THE TIME HAS COME

It's time to get all four paws wet and wild! Dog surfers and their human pals are invited to join the fun and bring home the gold.

CALIFORNIA & THE WORLD

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The premier dog surfing event in the World,  based in the San Francisco Bay Area, from the historic team that conceived & pioneered the concept of dog surfing competitions!

2026 LIVE CHAMPIONSHIPS

AUGUST 1, 2026
Time: 9am - 1:30 pm PST
Live & In-Person
World Dog Surfing Championships
Linda Mar Beach, Pacifica California
Entry Registration Open

COME AND WATCH

ATTENDANCE IS FREE
THE SURF DOG VILLAGE
IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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DOG SURFING SWAG & GEAR

For Dog Surfing Fans, the latest hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts, polos, and more.

FIND IT HERE

 

 

THE FOUNDERS CUP

The very first Surf Dog competition in history was conceived and proposed by the author of the book, "The Dog's Guide to Surfing." After approaching a local Southern California hotel to host the competition, the debut event took place at the Loews Coronado hotel in San Diego. That event's success was so great that it has spawned similar dog surfing events across the world, including many in California, Florida, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

PREMIERE PARTNERS & SPONSORS

 

2026 BEST WAVE TV CONTEST

AUGUST 2026
Debut Broadcasts
On ESPN 
World Dog Surfing Championships
Regular Entry Registration Closes April 20

2026 CHAMPIONSHIPS ON ESPN TV

DOG SURFING TELEVISION SPECIAL

2026 World Dog Surfing Championships
BEST WAVES Video & Photo Competition
(New TV Season Debuts August 2026)

WATCH ESPN THE OCHO

Watch the Dog Surfing Championships Best Waves competition on ESPN the Ocho.

THE BOOK THAT STARTED IT

REGISTER TO ENTER

SURF DOG ENTRIES

ENTER THE COMPETITION

Registration information, rules, schedules, judges, prizes and more

FUNDRAISE FOR CHARITY

FUNDRAISE OR DONATE

RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITY

This event is not only for sport and for fun. It's also for great causes. Help local charities raise money by sponsoring a contestant or a team. You can also donate directly to them, collect their t-shirts, or adopt a dog in need of a good home.

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SHOP FOR MERCH

FIND BRANDED STUFF

Looking for World Dog Surfing branded hats and shirts? Enter here.