Young surfers to compete for English national titles at The Wave in Bristol
Spectators can watch free of charge on Thursday 29th October
The English National Surfing Championships for under 12 and under 14 surfers will take place at The Wave in Bristol on Thursday 29th October.
Surfing England, the national governing body for surfing, says it is a first for the UK for the national titles to be held at an inland surf lake.
The 2026 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships will see surfers compete on shortboards in girls and boys divisions.
Surfing England says the best under 14 surfers in the country will be competing for the crown.
Spectators are invited to watch free of charge.
The Wave is this year's host for the under 12 and under 14 national titles.
Battle of the Barrels
The day will end with an additional contest called the Battle of the Barrels, which will take place under floodlights.
Surfers will ride as many waves as possible.
Judges will be looking at commitment, improvement and fun, as the 2026 season closes.
Event schedule
The planned schedule for the day is:
10am to 12pm - Quarter-finals, Advanced+
12pm to 1pm - Public surf session, Intermediate
1pm to 1.30pm - Girls warm up, Advanced+
Semi-finals, Expert Turns, are due to finish at 3pm
3pm to 4pm - Public surf session, Advanced
4pm to 5pm - Finals, Expert Turns
5pm to 6pm - Battle of the Barrels
Activities on land
Organisers say there will also be activities away from the water.
These include a jam session on The Wave's skate ramp, weather permitting.
There will also be games with prizes, a surf equipment sale, a lakeside sauna and music throughout the day.