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Top Ten Surf Competitions

From formal pro contests to relaxed amateur contests, surf competitions are a great way to feature different riding styles and provide entertainment for curious onlookers. Here are the top ten in no particular order:

Boost Mobile Surfshow
This new contest headquartered at Bondi Beach near Sydney puts a strong emphasis on surfing’s recent aerial revolution, creating some of contest surfing’s most awe-inspiring moments.

Quiksilver Pro
Australia’s Gold Coast event that kicks off the ASP World Tour is famous for getting great results out of surfers looking to prove they are serious contenders for the world title.

Rip Curl Search
A unique event in that the exact date and location of the event are unknown until the day of the contest, this unequaled competition has been held in places as diverse as Bali, Portugal, and Chile.

Jimmy Miller Surf Fiesta
Taking place outside Los Angeles, this contest captures the true spirit of the sport. Local riders engage in a friendly competition where the boards range from high-performance thrusters to water logged longboards chosen via draft.

Protest Vendee Pro
This Bretignolles sur Mer, France stop on the European pro tour is the perfect stage for Europe’s top riders to brandish their skills.

Islas Canarias Santa Pro Junior
Another stop on the European Tour, this Canary Islands contest provides endless rides for young surfers looking to make a name for themselves.

Cold Water Classic Santa Cruz
Pitting hungry grommets versus seasoned veterans and local rippers, this legendary competition showcases one of California’s best waves. Located at Steamer Lane, the break’s surrounding cliffs give audiences an excellent perch to watch the epic contest.

Oxbow ASP World Longboard Championship
This competition illustrates the soul and poetic beauty that defines traditional longboarding. The setting of the Hawaiian island Oahu provides a beautiful backdrop.

Hurley Pro
Located at Trestles in the heart of Southern California, this contest always stirs up jaw-dropping moments from the world’s top surfers.

Rip Curl Pro
The 2010 edition of this Portuguese event proved to be an instant classic as the legendary Kelly Slater eclipsed rising star Jordy Smith in an epic final.

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