The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) is the largest amateur surfing organization in the world, dedicated to promoting family, fitness, and a lifelong love for the ocean. Their family-oriented programs inspire healthy, active lifestyles, with generations of surfers competing side by side.
Today, the ESA organizes events across 22 districts, covering nearly 2,000 miles of coastline from Maine down to Florida, Alabama, and even the Great Lakes. All powered by passionate volunteers who keep the surfing spirit alive!
Catch the action, feel the waves, and be part of the community!
Learn more or register today at surfesa.org.
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ESA/CNC 2026 Contest Schedule
*Subject to change*
- Contest #2 April 11th Oceana Pier, AB
- Marsh’s Surf Shop AB Surf Shop & Subtopics
April 24th -25th Mid Atlantic Regionals, Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC
- Contest #3 May 16th Surf City Pier
- 50 South Surf Shop & Shaka Taco
- Contest #4 June 13th Bogue Pier, Emerald Isle, NC
- Fish Hut Grill & Harmony Surf Shop
- Contest #5 August 8th Salter Path, NC Driveway
- Fish Hut Grill & Thirsty Surfer
August 17th-22 ECSC Virginia Beach, VA
- Contest #6 August 29th Surf City Pier
- On Shore Surf Shop, 50 South Surf Shop & Shaka Taco
Sept. 20th-26th Easterns, Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC
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2026 Local Sponsors
Marsh’s Surf Shop*Carteret Vision*Moore’s Auto Clinic*Harmony Surf Shop
Fish Hut Grill*Thirsty Surfer*AB Surf Shop*Subtopics*Shibumi Shades
Sunshine Cleaners*On Shore Surf Shop*Shaka Taco*WMJV the Wave