SURF INTO SUMMER 2026

SURF INTO SUMMER 2026

Local Motion's Annual “Surf into Summer” Surf Contest is back for 2026! The contest will be held at Ala Moana Bowls on May 30th & 31st.

Surf Into Summer is historically the largest amateur surf event on Oahu, consistently drawing a broad range of surfers from 7 to 70 years young. Seasoned amateurs as well as the competitive weekend surfer can compete and have fun in one of 10 shortboard or longboard divisions.

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Contest Divisons

There will be 10 divisions from Saturday-Sunday. Each division will have 4 to 6 heats, 6 competitors per heat. Top 6 competitors from each division will be awarded trophies and prizes on Sunday. Each competitor will receive a Surf Into Summer 2026 competitor tee at check-in.

Check-in is 1 hour before your heat.

Shortboard Menehune

11 & under

Shortboard Boys

12-14

Shortboard Junior Men

15-17

Shortboard Men

18-24

Shortboard Masters

25-34

Shortboard Senior Men

35+

Shortboard Girls

17 & Under

Shortboard Women

18+

Longboard Men

Longboard Women

Registration Information

Registration window: April 1, 2026 – May 25, 2026

  • One division per competitor
  • Competitors may register based on their age at the time of the contest
  • Entry fee: $55.00 per division at registration (non-refundable)
  • Online registration only — registration will not be available in stores
  • Due to limited space, all divisions are first come, first served
  • NO WAITLIST will be offered
  • Beach entries for no-show spots will be accepted day of event only
  • Beach entries are not guaranteed and are also first come, first served
  • Check-in begins at 7:00 AM each day
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Board Requirments

  • Shortboard must be less than 2ft. above head.
  • Longboard must be 9ft. or longer (leash recommended)
  • Must have a hard top and bottom (no soft tops allowed)

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