Global Surf Industries invites you to embrace four days of surf, with shortboards, longboards, stand up paddleboards, kombis, music, art, film, fashion and every type of surfing contest or display imaginable.
Manly is a world renowned surf spot and breeding ground for world champions.
Grab your board and hit the water for any or all of the open sessions of night surfing, twin fin, young stars, and stand up paddle racing. If your surfing skills just don’t make the cut, grab a lilo and join the comedic inflatable boat race.
Here’s your chance to win a spot in the GSI Competition – the competition is open for surfers at any level. Show off your skills in front of a massive crowd of spectators! Or at the very least, come on down and scream and cheer in support for the amazing crew in the water.
Entries must be received by 5 November 2010 via the following site!
Thanks to our event partner Global Surf Industries!
Make sure you make it down to the beach to catch the next generation’s surf talent tear it up in the water as they go head to head, hard and fast!
Thanks to our event partner JS Industries!
Grab your board and hit the water after the official paddle out, to have a chilled surf and celebrate the opening event of the festival.
Take the time to recognise over 100 years of board riding history at Manly, the birthplaces of surfing in Australia.
This is an amazing opportunity for people with all disabilities to surf up a storm on Manly Beach, coordinated by The Disabled Surf Association.
Come and experience the dark side of surfing under the stars as we light up Manly Beach for an expression session with some of Australia’s best. Then join in the show, with an open free-for-all session!
One of our biggest events last year… numbers have been restricted…. so get in quick, you don’t want to miss out!
Thanks to our event partner Cunninghams Property!
The twin fin board offers an alternative style to surfing and has recently started regaining its popularity as more people are becoming interested in retro designed riding. Be sure to catch this event!
Thanks to our event partner Barefoot Coffee!
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!
Thanks to our event partner The Steyne Hotel!
A wacky event full of fun and excitement for everyone! Come with your inflatable float, valued under $50 in a fancy dress costume and you will be ready to race! Floats of various shapes and sizes are encouraged (pool ponies, animals, etc)!
Please read through the terms and conditions prior to entry.
This contest gives the young groms a chance to shine as they test the water and waves, to see if a future career in competitive surfing is their next calling!
Mum, dad and foamies are all welcome in the water.
Thanks to our event partner Oceanworld!
The most anticipated event of the festival, join the massive crowd as Manly’s ‘best of the beach’ local surfers battle it out for the converted title and yellow rashie for ‘King & Queen of the beach’.
Thanks to our event partner Rip Curl!
Do you have the endurance and strength to master this exciting sport? Join in the fun and competition and see how quick you can paddle in a race for all to enjoy!
Originating from Hawaii, StandUp paddle surfing, or Hoe he’e nalu, is an up-and-coming worldwide sport. Come watch as the pros master the surf with style on their massive boards!
See Australia’s best industry legends from surf, film and shaping in addition to world title pros compete against legends of their own era… gearing up for the makings of a battle royale!
Thanks to our event partner 4 Pines Brewing Co.
The competition will be fierce amongst the big names of surfing as more than 10 entries from each of Manly’s Surf businesses compete for the chance to take the glory of ‘Manly’s No. 1′ team!
North Steyne Boardriders club and the Queenscliff Boardriders club have been breeding grounds for world-class surfers over the years. Come watch as these two competitive boardriding clubs go head to head as friendly foes in the challenge comeback!
Thanks to our event partner Surfbet!
Come witness the traditional of the toothpick, a demonstration of board riding from a bygone era.
Thanks to our event partner the Old Manly Boatshed!
Take a trip down the road of old school tandem surfing, and come watch as Australia’s best duos wow the crowd as they dance and pose airborne on their boards whilst catching some waves. There’s nothing else like it!
Follow Tandem Surfing Australia on facebook or visit their website for their lastest and news!
Thanks to our event partner Surfection!
Witness the stars of Surf, politics and TV compete in teams of coordinated talent!
This years event features the like of: Layne Beachley, Barton Lynch, Andrew Daddo, Lochie Daddo, Rod Kerr, Pete & Dave Evans, Mike Baird and Toby Abbott….
An entertaining event for all!
Thanks to our event partner Wharf Bar!
The Seaglass Project is changing the definition of what we ride, how we ride and where we will want to ride in the future.
Tom Wegener has been shaping and surfing for a long time, studying ancient Hawaiian shapes and design for decades and is bringing us a world of finless design concepts that are destined to change the face of modern surfing.
Thanks to our event partner Global Surf Industries!
Come witness modern power moves of an air show! You don’t want to miss this spectacular demonstration!
Thanks to our event partner Quiksilver!
