Hawaii Surf Contest Schedule 2025-26

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.

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

Hawaii Surf Contest Schedule

Lexus Pipe Pro

When: January 27 to February 8, 2025

Where: BanzaI Pipeline, Ehukai Beach Park (get directions)

Event Type: WSL Championship Tour

Hawaii Surf Contest Schedule

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Buffalo’s Big Board Surfing Classic

When: February 15-23, 2025

Where: Makaha Beach Park (get directions)

Event Type: Independant

Hawaii Surf Contest Schedule - Buffalo's Big Board Surfing Classic

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

Hawaii Surf Contest Schedule

Sunset Pro

When: November 19-26, 2025

Where: Sunset Beach Park (get directions)

Event Type: WSL Qualifying Series

Hawaii Surf Contest Schedule

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

Hawaii Surf Contest Schedule

VANS Pipe Masters

When: December 8-20 2025

Where: BanzaI Pipeline, Ehukai Beach Park (get directions)

Event Type: Independent

Hawaii Surf Contest Schedule

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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

Hawaii Surf Contest Schedule

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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

Hawaii Surf Contest Schedule

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.


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