HEAT DRAWS and a TENTATIVE weekend schedule are LIVE! CLICK HERE
Note that the schedule is tentative as we move the professional divisions depending on conditions, but we do our best to stay true to the tentative schedule. Please be aware of this and stay up to date checking the live heats contest page above. Announcements will be made at the beach over the microphone as well.
19 years of Oktoberfest! 2024 is set to be one to remember. 2023 was off the rocker.
This is a publicly-open competition welcoming competitors of any age, sex, size, you name it!
WHEN Saturday September 14th, Sunday September 15th, 2024. It is your job to stay on top of the schedule as we often adjust times and information depending on conditions and when the Mens/Womens Professional divisions want to run. We will do our best to update on Live Heats. Heats are expected to begin at 8:00am. Competitors should sign in at 7:45am.
WHERE The South Side of Balboa Pier in Newport Beach, CA, right outside ofMain Street Surf Shop Link to mapHERE
WHO There are divisions for literally everyone, AM or Pro. Anyone that does not compete on the Pro level is considered an AM, and there is no qualifying for the AM division. Men and Women are welcome to enter the SemiPro division Spectators are welcome to attend at no cost, just be sure to stay clear of the competition area while heats are running.
WANT TO BE A SPONSOR? Call up Hank at Exile Skimboards! 949-492-0284 or email Hank:hank@exileskimboards.com
HOW TO WATCH? Cruise down to the A Street Pier! A live stream will be provided courtesy of SKIM STEEZY and available to watch on our YouTube page here: CLICK ME
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARRIVE All competitors must check in at the EZUP tent starting at 7:45am to sign a release form, and receive your contest tee.
RULES Read here to see current UST rules: CLICK ME
HOW TO ENTER Sign up here by choosing your division, signing the liability waiver and paying for your entry! Note that the Semi-Pro division is open to all amateur competitors, and amateur riders are welcome to enter their age division as well as the Semi-Pro division. There may be a cutoff of competitors allowed for Semi-Pro depending on how many total competitors we have enter. Solely so we are able to run the contest smoothly in the short 2 days we have. All entries must be made no later than Wednesday, September 11th at 11:59pm PST.