Women On Waves Contest 2026

WOMEN ON WAVES is a weekend celebration of surf, sisterhood, and stoke, featuring: • A longboard surf contest • An open-water swim • A boogie boarding competition • A 2m stand-up paddle relay team race • An ocean-inspired festival and marketplace EVENT DATES Surf Contest: Saturday, October 17 – Sunday, October 18, 2026 Stand-Up Paddle Relay Race: Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.* Open-Water Swim: Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.* Boogie Board Session: Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.* Giggly Groms Heat: Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.* *Schedule is subject to change depending on surf conditions. Before you register, take a quick look through all the divisions to find the best fit for your age, experience, and competitive spirit. New for 2026: Capitola Queens and Fancy Novice. WOW 2026 THEME: SEA HER STOKE! Women On Waves celebrates the stoke that lives within us all. Stoke means something different to everyone. To us, stoke can be that moment your heart starts to beat a little faster as the swell lines up, the cheers from the lineup when you catch a wave, and the connection, (smells and sounds) to the ocean that stays with you long after you leave the water. ​Stoke can also be finding the courage to paddle for a wave that feels just beyond your comfort zone. It's laughing after a wipeout, celebrating each other's victories, and sharing stories on the beach long after the session ends. But more than anything, stoke is what happens when women come together to share waves, sunshine, laughter, and the ocean. ​Whether this is your first competition or you're a WOW veteran, Women On Waves brings surfers and swimmers of all ages and abilities together to share the ocean, build confidence, and celebrate the stoke that connects us all. Meet our 2026 beneficiary: ESPERANZA COMMUNITY FARMS Stay tuned for contest itinerary and heats schedule the first week of October. No refunds will be issued after October 1st, 2026. WOW IS PRODUCED BY OLA CHICA . FOR MORE INFO VISIT WOMENONWAVESCONTEST.COM