Kingscliff Beach will again take centre stage next month as the world’s largest women’s surfing festival returns to the NSW North Coast.
Running from 20–21 June 2026, the Seas The Day Women’s Surf Festival is expected to draw thousands of competitors and visitors to the Tweed Coast, delivering a boost to local tourism, hospitality and small businesses.
Now in its fourth year, the festival has become a major event on the North Coast calendar, celebrating women’s participation in surfing while showcasing the region’s world-class beaches and coastal lifestyle.
Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin said the festival highlighted the region’s strong connection to surfing and would provide an important economic boost.
“The North Coast is the heart of Australian surfing, and I am thrilled to see Kingscliff once again take centre stage for the world’s largest women’s surfing festival,” Saffin said.
“Our region has shown incredible resilience over the past year. Events like Seas The Day bring our community together while showcasing our world-class breaks to thousands of visitors who, in turn, provide a vital boost to our local businesses and regional economy.”
The free, family-friendly event will feature women’s surf competitions, live music, entertainment, surf film screenings and wellness activities, alongside talks from professional surfers and leaders in sustainability, photography and health.
The Celebrity Surf Challenge will also return, bringing together world champions, Olympians and media personalities in support of women in sport.
Festivalgoers will be able to participate in yoga, breathwork and ice bath workshops, while younger surfers can take part in a supportive and pressure-free competition environment.
Last year’s event attracted more than 15,000 attendees and 314 competitors, making it the festival’s biggest year to date.
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said the event encouraged more women and girls to participate in sport.
“Seas The Day is a fantastic opportunity for female surfers of all ages and abilities to compete or give surfing a go in a supportive, non-judgemental environment,” Kamper said.
“I encourage all female surfers, and anyone interested in surfing and wellness, to seize the day and be part of the world’s largest surfing event.”
Surfing Australia CEO Chris Symington said the event had become a key fixture on the national surfing calendar.
“It is a privilege to see the NRMA Insurance Seas The Day return to Kingscliff Beach for its fourth consecutive year,” Symington said.
“The event has become a key moment on the surfing calendar, reflecting the continued growth, strength and professionalism of women’s surfing in Australia.”
The event forms part of the State Government’s broader push to increase women’s participation in sport through initiatives including the Play Her Way Strategy.
More information is available on the Seas The Day Women’s Surf Festival website.
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