Woolworths QLD Grommet Titles wraps up at Coolum Beach with QLD team announced
Lucas Deffenti The winners of the 2021 Woolworths Queensland Grommet Titles - Event Two - were decided in clean, offshore conditions at Coolum...
All you need to know about Tokyo: bringing you up to speed on surfing’s Olympic debut
We’ve all been on the Olympic-train for some time now, but surfing’s integration into the Games has been a work-in-progress for much longer than...
Behind The Lens (Part 1) with Gold Coast photo dynamo Conrad Petzsch-Kunze who takes us through his five favourite photos
Conrad Petzsch-Kunze has always found photography to be the most challenging and rewarding artistic medium. He notes that unpredictable oceans and...
Macro Mike set to fuel the Australian Open of Surfing
Surfing Queensland has announced Macro Mike as the official partner of the Queensland leg of the 2021 Australian Open of Surfing. The Australian...
Behind The Lens: GC photographer Shayne Nienaber takes us behind-the-scenes of his five favourite surf shots
Shayne Nienaber is originally from Durban, South Africa, but made the move to Australia in search of a new life for his family. He settled on the...
Coolum Beach turns on a solid swell for the Woolworths QLD Junior Titles finals
SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND (Sunday 13 June 2021) – The winners of the 2021 Woolworths Queensland Junior Titles – Event One – were decided today in...
Sunshine Coasters win three out of four divisions of the Woolworths QLD Grom Titles in near-perfect conditions at Duranbah Beach
GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Sunday 6 June 2021) – Wow. What a day! The winners of the 2021 Woolworths Queensland Grommet Titles – Event One – were...
The Gold Coast Open x STAB Electric Acid Surfboard Test
Did you hear about, or even better - attend - the Gold Coast Open at Burleigh Heads? As the GCO wrapped for the day on the Sunday afternoon, a STAB...
A discussion with Gold Coast film dynamo Dan Scott on his latest movie/masterpiece, ‘Surfing’
View the trailer here We here at Surfing Queensland were able to catch Dan Scott's latest film 'Surfing' at the recent Gold Coast Open cinema...
Queenslanders Kobie Enright and Curtis Ewing win the 2021 Gold Coast Open in picture perfect conditions at Burleigh Point
BURLEIGH HEADS, QUEENSLAND Wow. What a long weekend. If you were one of the thousands of surf-crazed fans who lined Burleigh Point over the past few...
Big names and plenty more in store for the Gold Coast Open at Burleigh Heads, 1-3 May
GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Thursday 22 April 2021) – Queensland’s highest profile surfing event of 2021, the Gold Coast Open, is set to run at...
Behind The Lens: Kane Brown talks us through five of his favourite photos
Kane Brown is a twenty-six-year-old photographer who has been shooting for roughly ten years. He owes his style to the Sunshine Coast environment he...
Lethbridge and Pollard double-up on wins and bring the Volkswagen Queensland Surf Festival to a close
Emily Lethbridge, Bowie Pollard. Photo: Surfing Queensland | Mitchell Shepherd SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND (Sunday 28 March 2021) – The 2021...
Sun, surf and classic Kombis: longboarding finals wrap up at Coolum Beach
Josh Constable. Photo: Surfing Queensland | Mitchell Shepherd SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND (Saturday 27 March 2021) – The 2021 Volkswagen...
Luke Jackson takes out two Queensland bodyboarding titles in perfect conditions at Coolum Beach
Luke Jackson. Photo: Surfing Queensland | Mitchell Shepherd Daniel Leyshon. Photo: Surfing Queensland | Mitchell Shepherd SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND...
Coolum Beach turns on the waves for Queensland Stand-Up-Paddleboarders
Dimity Faulkner. Photo: Surfing Queensland | Mitchell Shepherd Keale Dorries and Brea Wright. Photo: Surfing Queensland | Mitchell Shepherd SUNSHINE...
Sunshine Coaster Trevor Tripcony takes out two Masters wins at Volkswagen Queensland Surf Festival
Trevor Tripcony. Photo: Surfing Queensland | Mitchell Shepherd Daniel Domrow. Photo: Surfing Queensland | Mitchell Shepherd SUNSHINE COAST,...
Sunshine Coast locals crowned the first state champions of the 2021 Volkswagen Queensland Surf Festival
Giorgia Lorentson. Photo: Surfing Queensland / Mitchell Shepherd Taj Stokes. Photo: Surfing Queensland / Mitchell Shepherd SUNSHINE COAST,...
Strong surf forecast for start of 2021 Volkswagen Queensland Surf Festival kicking off on Saturday 20 March at Coolum
GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Thursday 18 March 2021) – The 2021 Volkswagen Queensland Surf Festival is set to begin this weekend, kicking off nine days...
Pro surfing returns to Queensland with Burleigh Heads to host a new-look Gold Coast Open
GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Friday 12th March 2021) – Surfing Queensland is set to host a new-look Gold Coast Open at Burleigh Heads from 1-3 May....
Surfing Queensland and The Point Coolum Beach partner for Sunshine Coast events
Surfing Queensland has partnered with exclusive holiday accomodation provider, The Point Coolum Beach, for its Sunshine Coast events throughout the...
Surfing Queensland announces Andy King as Talent Pathway Head Coach
Surfing Queensland today announced Andy King as its new Talent Pathway Head Coach. Andy's experience includes working as Head Coach for the Red...
Volkswagen jumps on board the Queensland Surf Festival
GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Friday 26 February 2021) – Surfing Queensland today announced Volkswagen Group as the official supporter of the...
Surfing Queensland and Queensland Government road safety campaign appeals to young drivers to leave their phones alone
GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Thursday 25th February 2021) – Surfing Queensland today announced its success as a Community Road Safety Grant...
Behind The Lens: photographer Dan Hayward takes us through some of his favourite shots
Come Behind the Lens with Sunshine Coast-based surf photographer, Dan Hayward.
Surfing Queensland Committed to Delivering Sports Development Pathway
GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Monday 15th February 2021) – Surfing Queensland acknowledges media reports suggesting the World Surf League may...
Instagram Wildcard Selections as part of Rip Curl GromSearch National Final at Melbourne’s URBNSURF Wave Pool
The Rip Curl GromSearch National Final will be held in Victoria at URBNSURF Melbourne on March 15th, 2021. Seventy-two of the best junior surfers...
Tai Jenison Talks Us Through His Upcoming Film “Home Bros”
What do you get when you combine three of the Sunshine Coasts biggest talents, a world class filmer and an incredible run of waves? Cooper...
Behind The Lens With Travis Johnson
Introducing our second installment of ‘Behind The Lens’ – where we sit down with some of Queensland’s best surfing photographers and they talk us...
2021 Surfing Queensland Event Calendar Announced
Surfing Queensland is pleased to announce the Event Calendar for 2021 as we look forward to another year of incredible events! All tentative dates...
Six Champions have been crowned at Coolum Beach on the final day of the 2020 Rip Curl GromSearch
Wednesday 16th December 2020, Sunshine Coast: The world-renowned Rip Curl GromSearch series has come to a close today at Coolum Beach and six...
Finalists decided as Alexandra Headland produces perfect conditions on day two of the 2020 Rip Curl GromSearch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Tuesday 15th December 2020, Sunshine Coast: The world-renowned Rip Curl GromSearch series continued today at Alexandra...
2020 Rip Curl GromSearch Series Kicks off at pumping Alex Headland!
Monday 14h December 2020, Sunshine Coast: The world-renowned Rip Curl GromSearch series kicked off today at Alexandra Headland in pumping 4-6 foot...
Under 14’s Charge Massive Alexandra Headland on Finals Day of the Woolworths Surfer Groms
Sunshine Coast, Queensland (Saturday, 12th December 2020) – The Under 14 champions have been crowned today at the Sunshine Coast leg and final day...
Five Champions Crowned on Day One of the Woolworths Surfer Groms at pumping Alexandra Headland
Sunshine Coast, Queensland (Saturday, 12th December 2020) – Five individual champions have been crowned today at the Sunshine Coast leg of the 2020...
2020 Rip Curl GromSearch Series to kick off next week on the Sunshine Coast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ22BaiNjpE&t=28s Check out the highlights from the 2019 Rip Curl Gromsearch here! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -...
Sunshine Coast to Host Woolworths Surfer Groms Series Finale
Sunshine Coast, Queensland (Tuesday, 8th December, 2020) Queensland's next generation of surfing superstars are set to compete in this weekend’s...
Surfers Rescue 24/7 Set To Save Lives on Queensland’s Beaches
60 recreational surfers will learn valuable life saving skills as part of the Surfers Rescue 24/7 trial program.Image Credit: Ethan Smith / Surfing...
Groms Shine On Finals Day at the Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp!
Gold Coast, Queensland (Sunday, 22nd November 2020) – Seven individual champions have been crowned today at the Gold Coast leg of the 2020...
Incredible Surfing Displayed On Opening Day Of The Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland (Saturday, 21st November 2020) – The stage is set for an exciting finals day at the Gold Coast leg of the 2020 Woolworths...
Junior Surfing Stars Set To Light Up The Gold Coast As The Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp Kicks Off Tomorrow
Gold Coast, Queensland (Friday, 20th November, 2020) The stage has been set for Queensland's best junior surfers who will begin their...
Junior Surfing Stars Set to Shine on the Gold Coast For The QLD Woolworths Surfer Groms Comps Series Opener
Gold Coast, Queensland (Tuesday, 17th November, 2020) Queensland's next generation of surfing superstars are set to compete in this weekend’s...
Ride Them All with Landen Smales
Landen Smales is an incredibly talented surfer at only 13 years old. In 2020, he finished runner up in the QLD Under 14 Shortboard Titles as well as...
Behind The Lens with Josh Bystrom
Introducing our new segment 'Behind The Lens' - where we sit down with some of Queensland's best surfing photographers and they talk us through some...
“Aaron Kelly takes flight and Dimity Stoyle grooves her way to victory at the Gold Coast Pro”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gold Coast, Queensland (Sunday, 1st November 2020) – Aaron Kelly (Sunshine Beach) and Dimity Stoyle (Maroochydore) have...
Top Seeds Dominate Opening Day Of Australian Open Of Surfing – Gold Coast Pro
Gold Coast, Queensland (Saturday, 31st October 2020) – Top seeds have dominated the opening day of the Australian Open of Surfing (Gold Coast Pro),...
Australian Open Of Surfing – Gold Coast Pro Kicks Off Tomorrow
104 of Queensland’s top surfers set to do battle for $5,000 in prize money 1.5 meter easterly swell predicted with moderate northwesterly winds...
Australian Open Of Surfing – Gold Coast Pro Kicks Off This Weekend
Australian Open Of Surfing - Gold Coast Pro Kicks Off This Weekend Gold Coast, Queensland (Monday, 26th...
Mikey Wright and Isabella Nichols Claim Dominating Victories at The Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast
Mikey Wright and Isabella Nichols have taken epic wins at the Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coastin pumping surf at South Stradbroke...
GREEN ALERT: Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast Called On For Tuesday, October 6
The World Surf League (WSL) Australian Grand Slam of Surfing series has issued a Green Alert for the Boost Mobile Pro Gold...