An outstanding bronze medal finish by New Zealand’s Alani Morse has led the Junior Surfing Team to eighth overall at the 2026 ISA World Junior Surfing Championships completed in El Salvador this morning (Monday NZT). Morse dedicated the win to her late Nan who passed away two weeks before she departed for El Salvador. “She … Read more
The Kiwi trio in the Under 16 Boys Division all advanced to their third round match ups today with Sol Fritchley (BOP), Zeke Pragert (Piha) and Jesse Frazerhurst (Auck) putting on some great performances to win their heats on Day 5 of the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship being held in El Salvador. As the … Read more
The New Zealand Junior Surfing Team are two days deep into their ten-day campaign at the World Junior Surfing Championship in El Salvador with the Central American nation turning on the waves and conditions for another edition of the event. Eight of the twelve Kiwi team members have been in action to date with Raglan … Read more
Here are 10 things you need to know about the upcoming competition. Pathway to the Olympic Games Bringing together the top emerging talent from throughout the world, the event has become a clear stepping stone to the Olympic Games. Of the 71 surfers to have competed at the Olympics so far, 62 previously participated in … Read more
New Zealand longboarding is entering a new chapter with a talented young squad named to represent the country at the 2026 ISA World Longboard Championships in El Salvador in October. Every member of the four-person squad will still be under 20 years of age when the ISA World Championships begins, making them the youngest New … Read more
DUNEDIN, Otago, New Zealand (Monday, August 17, 2026) – The World Surf League (WSL) will bring Qualifying Series (QS) and Pro Junior competition to New Zealand’s South Island for the first time when Dunedin’s St Clair Beach hosts the Dunedin Pro QS 4000 and Pro Junior from March 16–21, 2027. The event will bring New … Read more
Surfing New Zealand are seeking expressions of interest for the roles of Team Manager and Coach with the NZ Longboard Team. The team will be travelling to the ISA World Longboard Championships, El Salvador, 16-22 October 2026. All positions are voluntary (unless sponsorship is secured). If you would like to be considered for the Team … Read more
Kia ora koutou, Surfing New Zealand is inviting expressions of interest to join our newly established Athlete Advisory Group. The Group exists to bring independent, athlete-informed perspectives directly to the Surfing New Zealand Board and leadership, ensuring the voices of current and former athletes are clear in decision-making across all areas of athlete experience. We’re looking … Read more
Steady surf throughout the day for the World Surf League Egmont Honey Longboard Pro meant the competition could be surfed through to the finals in one day at New Plymouth’s Fitzroy Beach, in New Zealand. The first heats started at 730am in clean three-foot surf conditions and wrapped as the sun set with the men’s … Read more
Fitzroy set for world-class longboarding this King’s Birthday Weekend Fresh off the momentum of the World Surf League Championship Tour stop in Raglan, the focus shifts to Fitzroy Beach this King’s Birthday Weekend as the Egmont Honey Pro LQS, part of the Taranaki Longboard Classic, brings top-level longboarding to the region. With a competition window … Read more