed victory at the 2026 Zicatela Open, held on August 29–30 at Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, following a competitive international event featuring athletes from several countries. Organised by the local bodysurfing community, the event brought competitors together at one of Mexico’s most iconic wave-riding destinations and delivered a series of closely contested heats before an international four-man final. Ruiz established himself as one

The Chubascos Bodysurfing Association hosted the 18th Annual Chubasco’s Bodysurfing & Handboarding Championships on August 8–9, 2026. Competitors gathered at the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier for two action-packed days of wave-riding across 12 distinct divisions. Clean morning conditions with steady summer swells offering consistent 2–4 foot peeling shoulders, providing an ideal canvas for high-scoring technical maneuvers and classic wave-riding styles. IBSA Men's O

The Festival of Froth, held at Avalon Beach, Sydney, on 24 July 2026, hosted the second Australian IBSA Qualifying Series event on the road to the 2027 IBSA Bodysurfing World Tour Finals. Following the opening Australian qualifier in Coolum in April, the Avalon event provided another important opportunity for Australian bodysurfers to earn ranking points towards the selection of the 8 athletes who will represent Australia at the 2027 Finals. The Men’s competition delivered st

Excitement levels were building as the Coolum Wedge Festival’s first QS of the season approached. The chat groups in the days’ prior were full of stoke and bold claims of rides to be had and manoeuvres to be pulled off. The first contest day arrived, and a beautiful Sunshine Coast Auttumn day dawned. The competitors released some of that nervous energy by pitching in to set up the festival site. It’s Wedge Time! A glassy swell allowed competitors to show what they had been wo

Elite bodysurfers from across North America gathered on April 10 at the renowned Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point for the 2026 Salt Creek Bodysurfing Contest. Organized by USA Bodysurfing, this competition serves as the premier opening stop of the IBSA 2026 Bodysurfing World Tour Qualifying Series (BWT QS) for the North America region. This year’s contest holds special significance as it is designated as the Mark Drewelow Remembrance Event, honoring the late, legendary Dana Poi

What a show at Te Ava Rahi! The IBSA Bodysurfing World Tour Qualification Series (BWT QS) stop at Vairao delivered an electrifying display of world-class bodysurfing in one of the most breathtaking arenas on the planet. Under bright tropical skies and in powerful, hollow waves, the world’s best bodysurfers lit up the reef with commitment, creativity, and pure stoke. This was more than a competition, it was a celebration of the soul of bodysurfing. Powerful Waves, Pure Commitm

Darren Verrenkamp and the Australian Team, Driving the Future of Bodysurfing As the 2025 IBSA Finals draw to a close, the spotlight naturally shines on the world champions. But behind every great final lies an organising team whose dedication, vision, and commitment make excellence possible. This year in Australia, that team was led by Darren Verrenkamp, supported by a passionate and highly organised crew — and from the athletes’ perspective, their impact was impossible to mi

As the 2025 season draws to a close and the countdown to 2026 begins, International Bodysurfing Association reflects on a year defined by perseverance, global competition, and unforgettable performances. Among the season’s defining highlights was the Open Men victory of Chris Anderson, crowned World Champion on home soil at the 2025 Bodysurfing World Tour Finals in Australia. Congratulations Chris Anderson on winning the 2025 IBSA Finals – Open Men Division! Held at Point Car

As the countdown to the 2026 season begins, International Bodysurfing Association looks back on a defining year for the Bodysurfing World Tour. The 2025 season delivered world-class performances, emotional stories, and unforgettable moments — none more powerful than the crowning of De’Lori Gomes as World Champion in Australia. Congratulations De’Lori Gomes on winning the World Championships in Australia!! Cheeehooo!!! The 2025 IBSA World Tour Finals, held at the demanding and

The 51st Annual Ventura Bodysurfing Classic delivered a spectacular day of high performance bodysurfing as a solid combo swell and clean morning conditions set the stage for world-class competition at the South Jetty in Ventura, California. Waves in the 3–6 foot range provided both beauty and challenge throughout this important stop on the North America Region Qualifying Series —the final opportunity for many competitors to secure crucial points toward qualifying for the 2026

The year for the Australasian region finished where it all began in spectacular fashion – the site of the IBSA World Tour Finals that everyone is still talking about – Cartys. The Search mobile formula has proved a winner with competitors and the crew couldn’t believe their luck when again the conditions lined up for Cartys to fire – the first time in three months. Excitement was palpable through all the chat groups the night before. This was the site that greeted the competi

The black-sand beach of Papara welcomed a landmark event on Saturday as Tahiti hosted the first-ever Faahee Tino Contest, an international bodysurfing competition officially integrated into the Bodysurfing World Tour. The event served as a qualifier for the 2026 World Tour Finals, scheduled to take place in France in September next year. Despite a week filled with weather uncertainties, Tahiti offered competitors a perfect one-day window of clean, beautiful waves at Taharuu.

Lehoux and Hegoas dominate in Mehdia’s powerful surf as Moroccan athletes inspire the next generation. Paul Grieumard and Alyssa Sauvy crowned 2025 Euro Bodysurf Tour Champions. The second stage of the 2025 Euro Bodysurf Tour unfolded on Saturday, November 8, at the iconic beach of Mehdia, in solid 2-meter surf with 11-second periods. The swell rose throughout the day, offering the kind of raw, powerful conditions that make Mehdia one of North Africa’s premier bodysurfing des

Realização: Kpaloa, ABSP (Associação Brasileira de Surf de Peito), ACSP (Associação Carioca de Surf de Peito), Conexão Bodysurf, Recantinho, Família Bodysurf São Conrad. Realizado na praia de São Conrado (Posto 13 no sábado e canto direito no domingo). Estado: Rio de Janeiro Cidade: Rio de Janeiro Nos dias 08 e 09/11/2025 (Sábado e Domingo) entre as 8:00 horas e 17:00 horas. No sábado tivemos perto de cancelar o evento devido à um ciclone, mas por volta das 8 horas o vento co

The 2025 European Bodysurf Tour opened on October 3–4 on the beaches of Anglet, bringing together athletes from seven nations. Each competitor shared the same goal: earning points toward qualification for the 2026 World Final, which will be held on the French coast. Despite a challenging forecast and an incoming storm, the event was successfully completed thanks to the commitment of organizers, judges, and volunteers. On Friday, the competition director launched the Open divi

The shores of Del Mar, California once again played host to the highly anticipated Del Mar Bodysurf Festival on October 12, 2025, drawing world-class bodysurfers, fans, and ocean enthusiasts from across the nation. This year's festival, held under glorious California sunshine and consistent, rideable 4-foot swells, proved to be another resounding success, celebrating the raw athleticism and camaraderie unique to the bodysurfing community. The contest at Powerhouse Park in Del