Boardriders Comp

2 Days. 18 Teams. $55,000 Prize Purse Up For Grabs.

Surf + Sound is putting together some of the best board riders from Queensland & New South Wales for an exciting teams-format surf competition, spearheaded by world champion Joel Parkinson.

Over two action-packed days, spectators can watch the Men's Open, Women's, and U18 Junior teams go head-to-head for the Surf + Sound prize purse, all set against the backdrop of the beach that hosted the country's very first surf contest back in 1964. The surf program also welcomes iconic legends of surf to Manly Beach for an exciting Legends Heat.

Surf + Sound is proudly dedicated to supporting Aussie Boardriders Clubs. With $55,000 in total prize money up for grabs across the weekend.

Prize Purse - Per Division

$20,000 Mens
$20,000 Womens
$2,500 U18 Girls
$2,500 U18 Boys
$10,000 Legends Heat

Half of the prize purse will be awarded to the winning teams & other half will go to supporting the board rider club they represent.

Boardrider Registration - How it Works

Each club selects their top 2 surfers in division to represent their crew.
Enter via Live Heats.
All registered teams go into the draw.
18 clubs go head-to-head.

Registrations are open until October 16th, 2026.