WOLLONGONG, NSW (August 31, 2025): The Australian Shortboard Titles presented by SafeStyle concluded today at Sandon Point, NSW, with outstanding conditions and the final champions crowned.
The level of surfing on display throughout the weekend was nothing short of high performance, packed with progressive aerial maneuvers, explosive turns, and powerful carves across all divisions. This event continues to set the benchmark for high-performance shortboard surfing in Australia.
Surfing Australia Contest Director Glen Elliott says this has been one of the most memorable finals days in quite some time:
“Sandon Point turned on the magic for Finals Day. After anticipating a rise in swell yesterday, competitors and spectators were rewarded this morning with perfect conditions – blue skies, a pulsing groundswell, and 4–5 foot, long, winding walls with hollow sections that provided a spectacular canvas for high-performance surfing. These were some of the best finals day conditions in recent memory, ensuring that being crowned an Australian Shortboard Champion today will be a truly coveted and unforgettable achievement.
The Championships have enjoyed an incredible five days in Wollongong. The Masters divisions opened the week in style at McCauley’s Beach, with consistent waves setting the stage for three days of action before eight new Australian Champions were crowned on Friday.
Adding to the excitement, this year marked a historic first with the introduction of the Over-30s division. The debut proved an instant success, with former professionals Dean Bowen (NSW) and Serena Brooke (QLD) showcasing their experience and skill to dominate the new category, adding yet another highlight to an already outstanding week of competition.”
ISA World Masters Silver Medalist, Serena Brooke (Noosa Heads, QLD), overcome Brittani Nicholl (NSW), by 2.03 pts to claim the championship in the Thermos Women’s Over 30s.
“I haven’t done an Australian Championship in 30 years — it’s been a long time. I decided to do the comp again for a chance to represent Australia, and while I had a shocker in the Over 40s, I’m really glad I came through with the win in the Over 30s. I had to take it up a notch, but I got it done. It was great having so many friends here supporting me.”
Congratulations to the Queensland Shortboard Team on their amazing performance!
About the 2025 Australian Surf Championships:
The shortboard divisions of the 2025 Australian Surf Championships are held as a stand-alone event on Dharawal Country, along the stunning South Coast Line in New South Wales.
Winners in the Men & Women Over 40’s, Over 50’s and Over 60’s will earn a spot in the Australian surfing team, the Irukandjis, for next year’s International Surfing Association (ISA) World Master Surfing Championships in 2026.
For more information, please visit https://australiansurfchampionships.com/shortboard/.
Entry to the Australian Shortboard Titles presented by SafeStyle is by state qualification or invitation as a wildcard.
The 2025 Australian Shortboard Titles presented by SafeStyle are supported Jim Beam, Thermos, Everything Fleet, Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort, Surfers For Climate, and Destination Wollongong.
