Agate Beach Surf Classic

2021 Contest Date TBA

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2021 Date TBA

Agate Beach - Newport, Oregon

Contest Starts at 8am on Saturday!

Agate Beach Surf Classic 2020 Contest is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 UPDATE

It’s with great sadness to announce that the 2020 Agate Beach Surf Classic is officially canceled.

This decision was made in an effort to follow local COVID-19 orders and to protect our participants, spectators, volunteers, and the Newport community. We’re looking forward to the 2021 contest and we hope to see you there!

Keep the stoke going, stay healthy and stay active!

Newport Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the annual Agate Beach Surf Classic. Ossies Surf Shop, Newport News Times, 10 Barrel Brewing Company, and local volunteers working alongside City staff are bringing back a much missed event. This is a two-day competition held at Agate Beach with surfing divisions for adults and youth.

Proceeds from the contest will go towards the youth scholarship fund at the Newport Recreation Center. This funding allows children from Lincoln County economically disadvantaged households the opportunity to participate in a number of fantastic programs.

Online Registration is $40 and Day Before Registration is $50.

  • Wednesday, September 4: Online pre-registration deadline @ midnight
  • Friday, September 6: Surf heats will be uploaded to the contest Facebook page
  • Friday, September 6: Packet Pickup, 5pm-7pm @ Ossies Surf Shop
  • Saturday, September 7: Surf Contest, 8am-4pm @ Agate Beach
  • Saturday Evening, September 7: Contest Party, 6pm-10pm @ Ossies Surf Shop
  • Sunday, September 8: Contest Finals and Awards Ceremony, 8am-4pm @ Agate Beach

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Divisions surfers can use longboards or shortboards. No boogie boards. SUPs limited to their own category.

Youth 12 & Under (With or Without Parent)
Stand Up Paddleboard (non-age, non-gender)
Women 13-29 (long or shortboard)
Junior Men 13-18 (long or shortboard)
Women 30+ (long or shortboard)
Men 19-49 (longboard)
Pro/Am Men Shortboard
Men 50+ in Honor of Bear Club Legends (long or shortboard)
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CONTEST WEATHER PROTOCOL

Swell (Subtract feet to account for swell direction)

1-8 ft = No Worries

8-12 ft = Rescue Waverunner on Beach

13+ ft = Contest Cancelled

Wind (Subtract knots to account for wind direction)

0-30 kts = No Worries

30+ kts = Contest Cancelled

Volunteer Behind every successful event there are teams of volunteers who make it happen!

We are trying to recruit as many volunteers as possible to help out with the contest and we need you! Volunteers are needed to assist with contest set-up, parking, registration, party set-up, and contest tear-down. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older. We will do our best to place you in an area you have requested! Volunteers who sign up will be given an official event T-shirt. Thanks in advance – we can’t do it without you!

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Contest Price List Sign up early and save!

Online Price

$40

Online pre-registration ends September 4th at midnight
Save money and assured a spot
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Day-of-Event Price

$50

Spend more
Contest could be full, space is limited
Probably should just register online
*A limited number of Day-Of spots may be available

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Event Sponsors Thank you for all the support!

Presenting Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Super Oscar's
Dutch Brothers
QuickSilver
Roxy
Dakine
Lues Towels
Bernies Dispensary
Agate Beach Motel
Izzy's Pizza
Superbrand Surfboards
Northwest Riders
Ocean Eye Care
Best Western
Blocksurf Performance Surf Gear
Rainbow Sandals
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
Pura Vida Surf Shop
Roby's Furniture
Szabos Steak and Seafood
Thompson Sanitary
XCEL surf products
Newport Physical Therapy
Crush Eyewear
Kreedom
HippyTree
Peak to Peak Events
Become a sponsor

Event FAQS Find Your Answers

What time do festivities begin?

Times to know?

  • Wednesday, September 4: Online pre-registration deadline
  • Friday, September 6: Surf heats will be uploaded to the contest Facebook page
  • Friday, September 6: Packet Pickup, 5pm-7pm @ Ossies Surf Shop
  • Saturday, September 7: Surf Contest, 8am-4pm @ Agate Beach
  • Saturday Evening, September 7: Contest Party, 6pm-10pm @ Ossies Surf Shop
  • Sunday, September 8: Contest Finals and Awards Ceremony, 8am-4pm @ Agate Beach

Are there deal on lodging?

We are able to provide a special 15% off pricing through our partnering hotel, Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn.  Please call the Best Western at 541-265-9411 to make reservations and ask for the Agate Beach Surf Classic discounted rate.  *Limited rooms are available*

What are the prizes?

Division Prizes:

The top two finishers in each division will get a cash award. $150 for 1st place and $50 for 2nd place.

Youth 12 & Under 1st-3rd get trophies and gear. All other youth get medals

Stand Up Paddleboard (non-gender, non-age) 1st & 2nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3rd gets trophy & gear.

Junior Women 13-18 1st & 2nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3rd gets trophy & gear.

Junior Men 13-18 1st & 2nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3rd gets trophy & gear.

Women 19+ 1st & 2nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3rd gets trophy & gear.

Men 20-49 1st & 2nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3rd gets trophy & gear.

Men 50+ 1st & 2nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3rd gets trophy & gear.

 

Which division should I be in?

Divisions – Surfers can use longboards or shortboards. No SUPs or boogie boards

  • 12 & Under Youth (with or without a parent)
  • Stand Up Paddleboard (non-gender, non-age)
  • 13-29 Year Old Women (can use longboards or shortboards)
  • 13-19 Year Old Junior Men (can use longboards or shortboards)
  • 30+ Year Old Women (can use longboards or shortboards)
  • 20-49 Year Old Men (can use longboards or shortboards)
  • 50+ Year Old Men in Honor of Bear Club Legends (can use longboards or shortboards)

What are the formal rules?

Contest Format/Rules

Judging

Surfers will be scored on a point system ranging from 1-10. The surfer’s top two highest scoring wave scores per heat will be counted toward placing.

Criteria

Judges analyze the following elements when scoring waves:

  • Commitment and degree of difficulty
  • Innovative and progressive maneuvers
  • Combination of major maneuvers
  • Variety of maneuvers
  • Speed, power and flow

Scale Utilized

0-1.9        Poor

2.0-3.9     Fair

4.0-5.9   Average

6.0-7.9     Good

8.0-10.0   Excellent

Special Note

  • It is important to remember that the emphasis of certain elements is contingent upon the location and the conditions on the day, as well as changes of conditions during the day. The scale can be adjusted during the day to reflect changing conditions.

Heats/Horns/Flags

Each preliminary heat will be fifteen minutes in duration. Finals will be twenty minutes.

Surfers should check in with the beach captain and get their jerseys fifteen minutes before their heats begin. A single horn blast and a green flag signals the beginning of the heat. A Double horn blast with a yellow flag signals the five minute remaining warning and the paddle out time for the next heat. After a surfer’s heat ends, he/she must not stand up on a wave. The surfer must ride to the beach in the prone position (belly ride in) and should immediately report back to the beach captain to return his/her jersey.

Board Length

Surfers may ride any board type or size desired. No SUPs or boogie boards.

 

Are there weather cancellations?

Swell (Subtract feet to account for swell direction)

1-8 ft = No Worries

8-12 ft = Rescue Waverunner on Beach

13+ ft = Contest Cancelled

Wind (Subtract knots to account for wind direction)

0-30 kts = No Worries

30+ kts = Contest Cancelled

Event Location

Agate Beach
5111 N Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365

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