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Pacifica, California 94044
The World Championships for Dog Surfing, will take place on the Northern California coast in Pacifica (15 minutes south of San Francisco) on August 2nd, 2025— where the concept for the sport originated — bringing together dog surfing talent for charity. Dog surfers are invited to bring home the gold.
The very first Surf Dog competition in history was conceived and proposed by the author of the book, “The Dog’s Guide to Surfing.” After approaching a local Southern California hotel to host the competition, the debut event took place at the Loews Coronado hotel in San Diego. That event’s success was so great that it has spawned similar dog surfing events across the world, including many in California, Florida, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
REGISTRATION
The World Championships for Dog Surfing take place on the Northern California coast on August 2nd, 2025— where the concept for the sport originated — bringing together dog surfing talent for charity. Dog surfers are invited to bring home the gold
During the event there will be a number of activities including the surf competition, partner tents and activities, and more.
Entrants also receive a VIP Gift Bag, with items such as dog treats, snacks, and more
The Norcal World Dog Surfing event celebrates the best in the sport, but this event is not only for sport and for fun.
It’s also for great causes, like Rocket Dog Rescue and the Peninsula Humane Society. Help local charities raise money by having friends and family sponsor your or your team using our partners, using GoFundMe, Eventbrite and Crowdrise.
Please note: Organizer reserves the right to refuse participation of any entrant, at the Organizer’s discretion. In particular, previous participants cited for Poor Sportsmanship. Any entrant refused will be refunded entry fee.
Please note: Organizer reserves the right to refuse participation of any entrant, at the Organizer’s discretion. In particular, previous participants cited for Poor Sportsmanship. Any entrant refused will be refunded entry fee.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
SURFING COMPETITION
- Entrant Check-In: 9am-10m
- Dog Surfing (exhibitions and heats): 10am-12pm
- Human Solo Surfing: 12-1pm
- Awards & Prizes Announced: 1:00pm-2:00pm
PET WELLNESS FAIR
- 10am-2pm
- Give Your Dog a Checkup (Nails, Teeth, Weight, Tips, Vet Questions)
- Massage and Fitness
SURF DOG VILLAGE
- 10am-2pm
DOG DISC COMPETITION
(e.g. beach frisbee catching)
BALL-FETCH-IN-WATER COMPETITION
(speed and distance for dog to retrieve ball tossed in water)
Time TBA
MOBILE PET ADOPTIONS
- 9am-2pm
COSTUME CONTEST
- 12:00-1:00
- Dog Costumes
- Human Costumes
- Dog and Human (Mixed Tandem)
YAPPY HOUR AFTER EVENT
- 2:30pm-5:00pm



