East Coast Surfing Championships Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships

August 17 – 24, 2025
 
Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Catch all the wild wave action at the Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC). It’s the longest running surf competition in the world. For more than 60 years, Virginia Beach has hosted surfers of all ages and skill levels, competing for titles, prizes and epic bragging rights.

The fun goes beyond the shoreline, too. This week-long celebration packs in high-energy activities like BMX stunt shows, beach volleyball, skateboarding and flag football.

Beyond sports, ECSC brings the beach to life with food trucks, drink tents, merch tables and live music. Dive into the surf culture, soak up the vibes, and be part of this Virginia Beach tradition.

Discover

Surf’s always up in Virginia Beach. ECSC isn’t the only wave. The surf scene stays busy year-round.

Neptune’s Surfing Classic

This surf showdown takes center stage in September at the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival.

Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic

Each May, the East Coast’s premier longboard contest hits Virginia Beach.

Surf for the Cure

Held in October, this surf contest and fundraising event makes waves for breast cancer awareness.

Explore

Whether you’re looking to catch your first wave or your hundredth, Virginia Beach is the place to be.

Atlantic Park Surf

Get ready to ride the waves at the first surf lagoon in the U.S. powered by Wavegarden wave-generation technology.

VB Surf Sessions

All-ages surf lessons and camps are led by pros who love the ocean and getting everyone up on a board.

Surf & Adventure

This crew is known for lessons and camps, including a two-day surf camp just for girls and women.

Coastal Edge

Sign up for a one-, two- or three-day surf camp to ride your first waves with confidence.

Ready to hang ten? Virginia Beach is ready for you.

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