Australia’s biggest and strongest school surfing event, the Australian Interschools Surfing Championships presented by Breaka Flavoured Milk continue their rapid rise into 2026, with a record 120 high school teams from across the country set to compete. After drawing close to 100 teams to the sand in 2025, the growth is undeniable—what began with just 60 teams in its inaugural 2024 event has quickly evolved into the nation’s largest school surfing competition, highlighting both its surging profile and the strength of school surfing nationwide.

Now firmly established as a premier pathway for emerging talent, the Championships will see 120 teams battle it out for national bragging rights. Open to all secondary schools—government, Catholic and independent—the event features boys’ and girls’ divisions from Year 7 to 12, showcasing the depth, diversity, and future stars of Australian surfing.

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Mayors Welcome Message

“It’s time to again welcome Australia’s best young surfers to the Gold Coast as we celebrate the 2026 Australian Interschools Surfing Championships.

This tournament attracts top-flight secondary school athletes chasing glory on the open surf breaks at Miami Beach. It is also proving a breeding ground for tomorrow’s world tour competitors, launching the careers of young male and female surfers from across the country.

Surfing is in our city’s DNA and our city’s major events calendar supports surfing at club, national and international level. Our partnership with Surfing Australia is greatly valued and I thank sponsors, officials and competitors for showing faith in the Gold Coast. We won’t let you down.

When the competition is over, forget your school books and stay a little longer to soak up everything on offer in Australia’s favourite holiday destination. As the saying goes: it’s time to Get Up and Gold Coast!“

CITY OF GOLD COAST MAYOR – TOM TATE