CHURCHES Military Surf Contest
Divisions
The contest is open to Active Duty and Veterans who have an ID card stating their service in the military.
Active Duty ($100 each division)
Longboard
Shortboard
Veteran ($120 each division)
Longboard
Shortboard
Civilian ($140 each division)
Longboard
Shortboard
Individual Camping on the Beach ($100)
ABOUT OUR CONTEST
This is a professionally judged, operated, scored and facilitated event. The organization used to register, judge, score and facilitate this event are judges from the World Surf League and others that do this for a living.
Active-Duty vs. Active-Duty double elimination means that every surfer surfs twice in the age division they sign up in.
Veteran vs. Veteran double elimination means that every surfer surfs twice in the age division they sign up in.
Civilian Groups double elimination means that every surfer surfs twice in this division.
After surfing two heats, those with the top scores move on to progress through more heats of the competition.
Registration price includes Contest shirt, swag bag, 9 meals Thursday night-Sunday noon, one raffle ticket.
Camping is not included in registration.
Using the Stact app on a computer is recommended.
– Once you select your age group and division it will take you back to the top of the selection.
– If you want to camp or buy raffle tickets scroll down and select then repeat for the next item.
– All items will tally at the end allowing you to pay in full.
– If you are purchasing multiple camping spots each will need separate registration form.
The Pendleton Surf Club cannot issue base passes for entry.
Registration closes 10/1.
Event Details
WHEN
October 9-12, 2025
WHERE
Church Beach, San Onofre Campground aboard Camp Pendleton, California.
WHO
Active duty: Must be currently serving in the Armed Services of the United States Military. ID to be shown upon request for eligibility.
Veteran: Authorized patron aboard Camp Pendleton. Defined as Retired ID from Military service. Authorized ID from serving on active duty.
Reserve ID for military service on reserve status. ID to be shown upon request for proof.
Women’s division will be Active Duty, Veteran, Military spouse with ID, DOD with ID.
Event Timeline
October 9
Setup 12:00 noon
October 10
Contest begins 0700 AM
October 11
Contest begins 0700 AM
October 12
Finals Complete by 1200 PM
*Area cleared of campers at 0900 am October 12, 2025*
We are reserving the entire Church parking lot including the parking lot east of the trestle for the event.
MCCS/San Onofre Beach management charges us for all use of the campgrounds, this is why we charge a fee.
We will have parking passes issued upon check-in.
Guests can park in guest parking on the campgrounds elsewhere.
No travel trailers.
We will have the area set up for campfires on the beach, activities and grilling.
If you are including more than 1 Individual for Camping, they/you will need to complete a pay for each person camping with you.