High School State Champs 2026

Scholastic Surf Series (SSS) is a school-based surf competition program that gives students the chance to compete in organized surf events while representing their schools.

Dates

March 21 – Team Championships – Coastal Section

March 22 – Team Championships – Inland Section

March 23 – Individual Championships

Location

Oceanside Harbor South Jetty, San Diego California

Entry

Registration OPENS Feb 1, 2026
Entry Deadline is March 1, 2026
Register online by deadline date.
Team Entry Fee must be mailed and postmarked by the deadline date.

Non-SSS League Teams must also submit online Student Membership Forms for each surfer. This will cover their Waiver and Emergency Medical Info.

Format

Days 1 and 2 are Team versus Team competition.
There are 2 Sections Coastal (12 teams) and Inland (12 teams).
Each Section is a 12-team format for all 5 divisions: MSB, MLB, WSB, WLB. BB. Team winners move on to the next round. Each division is separate so we end with State Champions being crowned in all 5 divisions and an overall team winner. Scoring is the same as regular season events.

Day 3 is the Individual Competition.
The competition will be a 6-person format with 50% advancement, 15-minute heats and top 2 waves scored. See separate Entry Forms on our website.

Sections

Coastal Team Schools are generally located within 5 direct miles of the beach.

Inland Team Schools are located further than 5 direct miles of the beach.

The Competition Director has ultimate ruling on which Section a school is designated.

Eligibility

Teams must have competed in a regular season league against other high schools.

Seeding will be based on rating from regular season league competition.

A surfer must be a member of your team prior to the last event of the series and have surfed at least one event.

Acceptance

We are limited to 12 teams per Section.
Only one team per school.
Team slots will be filled in priority order by Full Teams (all 5 divisions) then by Ratings.
Open Slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. SSS San Diego Divisions 4 & 5 are not eligible for team entry; however, if there is an opening the top team based on year-end rating may be invited.
Teams will be notified by email if your entry has NOT been accepted.
Teams will not be accepted if there is an outstanding balance for regular season fees.
There will be NO REFUNDS AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE.
Teams not selected can expect their refund within 4 weeks of the contest date.
Individual Competition Entries will be accepted on a first come basis until slots are filled. Late entries may be accepted as received by submission/postmarked date if there are open slots. A roster of accepted entries will be posted one week prior on the State Champs webpage. If you are not accepted, we will contact you.

Team Entry Fees & Team Size

**Competitors may compete in more than one division.

Optional: Non-member teams may pay an additional $10/student to be insured under our accident policy for this event.

Coastal Full Team $1,200 | Team Size 20 | 9msb-3mlb-3wsb-3wlb-2bb

Inland Full Team $1,000 | Team Size 17 | 6msb-3mlb-3wsb-3wlb-2bb

PARTIAL TEAMS

DIVISION	COASTAL TEAMS		INLAND TEAMS
Men’s Shortboard only	$700	9 slots	$500	6 slots
Men’s Longboard only	$250	3 slots	$250	3 slots
Women’s Shortboard only	$250	3 slots	$250	3 slots
Women’s Longboard only	$250	3 slots	$250	3 slots
Coed Bodyboard only	$160	2 slots	$160	2 slots

Individual Entry Fee

Separate Entry Fee for Individuals Competition on Monday is $80 per surfer / per division

Schedule

Available on the website three days prior to contest date.
Competition will begin at 7:00 am each day.
Team Coaches check-in with the Beach Marshal at least 30 minutes prior to team vs team competition and turn in heat assignments. The Beach Marshall will post the names on the board.

Rules

SSS uses the WSL and WSA Rules for competition. Basic rules will be posted at the event and on our website

Shortboards are to be 7 feet 6 inches or less. SUP’s are not allowed.
Longboards are to be a minimum of 3 feet over the head of the surfer. SUP’s are not allowed.
Bodyboards should be no more than 2 inches above or below the belly button. Beaters are not acceptable.
It is the responsibility of the coaches to make sure that their surfers are riding the required boards for the competition. A surfer who competes on a board that is not appropriate for the competition may be disqualified.

Trophies

Team trophies will be awarded to Champion Team and 2nd Place team for all divisions and 1st Place Overall.
Individuals’ trophies will be awarded 1st through 6th places each division.
The “Sportsmanship Award” will be presented to the student who has displayed outstanding sportsmanship. Students will be nominated by coaches and final decision made by SSS Contest Directors

Hotels

Days Inn, Oceanside 760-722-7661 or The Holiday Inn 1401 Carmelo Dr. 866-994-5096

Questions

Check our website for event updates at www.surfsss.org STATE CHAMP tab

Sue Lister, Administrative Director 760-518-2727
Carolyn Krammer, Competition Director 760-518-3739