Agate Beach Surf Classic

September 9-10, 2023

Agate Beach - Oregon

Contest Starts at 8am on Saturday!

Agate Beach Surf Classic 2023 Contest is Back!

Newport Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the annual Agate Beach Surf Classic presented by Ossies Surf Shop, 10 Barrel Brewing Company, and Newport News Times! 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 $60 and Day Before Registration is $70.

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 13-19 (long or shortboard)

Women 20+ (long or shortboard)

Pro/Am Men (shortboard only)

Junior Men 13-19 (long or shortboard)

Men 20-49 (longboard only)

Men 50+ in Honor of Bear Club Legends (long or shortboard)

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!

Contest Price List Sign up early and save!

Online Price

$60

Online pre-registration ends September 5 at midnight

Save money and assured a spot

No stress

Easy to complete

Day-of-Event Price

$70

Spend more

Contest could be full, space is limited

Probably should just register online

*A limited number of Day-Of spots may be available

Event Sponsors Thank you for all the support!

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Event FAQS Find Your Answers

What time do festivities begin?

Times to know?

Wednesday, September 8: Online pre-registration closes
Friday, September 10: Surf heats will be uploaded to the contest website and Facebook page
Friday, September 10: Packet Pickup, 5pm-7pm @ Ossies Surf Shop
Saturday, September 11: Surf Contest, 8am-4pm @ Agate Beach
Saturday Evening, September 11: Contest Party, 6pm-9pm @ Ossies Surf Shop
Sunday, September 12: Contest Finals and Awards Ceremony, 8am-4pm @ Agate Beach

Are there deal on lodging?

TBA

What are the prizes?

Division Prizes:

The top two finishers in each division will get a cash award. $100 for 1st place and $50 for 2nd place.

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

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

Women 13-19 1^st & 2^nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3^rd gets trophy & gear.

Junior Men 13-19 1^st & 2^nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3^rd gets trophy & gear.

Women 20+ 1^st & 2^nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3^rd gets trophy & gear.

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

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

Which division should I be in?

Divisions

12 & Under Youth (with or without a parent)
Stand Up Paddleboard (non-gender, non-age)
13-19 Year Old Junior Women (longboards or shortboards)
20+ Year Old Women (longboards or shortboards)
Pro/Am Men Shortboard (shortboards only)
13-19 Year Old Junior Men (longboards or shortboards)
20-49 Year Old Men (longboards only)
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