The ISA World Surfing Games (WSG) is the flagship event of the International Surfing Association, bringing together the best national surf teams from around the world.

It showcases shortboard surfing, the Olympic discipline, and in Olympic qualification years, it also serves as a pathway to the Games.

For information on qualification click on the selection criteria link.

The ISA World Junior Surfing Championship (WJSC) is the premier event for surfers under the age of 18. It has long been recognised as the breeding ground for future stars of the sport, with many world champions and Olympians first making their mark in this competition.

Qualification for this event is the Australian Junior Titles with winners of U16 and U18 automatically securing their place on Team Australia. Places are then offered to the top ranked Australian Junior in each age group taken from the national Ranking. The final place is by wildcard selection.

The ISA World Para Surfing Championship (WPSC) is one of the leading events for adaptive surfers.

Athletes compete in multiple classification categories, including prone, kneel, stand, and visually impaired divisions. The championship highlights inclusivity and provides global visibility for surfers with disabilities, making it one of the ISA’s fastest-growing competitions.

The qualification event for Team Australia is the Australian Para Surfing Titles.

ISA World Masters Surfing Championship (WMSC) celebrates athletes aged 40 and above, with age-group divisions such as Masters, Grand Masters, Kahuna, and Grand Kahuna.

The competition often features legendary surfers and former champions, blending a competitive environment with camaraderie and a celebration of surfing’s heritage.

The qualification event for Team Australia is the Australian Shortboard Titles.

The ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship (WLSC) is dedicated to traditional longboarding, a discipline that emphasizes style, grace, and flow over raw power.

It attracts competitors from both professional tours and grassroots longboard communities.

Qualification for Team Australia is the winner of the Open Men and Women’s division of the Australian Longboard Titles. The final places are decided by wildcard.

The ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) combines three disciplines: SUP surfing, SUP racing, and paddleboard racing.

Racing includes distance, technical, sprint, and team relay formats, while SUP surfing emphasizes wave-riding performance.

The qualification event for Australia is the Australian SUP Titles