The New Zealand Women’s Surfing Festival is an annual event that celebrates women’s surfing talent and the broader surf culture in New Zealand. It’s held at Pauanui and draws competitors from across New Zealand.
The festival is more than just a competition; it’s a full weekend of activities designed to empower women and girls in surfing. It can feature:
- Surf Competitions: Categories for various skill levels, from junior surfers to seasoned pros.
- Workshops and Clinics: Sessions on surf technique, ocean safety, fitness, and even mental wellbeing, often led by elite surfers or coaches.
- Community Events: Beach clean-ups, yoga sessions, art exhibitions, film screenings, and live music are common, creating a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.
- Panel Talks: Inspirational talks from female leaders in surfing, environmental activism, and sports leadership.
- Networking and Mentoring: Opportunities for young surfers to meet and learn from established athletes.
The festival highlights not just the athletic side of surfing but also environmental sustainability, women’s empowerment, and community building, helping to grow the next generation of female surfers in Aotearoa.
What: 2026 NZ Women’s Surf Festival
When: 14-15 March
Where: Pauanui Beach, Coromandel
Who: Open Women, Junior age groups and longboard + anyone interested in surfing
How: Enter via Surfing NZ/ Live Heats – stay tuned.
When: 14-15 March
Where: Pauanui Beach, Coromandel
Who: Open Women, Junior age groups and longboard + anyone interested in surfing
How: Enter via Surfing NZ/ Live Heats – stay tuned.
How to Find Us
Contact
Location
Pauanui Beach
Event Dates
StartDate: 2026-03-14EndDate: 2026-03-15
DateTime:
StartTime:12:00AM
EndTime:12:00AM
Saturday 14 Mar 2026 - Sunday 15 Mar 2026
