English National Surfing Championships to go ahead in revised one-day format

The 2026 English National Surfing Championships will go ahead this week, with organisers confirming a revised one-day format for the Open (men’s) and Women’s divisions.

Surfing England said the event will now take place on Friday 10 April at Fistral Beach, making use of a short window of favourable conditions.

Originally planned as a three-day competition, the schedule has been condensed into a single day, with a fast-paced format introduced to ensure the championships can be completed.

Organisers say England’s top surfers will still compete for national titles, with multiple peaks expected to be used during earlier rounds to maximise wave opportunities.