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Fuerteventura
Join the exhilarating Fuerteventura PWA World Cup, where Europe's premier windsurfing destination hosts elite athletes from around the globe. Set against the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands, this event takes place at Sotavento Beach, famous for its consistent strong winds and perfect conditions. Watch as competitors navigate challenging freestyle and wave disciplines in the crystal-clear Atlantic waters. The event combines world-class competition with the island's unique culture, featuring local music, traditional cuisine, and stunning desert-meets-ocean scenery. Experience the raw power and technical precision of professional windsurfing in one of the sport's most iconic locations.
Upcoming Events
2026 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup *****
Pozo Izquierdo: This spot, which is situated in the municipal area of Santa Lucía, is internationally famous on account of the ideal windsurfing conditions, the wind being ever present. In "El Arenal" (the name by which this beach is known to the local inhabitants), the wind usually blows from the left, tending to be very strong, with the result that you must use 2.8 and 4 metre sails if you want to fully enjoy this spot, which is one of the most windy places in the world. The waves are generally no less than one metre high and they can reach heights of up to 3 metres. Pozo is the ideal destination for those who have an acceptable level of skill in planing and gybing and who want to start on jumps and other aerial acrobatics.
2026 Fuerteventura Grand Slam *****
You can fly to Fuerteventura directly from most European countries. For those of you who can't fly direct you can also fly via Madrid or Barcelona or even via one of the other Canary Islands. There are many airlines which operate scheduled flights to Fuerteventura on a regular basis. Airport transfers: There are buses but taxis are cheap here too. A taxi journey from the airport to Corralejo for example, will cost you about €30. - Freestyle: 17th-21st July - Slalom : 22-27th July
2026 Tenerife Grand Slam *****
There are three things that characterise El Médano; the regular trade winds that sweep the resort and act as a magnet for surfers; the endless natural golden sand beaches that stretch for over 3 kilometres along its coast and the best and most popular of Tenerife’s windsurfing beaches. Located on Tenerife’s south east coast, just a few kilometres from the south airport, El Médano is the island’s ‘coolest’ resort; Tenerife's water sports capital. There’s just the sun, the surf, the beach and the buzz of bars and restaurants that are as laid back as El Médano’s cosmopolitan mix of Europeans and Canarios. Much quieter than its southern neighbours of Playa de Las Américas and Los Cristianos yet with just as much sunshine and as little rain, El Médano offers the perfect compromise between guaranteed sunshine and a taste of the real Tenerife.
2026 Cold Hawaii PWA Youth World Cup
Cold Hawaii is not a single surfing spot, but 31 registered surfing spots that are all located on the west coast of Thisted Municipality. North Cold Hawaii is bounded by Viksoe Rallejer and the Hanstholm coastal slope, and in the south by the Agger Tongue. The netIP Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup is held at The Reef, located in Klitmøller—better known as the capital of Cold Hawaii. Klitmøller and Cold Hawaii is part of Thy National Park. The characteristic and unspoiled dune heaths have been created by the sea, the wind, the salt and the sand. Large plantations and some of Denmark´s cleanest lakes complete the picture of Denmark's largest wilderness. A perfect place for plants, birds, animals and humans who enjoy a lot of space, high skies and lots of fresh air. The extent of the dune heaths in Thy National Park, you will only find at few other places in Europe. The nomination to status of a national park guarantees the protection and preservation of the dunes and the dune heaths for the future.
2026 Sylt, Germany Grand Slam *****
The World Cup Sylt is one of the biggest and longest running windsurfing events on the planet. Featuring all of the three main disciplines, 200,000 spectators on the beach, and some of the most extreme conditions The Sylt World Cup is one not to be missed. Westerland can be very tough in onshore winds to get out, due to the shore break. From 3-4m big waves with lots of power to small choppy waves. 3m tide. Be aware of long rock lines (ca. 20m into the sea) every 100-200m from Westerland to Kampen. You can't see them during high tide! But they are marked with a sign on the beach. Strong current when it's coming from South or North.
2026 Alacati, Turkey - Youth Slalom
As well as a fantastic windsurfing destination, and the host location to some historic PWA events, Alacati has long been a hotbed of new talent in windsurfing. In recent years, the Cagla Kubat Windsurf Academy, started by one of those very talents has created exceptional youth development programs that are inspiring a new generation of racers to grab a board and take to the slalom course. For more information about the event please visit the dedicated website @ www.alacatiwindfest.com
2026 Aloha Classic, Maui *****
Ho'okipa Beach Park, the original home of contemporary surfing on Maui, is one of the island's best-known shoreline landmarks. Maui Agriculture leased the land for the park to the County of Maui in 1933 and in a land exchange conveyed title to the Territory of Hawai'i in 1947. The name Ho'okipa means "hospitality." The surf offshore from Ho'okipa Beach Park provides surfers with waves almost all year round, as the reefs pick up both summer and winter swells. The most spectacular waves, however, occur during the winter and often reach heights of ten to fifteen feet. This tremendous surf is some of the best on Maui. Contemporary surfing started on Maui at Ho'okipa in the early 1930s, and in 1935 a small group of surfers formed the Ho'okipa Surf Club. A small building that served as a clubhouse and a set of surfboard racks were donated and constructed in the park by Harold Rice. Foremost among the charter members were two brothers, Donald and Teruo Uchimura, who have both been avid surfers as well as great promoters of the sport of surfing since the founding of the club. The official event website for the Aloha Classic can be found @ https://alohaclassic.com/
2026 Miami, Florida - Youth Slalom
The Tillo International Slalom Open in Miami is a well established event boasting years of delivering great racing in beautiful conditions at Virginia Key, Florida. For 2026 it will host the second Miami PWA Youth and Junior Slalom World Cup.
2026 Yokosuka, Japan World Cup *****
In 2017, Tsukuihama beach, in Yokosuka city first played host to the Fly! ANA Windsurfing World Cup. The finest race sailors from around the globe congregate in Japan each year to continue their quest to secure the title of Professional Slalom World Champion for both men and women's divisions.
2026 Chile World Cup *****
Blessed with some of the finest port tack wave riding conditions anywhere in South America, Matanzas has long been renowned amongst throughbred wave sailors, and has played a favourite winter home to several pro sailors over the years, including Robby Swift, Victor Fernandez and Klaas Voget. Known for some huge peeling monsters when the swell hits, this remote and beautiful location always promises to deliver. The 2025 Chile Suarzo Infernal 5-star World Cup will come under the management of our partners at the IWT. We will bring you as much of the information from the event as we can, but be sure to also check their website @ https://internationalwindsurfingtour.com/ Live scoring and the draw can be found HERE.
Past Events
2026 Jaffle Shack Oceania Junior World Wave Grand Final, Western Australia
Some of the world’s best junior windsurfers have arrived in Geraldton, Western Australia, as preparations begin for the Junior World Wave Championship Grand Final, which is the first time the prestigious event has ever been hosted in Australia and runs between 10th-18th January. Potential locations including Sunset Beach, Coronation Beach and Oakajee River Mouth and the decision where to compete will be made based on the latest forecast. To stay up to date with the Junior World Wave Grand Final you can also follow their dedicated event pages: - Instagram: @oceaniayouthtitles - Facebook: @oceanyouthtitles
2026 Margaret River Wave Classic ****
- The entry list can be found HERE. Location: Margaret River, Western Australia Wave: Powerful reef break, port tack Transport: A car is necessary in Western Australia (2WD fine for Margaret River). International visitors are recommended to fly into Perth airport and drive down to Margaret River. Margaret River is around 3 hours drive from Perth airport on good highways. Busselton airport is 30 minutes from Margaret River but has infrequent flights and primarily uses Jetstar who are not so friendly with excess gear. SW Coachlines have regular daily buses from Perth to Margaret River town. Nearby Accommodation Suggestions: Prevelly Caravan Park – prevellycaravanpark.com.au Surfpoint Resort – www.surfpoint.com.au Margaret River Beach Resort - www.margaretsbeachresort.com.au Or there’s plenty of AirBnB holiday homes as options. Prevelly and Gnerabup are the towns closest to the break and both have plenty of AirBnB options. Margaret River town is around 9km from the surf break but has a lot more accommodation options. Tourism: Margaret River is a popular tourism town with pristine beaches, world class food and wine, beautiful forests and plenty of surf.
2026 Maui Pro-AM *****
The Maui ProAm is more than just a competition — it’s the birthplace of modern wave sailing. First held in the spring of 1982 at Ho‘okipa Beach Park, this historic event introduced the world to a new level of high-flying windsurf action. The strong spring trade winds, mixing with lingering north swells, create the perfect conditions for radical maneuvers. It was here that early aerial attempts morphed into singles, doubles, and 360s on the wave face—fueling the progression of the sport. As we look ahead, the question becomes: will we soon see triples or backs off the lip? If the wind and waves cooperate, there’s no telling how high this year’s riders will fly.
Sylt - Grand Slam
Experience the legendary Sylt PWA Grand Slam on Germany's stunning North Sea island, where powerful winds and challenging conditions create the perfect stage for world-class windsurfing competition. Set against Sylt's dramatic dunes and pristine beaches, this prestigious event attracts elite athletes competing in freestyle and wave disciplines. The island's consistent strong winds and dynamic wave conditions provide an ideal testing ground for professional windsurfers pushing their limits. Spectators enjoy not only thrilling competition but also Sylt's unique maritime culture, fresh seafood, and breathtaking coastal scenery, making this one of Europe's most anticipated windsurfing events.
2026 Aruba Hi-Winds Youth World Cup *****
Fisherman's Huts is a legendary slalom location in windsurfing. The Aruba Hi-Winds event brings together watersports enthusiasts from around the world, in different sports and discplines. In 2026, we are delighted to return once again to this legendary venue for another installment of Youth racing