Volcom Surf Happening 2024-25

After a banging main event earlier this year in epic conditions, Volcom is back with its surf contest series for the youth, combining a PanEuropean digital qualifier through July & August, and a main event with a 4000€ prize purse this Winter in Sagres, Portugal in February.

Volcom Surf Happening is the ultimate platform for young surfers to show their skills in a fun and competitive environment. This year’s qualifiers make participation easy, with a simple online submission process showcasing the best waves and maneuvers of the summer.

The top 20 male and female surfers will qualify for the main event in Sagres, Portugal where they’ll compete in an original and exciting format, with cash prizes, side activities, and tons of giveaways!

QUALIFIERS

How to Enter:

Film your best wave and best maneuver of the summer

Post on Instagram, tagging #volcomsurfhappening and @volcomhappening, and including time and location in caption

    Rules:

    Entries are open from July 1 to August 31, 2024

    Waves must be filmed in Europe during in July or August

    Competitors must be born after August 31, 2007

    A parent or guardian must sign up online and agree to the contest rules

    Competitors can submit unlimited posts to improve their chances

      Judging & Results:

      All entries will be reviewed after the submission deadline (September 2024)

      Top 20 men and top 20 women qualify for the main event. An alternate list will also be created.

      RESULTS

      Women Men

      Adriana Hidalgo

      Ane Loreiro

      Carla Mendez

      Carla Morera

      Chiara Cuppone

      Clémence Schorsch

      Diana Giorgi

      Inés Kramna

      Julieta Rodriguez

      Laine Fernández

      Lee-Ann Boudine

      Lua Escudeiro

      Magnolia Rossi

      Malia Dupouy

      Mel Canhoto

      Nadia Nalesso

      Nora Alvarez

      Rose Calvez

      Sofia Matos

      Suri Rodrigues

      Takihei Ellacott

      Aaron Bacon

      Alejo Valido

      Álvaro Casanova

      Antonio Lucas

      Benjamim Magalhães

      Esteban Coucoulis Lapierre

      Francisco Anglani Cornielle

      Francisco Magalhaes

      Gabriel Abiven

      Gustavo Viana

      Jorre Claeys

      Joshua Karbus

      Makoa Gómez

      Manuel Couto Pirujinho

      Mário Barderas Leopoldo

      Peio Ostolozaga

      Pietro Garroux

      Samuele Agliani

      Teo Basterra

      Theo Coathalem

      MAIN EVENT

      Location: Sagres, Portugal (TBC)
      Date: February 22, 2025 (TBC)

      Original & Fun Format:

      Each competitor will surf three 20-minute heats of 4 surfers

      Performances will be judged by Volcom Team Riders and seasoned judges

      Two Main Challenges:

      Best Wave of the Event (Per Division)

      • 1st: €800
      • 2nd: €400
      • 3rd: €200

      Best Maneuver of the Event (Per Division)

      • 1st: €300
      • 2nd: €200
      • 3rd: €100

      Extras:

      Tons of prizes from Volcom and sponsors

      Lunch and dinner provided

      Side activities

      Hangout with the Volcom Surf Team