Surfing South Australia is proud to announce the athletes to represent South Australia at the 2026 Australian Junior Surfing Titles, to be held in the world-class waves of Margaret River, Western Australia, later this year.
The Australian Junior Surfing Titles are Australia’s premier junior surfing event, bringing together the nation’s best young surfers as they compete for Australian titles and showcase the next generation of elite surfing talent.
Team selection follows a strong season of competition across Surfing South Australia’s junior pathway, including the Junior Surfing Festival, where surfers battled across multiple events to earn valuable ranking points and secure their place on the South Australian team.
Representing South Australia is a significant achievement and reflects the dedication, commitment and hard work each athlete has shown throughout the season. Surfing South Australia congratulates every team member on their selection and wishes them every success as they compete against the country’s best junior surfers.
2026 South Australian Junior State Team
Under 18 Boys
- Mitchell Henderson
- Raimundo Diaz
Under 18 Girls
- Priya Jakhwal
- Julieta Diaz
Under 16 Boys
- Phoenix Ochota
- Ozi Howorth
Under 16 Girls
- Isla Kindstrom
- Zephyr Jones
Under 14 Boys
- Felix Kindstrom
- Chilli Jones
Under 14 Girls
- Sunny Washington
School Surfing Teams
South Australia will also be represented in the Australian School Surfing Championships, with the following schools and athletes selected:
Under 19 Boys
Sports College SA
- Mitchell Henderson
Under 19 Girls
Cardijn College
- April Koch
- Jessica Dean
Under 16 Boys
Sacred Heart College
- Phoenix Ochota
- Ozi Howorth
Under 16 Girls
Seaford Secondary School
- Lola Jackson
Surfing South Australia extends its congratulations to all athletes, their families, coaches and clubs who have supported their journey throughout the season.
The organisation also acknowledges the invaluable contribution of its event officials, judges, volunteers and supporters who help provide the opportunities for South Australia’s young surfers to develop and compete at the highest level.
We look forward to following the team’s journey to Margaret River and wish every athlete the very best as they proudly wear the South Australian colours on the national stage.
Congratulations Team South Australia!
