
Join celebrities, grooms, tandem surfers and the like as they blend together with an event to entertain everyone.
Grab your board for open sessions, catch some waves in fancy dress... or just hang back and watch the best of the beach fight it out!
Expression Session Take a trip down the road of old school tandem surfing as Australia's best duos wow the crowd with gymnastic style mid air performances!
Check the calendar for event times Like traditional surfing itself, Stand Up Paddle surfing developed in the waters of Hawaii. The exciting sport is perfect for cruising in flat water, and surfing small waves. See how quick you can paddle in a race from Manly to Shelly beach!
Check the calendar for event times Stand Up Surfing has a classic cult following and is making a strong resurgence worldwide with surfers and non-surfers alike. Get prime position to view a demonstration session as Tom Carroll and the pros master the massive boards in the surf.
Check the calendar for event times Come and hang ten with the best of the beaches in the classic style of surfing!
Watch as the gurus walk the plank, and pull some massive turns!
Check the calendar for event times Make sure you make it down to the beach to see the states best up & coming and hottest groms (better known as Grommets), go head to head in the surf, hard and fast!
Check the calendar for event times Register for ICMS free surf lessons thanks to Manly Surf School between 12-2am every day of the festival.
Check the calendar for event times The most anticipated contest event, watch as Manly's best surfers battle it out for the title of 'King & Queen of the beach'. The 3 major Manly Surf board club members will be rivaling each other for the crown.
Check the calendar for event times The competition will be fierce amongst the big names of surfing as more than 10 teams from each of Manly's Surf Shops compete for the chance to take the glory of 'Manly No. 1' for their shop!
Check the calendar for event times Here's your chance as a member of the public to win a spot in the GSI 7S Competition - the competition is open for surfers at any level.
Show off your skills in front of a massive crowd of spectators and you may even win yourself a 7S super fish!.
Or at the very least, come on down and scream and cheer in support for all of the amazing crew in the water.
Check the calendar for event times See the best of the best as Manly's born and bred legends defend their titles with all the world champions from the area gearing up for the makings of a battle royale!
The event will be in an expression session format, with a best wave and best manoeuvre award.
Check the calendar for event times Witness the stars of politics, screen and surf competing in man on man showdowns of coordinated talent. Manly Wharf Hotel presents this one event not to be missed with Occy vs Carroll vs Hardman, Beachley vs Burridge, Daddo vs Daddo, Mark Warren vs Simon Anderson vs Bruce Raymond, Beau Emerton vs Rodd Kerr.
Check the calendar for event times Mermaid, cat woman.... Aspiring pirate...this is an alternative surfing event, fun and fancy dress is a family-orientated competition that is open to surfers of all ages and abilities. Start planning your outfit!
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Bring out your dark side and maximise every hour in the water as we light up Manly beach for everyone to optimise. Then witness an expression session with the best surfers around.
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Demonstration

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Competition

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Competition
Registration Required - places limited
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Competition

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Under 16's
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Competition

Registration Required - THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED

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Invitation Only
Competition

Exclusive Event
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Competition

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Competition

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Expression Session

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Man on Man

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