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The ultimate challenge toward 2026 Championship Tour qualification has its frontrunners in Francisca Veselko and Jacob Willcox with Burton Automotive Newcastle SURFEST Presented by Bonsoy…

Lake Macquarie City Lifeguards Take the Win at Evolution Charity Cup
The Lake Macquarie City Council Lifeguards took home the trophy at the 2025 Evolution Charity Cup, held as part of Surfest at Merewether Beach. But…

Surfest to showcase local Indigenous talent
Come down to Newcastle’s Mereweather Beach this May for a showcase of Indigenous excellence both on and off the water! This year Surfest’s Indigenous Classic…

Hughie Vaughan and Stella Green Win The 2025 Newcastle Pro Junior
Via World Surf League Stella Green (AUS) and Hughie Vaughan (AUS) have claimed victories at the 2025 Newcastle Pro Junior, the second event of the World Surf…

Stage Set For Newcastle Pro Junior to Kick Off on Saturday at Newcastle Beach
Via World Surf League NEWCASTLE BEACH, NSW / Australia (Friday, May 16, 2025) – The stage is set for the second event of the World Surf…

Fresh Faces and Fierce Competition Take Center Stage at Sanbah Cadet Cup
The 2025 Sanbah Cadet Cup was a showcase of up-and-coming talent in junior surfing, with standout performances across multiple age divisions. Held at South Bar…

St Francis Xavier Hamilton and Cronulla High Shine at Mutual Bank High School Teams Challenge
The 2025 Mutual Bank High School Teams Challenge at Surfest delivered an exciting two days of competition, showcasing the incredible talent of Australia’s next generation…

Sanbah the ultimate destination for all things surf
Sanbah Surf Shop is the ultimate destination for all things surf. Located in Newcastle, we are the go-to store for surfers of all levels, from…

Julian Wilson and Jahly Stokes Win at EJE Men’s Pro & Genesis Health + Fitness Women’s Pro
Julian Wilson (AUS) and Jahly Stokes (AUS) have claimed victory at the EJE Men’s Pro and Genesis Health & Fitness Women’s Pro as part of…

Crucial points on offer as Surfest returns to Newcastle Beach
Surfest will return to Newcastle Beach for the first time in almost two decades as part of a revamped crowdfunding campaign that saw 33 local…

Newcastle Beach to Host Qualifying Series 1000 Event This March
Genesis Health & Fitness Women's Pro and EJE Men's Pro to Run From March 13 - 15 as the Newcastle Business Community Continue Strong Support of Newcastle Surfest.

Iconic Newcastle Surfest Upgrades to WSL Challenger Series Event in 2025
Via World Surf League The World Surf League (WSL) is excited to announce Newcastle SURFEST will be the first event of the 2025 WSL Challenger…

Second Reflections Cadet Cup to feature as part of Surfest 2025
Media Release via Reflections Holidays The Reflections Cadet Cup is expanding in 2024, with adventure-driven holiday park group Reflections Holidays and surfing powerhouse Surfest confirming…

Joel Vaughan and Ellie Harrison finish top at 2024 Surfest
Defending Surfest champ Joel Vaughan (AUS) and Ellie Harrison (AUS) claimed victory at the Burton Automotive Pro & Newcastle Racecourse Women’s Pro World Surf League…

Newcastle Grammar and Swansea High crowned champions at The Mutual Bank High School Team Challenge
NEWCASTLE Grammar (boys) and Swansea High (girls) have risen to the top at The Mutual Bank High School Team Challenge finals held at Nobbys beach…

Culture takes centre stage at Surfest Indigenous Classic
RAINBOW Bay siblings Taj and Bodhi Simon were eyeing new surfboards with their $1200 cash prizes after claiming the open crowns at the Surfest Indigenous…

Evolution Charity Cup raises over $90k for Hope in a Suitcase as part of Surfest 2024
BUSINESS and financial experts Evolution Advisers have just held their eighth annual ‘Evolution Charity Cup’ as part of Surfest 2024, raising an incredible $92,000 for…

Newcastle: For the food-obsessed
From yakitori to gelato, late nights in Newcastle are full of snack options. You can start the night with Ginger Meg’s which serves up dumplings…

Six age-group winners crowned at the 2024 Sanbah Cadet Cup supported by Ocean & Earth
SIX of the nation’s hottest surfing prospects were crowned across three age divisions at the 2024 Sanbah Cadet Cup supported by Ocean & Earth as…

Sierra Kerr and Jarvis Earle Win 2024 Burton Automotive Pro Junior
Sierra Kerr (AUS) and Jarvis Earle (AUS) have continued their incredible runs of form in 2024, claiming victory at the Burton Automotive Pro Junior, World…

Young stars to shine at Burton Automotive Pro Junior In Port Stephens
OVER 100 of the Australia/Oceania region’s best junior surfers will travel to PortStephens this week to compete in the Burton Automotive Pro Junior scheduled forBirubi…