San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic
San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Men's Division, Ages 39 & Under Division
Pier Bowl Surf Classic
Surfing championship at the Northside of San Clemente Pier Saturday July 18.
Divisions:
Male: 39 & Under
Male: 40 & Older
Female: Open/All Ages
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate. We recommend arriving by 6am.
Surfing championship at the Northside of San Clemente Pier Saturday July 18.
Divisions:
Male: 39 & Under
Male: 40 & Older
Female: Open/All Ages
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate. We recommend arriving by 6am.
Open to ages 15 - 39.
- Event Date:
- Saturday July 18, 2026
- Start Time:
- 6:30am PDT
- End Time:
- 3:00pm PDT
- Registration Limit:
- Sorry! This event is full.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Men's Division, Ages 40 & Over Division
Pier Bowl Surf Classic
Surfing championship at the Northside of San Clemente Pier Saturday July 18.
Divisions:
Male: 39 & Under
Male: 40 & Older
Female: Open/All Ages
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate. We recommend arriving by 6am.
Surfing championship at the Northside of San Clemente Pier Saturday July 18.
Divisions:
Male: 39 & Under
Male: 40 & Older
Female: Open/All Ages
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate. We recommend arriving by 6am.
Open to ages 40 - 99.
- Event Date:
- Saturday July 18, 2026
- Start Time:
- 6:30am PDT
- End Time:
- 3:00pm PDT
- Registration Limit:
- 1 spot left.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Women's Division, ALL Ages
Pier Bowl Surf Classic
Surfing championship at the Northside of San Clemente Pier Saturday July 18.
Divisions:
Male: 39 & Under
Male: 40 & Older
Female: Open/All Ages
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate. We recommend arriving by 6am.
Surfing championship at the Northside of San Clemente Pier Saturday July 18.
Divisions:
Male: 39 & Under
Male: 40 & Older
Female: Open/All Ages
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate. We recommend arriving by 6am.
Open to ages 15 - 99.
- Event Date:
- Saturday July 18, 2026
- Start Time:
- 6:30am PDT
- End Time:
- 3:00pm PDT
- Registration Limit:
- Sorry! This event is full.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
International Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday
International Lifeguard Competition
*Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all International Lifeguard Competition events on Saturday, July 18 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.
9:00 AM Surf Race
9:30 AM Surf Rescue Relay (2 person, rescue swimmer uses fins)
10:15 AM Surf Ski Race (USLA Lifeguard spec.)
10:45 AM Dory Boat Race #1 (three laps)
11:30 AM International Ironman (surf ski, paddleboard, swim)
12:30 PM Paddleboard Rescue Race (2 person, 10'6" paddleboards only)
1:30 PM Dory Boat Race #2 (three laps)
2:30 PM Paddleboard Sprint Race (10'6" paddleboards only)
3:30 PM Land Line Rescue Race (4 person team) - sign-up at the registration table. Minimum of one female participant per team.
*Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all International Lifeguard Competition events on Saturday, July 18 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.
9:00 AM Surf Race
9:30 AM Surf Rescue Relay (2 person, rescue swimmer uses fins)
10:15 AM Surf Ski Race (USLA Lifeguard spec.)
10:45 AM Dory Boat Race #1 (three laps)
11:30 AM International Ironman (surf ski, paddleboard, swim)
12:30 PM Paddleboard Rescue Race (2 person, 10'6" paddleboards only)
1:30 PM Dory Boat Race #2 (three laps)
2:30 PM Paddleboard Sprint Race (10'6" paddleboards only)
3:30 PM Land Line Rescue Race (4 person team) - sign-up at the registration table. Minimum of one female participant per team.
- Event Date:
- Saturday July 18, 2026
- Start Time:
- 9:00am PDT
- End Time:
- 5:00pm PDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Jr. Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday
Jr. Lifeguard Competition
*Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all Junior Lifeguard Competition events on Saturday July 18 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
7:45 AM Beach Flags
9:00 AM Surf Race (approx. 250 yards)
12:00 PM Run-Swim-Run (100 yards run, 200 yards swim, 100 yards run)
2:30 PM Paddleboard Race (approx. 400 yards, 10'6" paddleboards & under)
*Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all Junior Lifeguard Competition events on Saturday July 18 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
7:45 AM Beach Flags
9:00 AM Surf Race (approx. 250 yards)
12:00 PM Run-Swim-Run (100 yards run, 200 yards swim, 100 yards run)
2:30 PM Paddleboard Race (approx. 400 yards, 10'6" paddleboards & under)
- Event Date:
- Saturday July 18, 2026
- Start Time:
- 8:00am PDT
- End Time:
- 5:00pm PDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Dolphin Dash - Saturday - No Medal for Raceday Signups
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
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:
- 16 spots left.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
All Inclusive (Sunday) Beach Events - 5K Beach Run, Biathlon, One Mile Ocean Swim, Run-Swim-Run, Paddle Events, Splash & Dash Relay
Ocean Swims, Paddling, Runs - Beach Events
*Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all Ocean Swims, Paddling and Run events on Sunday July 19 and includes SCOF tee.
*SCOF medals awarded to top three (3) finishers in each age-group and craft category (paddling events).
8:00 AM 5K Beach Run/Walk
9:00 AM Biathlon (1k swim, 5k run)
9:15 AM Open Ocean Paddle (approx. 5.5 miles - SUP, prone, surf ski)
11:30 AM One Mile Ocean Swim
2:30 PM Run-Swim-Run (approx. 200 yard run, 300 yard swim, 200 yard run)
3:15 PM Splash & Dash Relay (2 person - runner 100 yards, swimmer 200 yards)
*Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all Ocean Swims, Paddling and Run events on Sunday July 19 and includes SCOF tee.
*SCOF medals awarded to top three (3) finishers in each age-group and craft category (paddling events).
8:00 AM 5K Beach Run/Walk
9:00 AM Biathlon (1k swim, 5k run)
9:15 AM Open Ocean Paddle (approx. 5.5 miles - SUP, prone, surf ski)
11:30 AM One Mile Ocean Swim
2:30 PM Run-Swim-Run (approx. 200 yard run, 300 yard swim, 200 yard run)
3:15 PM Splash & Dash Relay (2 person - runner 100 yards, swimmer 200 yards)
- Event Date:
- Sunday July 19, 2026
- Start Time:
- 8:00am PDT
- End Time:
- 5:00pm PDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
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
*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:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
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
*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:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Paddle Events - Open Ocean Paddle (SUP, Prone, Kayak), SUP & Paddleboard Surf Sprint - Sunday
*Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all Ocean Swims, Paddling and Run events on Sunday July 19 and includes SCOF tee.
Open Ocean Paddle Board Categories
SUP - Surfboard, 12'6", 14'
Prone - 12' stock, 14'
Surf Ski - Lifeguard spec.
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:
- 9:00am PDT
- End Time:
- 5:00pm PDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Grom's Rule Surf Contest (Sunday)
Groms Rule Surf Contest - 7 & under "Push-in Division" - Sunday
Saturday July 18: Groms Rule "Push-in" Surf Contest
THIS SURF CONTEST IS NOW SOLD OUT
*Parent can "push" entrant surfer into waves
THIS SURF CONTEST IS NOW SOLD OUT
*Parent can "push" entrant surfer into waves
Open to ages 7 and under.
- Event Date:
- Sunday July 19, 2026
- Start Time:
- 1:00pm PDT
- End Time:
- 3:00pm PDT
- Registration Limit:
- Sorry! This event is full.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Groms Rule Surf Contest (Sunday) - Boys 11 & Older
Sunday July 19: Groms Rule Surf Contest
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate.
*Age divisions:
- Boys (10 & under) & Girls (10 & under)
- Boys (11-14) & Girls (11-14)
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate.
*Age divisions:
- Boys (10 & under) & Girls (10 & under)
- Boys (11-14) & Girls (11-14)
Open to ages 11 - 14.
- Event Date:
- Sunday July 19, 2026
- Start Time:
- 6:30am PDT
- End Time:
- 5:00pm PDT
- Registration Limit:
- Sorry! This event is full.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Groms Rule Surf Contest (Sunday) - Girls 11 & Older
Sunday July 19: Groms Rule Surf Contest
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate.
*Age divisions:
- Boys (10 & under) & Girls (10 & under)
- Boys (11-14) & Girls (11-14)
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate.
*Age divisions:
- Boys (10 & under) & Girls (10 & under)
- Boys (11-14) & Girls (11-14)
Open to ages 11 - 14.
- Event Date:
- Sunday July 19, 2026
- Start Time:
- 6:30am PDT
- End Time:
- 5:00pm PDT
- Registration Limit:
- Sorry! This event is full.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Groms Rule Surf Contest (Sunday) - Boys 10 & Under
Sunday July 19: Groms Rule Surf Contest
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate.
*Age divisions:
- Boys (10 & under) & Girls (10 & under)
- Boys (11-14) & Girls (11-14)
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate.
*Age divisions:
- Boys (10 & under) & Girls (10 & under)
- Boys (11-14) & Girls (11-14)
Open to ages 1 - 10.
- Event Date:
- Sunday July 19, 2026
- Start Time:
- 6:30am PDT
- End Time:
- 5:00pm PDT
- Registration Limit:
- Sorry! This event is full.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Groms Rule Surf Contest (Sunday) - Girls 10 & Under
Sunday July 19: Groms Rule Surf Contest
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate.
*Age divisions:
- Boys (10 & under) & Girls (10 & under)
- Boys (11-14) & Girls (11-14)
Please note: Online Registration has now concluded - because of the surfing heats, participants must come to the beach and sign-up in person to participate.
*Age divisions:
- Boys (10 & under) & Girls (10 & under)
- Boys (11-14) & Girls (11-14)
Open to ages 1 - 10.
- Event Date:
- Sunday July 19, 2026
- Start Time:
- 6:30am PDT
- End Time:
- 5:00pm PDT
- Registration Limit:
- Sorry! This event is full.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
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