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San Clemente Ocean Festival

Sat July 18 - Sun July 19, 2026
San Clemente, CA 92672 US Directions

International Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday

International Lifeguard Competition

*Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all International Lifeguard Competition events on Saturday July 19 and includes SCOF tee.

*Points and premiums (SCOF beach towels) awarded in each race. Prize money $ to top (5) five individual scorers men & women.

*Open divisions only. Rules and courses posted at event site. Lifeguard specs. on race craft.

8:45am Surf Race
930am Surf Rescue Relay (2 person, rescue swimmer uses fins)
10:15am Surf Ski Race (USLA Lifeguard spec.)
10:45am NDA Dory Race #1 (three laps)
11:30am International Ironman (surf ski, paddleboard, swim)
12:30pm Paddleboard Rescue Race (2 person, 10'6" paddleboards only)
1:30pm NDA Dory Race #2 (three laps)
2:30pm Paddleboard Sprint Race (10'6" paddleboards only)
3:30pm Land Line Rescue Race (4 person team)



Event Date:
Saturday July 18, 2026
Start Time:
8:00am PDT
End Time:
5:00pm PDT
Registration:
Registration Opens March 21, 2026 at 12:01am PDT
Price:
$75.20 incl. $5.20 Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $85.80 after July 17, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

Jr. Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday

Jr. Lifeguard Competition

*Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all Junior Lifeguard Competition events on Saturday July 19 and includes SCOF tee.

*Boys & girls: ages (12 & under) & (13-17)

*Points awarded in each race. Special SCOF trophy to individual scorers boys & girls (12& under) & (13-17).

*Special SCOF medals to 1st-3rd in each event.

*10'6" & under paddleboards only - Race board are not provided by event or SC Marine Safety - bring your raceboard.

Events

7:45am Beach Flags
8:45am Surf Race (approx. 250 yards)
12:00pm Run-Swim-Run (100 yards run, 200 yards swim, 100 yards run)
2:30pm Paddleboard Race (approx. 400 yards, 10'6" paddleboards & under)

Event Date:
Saturday July 18, 2026
Start Time:
7:45am PDT
End Time:
5:00pm PDT
Registration:
Registration Opens March 21, 2026 at 12:01am PDT
Price:
$38.10 incl. $3.10 Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $48.70 after July 17, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

Dolphin Dash - Saturday

Dolphin Dash

Open to boys & girls 12 & under.

9:00am 1/2 mile (ages 4-6)
9:20am 3/4 mile (ages 7-9)
9:40am One mile (ages 10-12)

Special SCOF medals to all participants
Event Date:
Saturday July 18, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am PDT
End Time:
12:00pm PDT
Registration Limit:
175 spots left.
Registration:
Registration Opens March 21, 2026 at 12:01am PDT
Price:
$32.80 incl. $2.80 Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $38.10 after July 17, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

Beach Events - 5K Beach Run, Biathlon, One Mile Ocean Swim, Run-Swim-Run, Paddle Events, Splash & Dash Relay - (All Events) - Sunday

Ocean Swims, Paddling, Runs - Beach Events

*Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all Ocean Swims, Paddling and Run events on Sunday July 20 and includes SCOF tee.

*SCOF medals awarded to top three (3) finishers in each age-group and craft category (paddling events).

8:00am 5K Beach Run
9:00am Biathlon (1k swim, 5k run)
9:15am Open Ocean Paddle (approx. 5.5 miles - SUP, prone, surf ski)
11:30am One Mile Ocean Swim
2:15pm Run-Swim-Run (approx. 200 yard run, 300 yard swim, 200 yard run)
3:00pm SUP Surf Sprint (approx. 800 yards - 14' & under)
3:30pm Splash & Dash Relay (2 person - runner 100 yards, swimmer 200 yards)



Event Date:
Sunday July 19, 2026
Start Time:
7:00am PDT
End Time:
5:00pm PDT
Registration:
Registration Opens March 21, 2026 at 12:01am PDT
Price:
$64.60 incl. $4.60 Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $75.20 after July 18, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

5K Beach Run - Sunday

5K Beach Run

*Course is run on sand along waters edge.

*Race start: 8:00am

*Special SCOF medals 1st-3rd in each age-group division
Event Date:
Sunday July 19, 2026
Start Time:
8:00am PDT
End Time:
5:00pm PDT
Registration:
Registration Opens March 21, 2026 at 12:01am PDT
Price:
$43.40 incl. $3.40 Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $54.00 after July 18, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

One Mile Ocean Swim - Sunday

One Mile Ocean Swim

*Course is through the surfline with multiple laps around the buoys. Finish on sand.

*Race start: 11:30am

*Special SCOF medals 1st-3rd in each age-group division
Event Date:
Sunday July 19, 2026
Start Time:
11:00am PDT
End Time:
5:00pm PDT
Registration:
Registration Opens May 14, 2026 at 2:04pm PDT
Price:
$43.40 incl. $3.40 Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $54.00 after July 18, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

Grom's Rule Surf Contest - Sunday

Sunday July 20: Grom's Rule Surf Contest

*Age divisions:
- Boys (10 & under) and Girls (10 & under)
- Boys & Girls combined (11-14)

Special SCOF medals awarded 1st - 6th in each Grom's Rule Surf Contest division.

Event Date:
Sunday July 19, 2026
Start Time:
6:30am PDT
End Time:
5:00pm PDT
Registration:
Registration Opens March 21, 2026 at 12:01am PDT
Price:
$75.20 incl. $5.20 Fee
Registration:
Registration ends July 19, 2026 at 2:59pm PDT

Paddle Events - Open Ocean Paddle (SUP, Prone, Kayak), SUP Surf Sprint (Includes All Beach Events) - Sunday

*Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all Ocean Swims, Paddling and Run events on Sunday July 20 and includes SCOF tee.

*SCOF medals awarded to top three (3) finishers in each age-group and craft category (paddling events).

8:00am 5K Beach Run
9:00am Open Ocean Paddle (approx. 5.5 miles - SUP, prone, surf ski)
9:15am Biathlon (1k swim, 5k run)
11:30am One Mile Ocean Swim
2:15pm Run-Swim-Run (approx. 200 yard run, 300 yard swim, 200 yard run)
3:00pm SUP Surf Sprint (approx. 800 yards - 14' & under)
3:30pm Splash & Dash Relay (2 person - runner 100 yards, swimmer 200 yards)


Open Ocean Paddle Board Categories
SUP - Surfboard, 12'6", 14'
Prone - 12' stock, 14'
Surf Ski - Lifeguard spec.
Event Date:
Sunday July 19, 2026
Start Time:
8:00am PDT
End Time:
5:00pm PDT
Registration:
Registration Opens March 21, 2026 at 12:01am PDT
Price:
$64.60 incl. $4.60 Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $75.20 after July 18, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

Grom's Rule Surf Contest - 7 & under "Push-in Division" - Sunday

Saturday July 19: Grom's Rule "Push-in" Surf Contest

*Age divisions: boys & girls combined (7 & under)

*Parent can "push" entrant surfer into waves

Special SCOF Medals to top six finishers.
Open to ages 7 and under.
Event Date:
Sunday July 19, 2026
Start Time:
1:00pm PDT
End Time:
3:00pm PDT
Registration Limit:
12 spots left.
Registration:
Registration Opens March 21, 2026 at 12:01am PDT
Price:
$64.60 incl. $4.60 Fee
Registration:
Registration ends July 14, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Classic

Event Date:
Saturday July 18, 2026
Start Time:
6:30am PDT
End Time:
3:00pm PDT
Price:
$54.00 incl. $4.00 Fee
Registration:
Registration ends July 16, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

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