International Surf Festival in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance

The 63rd annual International Surf Festival returns to Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance with five days of ocean sports, lifeguard competitions and community celebration. Presented by BEACHSPORT.org along with the Chambers of Commerce and Cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the free festival draws spectators of all ages to watch surfing, bodysurfing, volleyball, paddleboard racing, dory racing and lifeguard relays up and down the South Bay coastline.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, July 29 through Sunday, August 2, 2026
Time: Varies by event, see full schedule below
Location: Manhattan Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach Pier, Torrance Beach and King Harbor Yacht Club in Redondo Beach
Cost: Free to watch, registration required for competitors
Ages: All ages, family friendly (Jr. 6-Man Volleyball is ages 12 to 18)
Organizer: BEACHSPORT.org with the Chambers of Commerce and Cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance, and the LA County Fire Department
Registration: Required for competitors at surffestival.org, walk-ins welcome for spectators

Full Schedule

Wednesday, July 29
5:30pm: King Harbor Youth Sailing Event, King Harbor Yacht Club
6:00pm: LA County Lifeguard Medal of Valor Dinner, King Harbor Yacht Club

Friday, July 31
9:00am: Charlie Saikley Volleyball Tournament (6-Man/6-Woman), Manhattan Beach Pier
7:30pm: LA County Lifeguard Championships, Hermosa Beach Pier, North side

Saturday, August 1
6:45am: International Bodysurfing Championship, Manhattan Beach Pier, North side
7:30am: Surfing Championships, Manhattan Beach Pier, South side
8:00am: Oceans Seven Paddleboard Race, Torrance Beach
8:00am: Dick Fitzgerald Two-Mile Beach Run, Hermosa Beach Pier, North side
9:00am: Charlie Saikley Volleyball Tournament (6-Man/6-Woman), Manhattan Beach Pier
9:30am: Paul Matthies Dory Race, Hermosa Beach Pier (8:30am check-in)
1:00pm: South Bay Youth Swims and Paddles, Hermosa Beach Pier, North side
7:00pm: Southern California Lifeguard Championship Events, Hermosa Beach Pier, North side

Sunday, August 2
7:30am: Velzy-Stevens Pier-to-Pier Paddleboard Championship, Manhattan Beach Pier, North side
9:00am: California Beach Volleyball, Hermosa Beach Pier, North side
9:00am: Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim, Hermosa Beach Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier (no race day entries)
9:00am: Jr. 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament (ages 12-18), Manhattan Beach Pier, South side

Official event website: https://www.surffestival.org

DISCLOSURE: Event schedules are subject to change. Please contact the event host or venue to confirm event details.

Date
Aug 01 2026
Ongoing...
Time
All Day

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