Para Surfing

Surfing Australia is committed to taking an active role in the development and advancement of Para Surfing in Australia to ensure Australians living with a disability have access to waves, and the ability to compete on a regular basis. 

The Para Surf Committee has been established to assist Surfing Australia, to build on the existing participation, advocacy and high performance pathways which already exist, with a clear aim to position the sport for eligibility for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.  

There are currently 9 Para surfing classifications which are determined by the ISA. To see the up to date classifications and please find them here :

Para surfing resources

ISA Para Surfing Classification

2020 ISA Para Surfing Rulebook

Association of Adaptive Surfing Professionals 
The AASP hold a 3 leg global Para Surf Tour, with annual events in Byron Bay, Hawaii and California.

ISA Para Surfing
ISA Para Surfing – the ISA are responsible for holding the World Titles for Para Surfing each year.

Para Surfing National Titles

Forward Ability Support, Bright Sky Australia and 4x World Para Surfing Champion Sam Bloom Take to URBNSURF for a Historic SCI Surf Session.

Forward Ability Support and BrightSky Australia, in partnership with four-time World Para Surfing Champion Sam Bloom, hit URBNSURF Sydney this week for a historic spinal cord injury surf session as part of the Live Well Together Program. Credits: Matt Dunbar The...

2025 ISA World Para Surfing ChampionshipTeam Announcement

urfing Australia is proud to announce the 13 adaptive surfers selected to represent the Irukandjis at the 2025 ISA World Para Surfing Championship to be held at Oceanside, California, on November 2-7, 2025.The team includes a mix of seasoned champions and exciting new...

2024 ISA World Para Surfing Championship – Team Irukandjis Announcement

Surfing Australia is proud to announce the 11 adaptive surfers selected to represent the Irukandjis at the 2024 ISA World Para Surfing Championship to be held at Huntington Beach, California, on November 3-9, 2024.The team includes a mix of seasoned champions and...

Surfing Australia Q&A with Matt Formston

Matt Formston is arguably the world’s greatest blind surfer. Diagnosed with Macular Dystrophy at age five, Matt has lived life with only three percent of his vision. But it hasn’t slowed him down. In fact, it has spurred him on to greatness. A multiple para-cyling and...

Byron Bay to host the Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship

Bryon Bay will host the Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship between March 26 - 30 in a huge win for the region. The event will be an official stop on the Adaptive Surfing Professionals World Championship Tour.  In another huge announcement, the Australian...

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