It makes sense that the place that invented surfing is also home to the most important competitions having to do with the culture and sport. Of course, the loss of the Triple Crown of Surfing has woefully shifted focus away from the Hawaiian Islands, but those in-the-know understand that if you don’t prove yourself in our North Pacific waters – in and out of a singlet – you can’t call yourself a champion. Fans and would-be spectators from around the world recognize this as well, which is why tens of thousands come online to find the most up to date Hawaii surf contest schedule. They want to witness the world’s best charge at the world’s best waves, while others get Toledo’d (oops, we mean torpedoed) back to whence they came.
Surf Museum Hawaii has it covered.
From hereon this page will serve as the most comprehensive and up-to-date schedule of surfing competitions in Hawaii. It covers World Surf League Championship Tour (CT), Challenger Series (CS), Qualifying Series (QS), Longboard Tour, and Big Wave Tour competitions in addition to notable speciality events that will become a part of Hawaii’s enduring legacy in surfing. The dynamic itinerary includes contests running on Oahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauai.
*Note: This page will be updated semi-annually to account for the replacement of expired contest dates, updates to event names due to sponsor changes, the addition of entirely new competitions, and to add further information that locals and visitors alike will want to know. Bookmark this page and return often. Aloha!
Updated Hawaii Surf Contest Schedule for Oahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauai for 2025-26 and Beyond
SURFING COMPETITIONS OAHU
Da Hui Backdoor Shootout
When: January 6-16, 2025
Where: BanzaI Pipeline, Ehukai Beach Park (get directions)
Event Type: Independent

Lexus Pipe Pro
When: January 27 to February 8, 2025
Where: BanzaI Pipeline, Ehukai Beach Park (get directions)
Event Type: WSL Championship Tour

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Buffalo’s Big Board Surfing Classic
When: February 15-23, 2025
Where: Makaha Beach Park (get directions)
Event Type: Independant

Local Motion Surf Into Summer
When: June 9- 16, 2025
Where: Ala Moana Bowls, Ala Moana Beach Park (get directions)
Event Type: WSL Qualifying Series
Local Motion Surf Into Summer | Longboard
When: June 9- 16, 2025
Where: Ala Moana Bowls, Ala Moana Beach Park (get directions)
Event Type: WSL Longboard Tour

Sunset Pro
When: November 19-26, 2025
Where: Sunset Beach Park (get directions)
Event Type: WSL Qualifying Series

Haleiwa Pro
When: November 29 to December 7, 2025
Where: Ali’i Beach Park, Haleiwa (get directions)
Event Type: WSL Qualifying Series
Haleiwa Pro | Longboard
When: November 29 to December 7, 2025
Where: Ali’i Beach Park, Haleiwa (get directions)
Event Type: WSL Longboard Tour

VANS Pipe Masters
When: December 8-20 2025
Where: BanzaI Pipeline, Ehukai Beach Park (get directions)
Event Type: Independent

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Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
When: December 14, 2025 to March 13, 2026
Where: Waimea Bay (get directions)
Event Type: Independent

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SURFING COMPETITIONS MAUI
Jaws Big Wave Challenge
When: Cancelled until 2026
Where: Haiku-Pauwela (get directions)
Event Type: WSL Big Wave Tour

SURFING COMPETITIONS BIG ISLAND
There are no Big Island Hawaii surf contests scheduled for 2025.
SURFING COMPETITIONS KAUAI
There are no Kauai surf contests scheduled for 2025.