South Australia’s stunning Fleurieu Peninsula will host the prestigious Australian Junior Surfing Titles in 2025, marking an exciting chapter for the nation’s premier junior surfing event. Scheduled to take place from 23rd – 30th November 2025, this elite event brings over 250 of the nation’s most talented junior surfers to iconic surf locations, including Middleton, Victor Harbor, Waitpinga, and Parsons Beaches.
Last held in these waters in 2018, this highly anticipated competition will showcase Australia’s brightest young surfers and is the final major counting event on the Surfing Australia National Junior Series, valued at 12000 rankings points. The male and female champions in the U16 and U18 divisions will earn the honour of representing Team Irukandjis at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in 2026, making this event the pinnacle of the Junior surfing pathway in Australia.
“South Australia’s pristine coastline offers great surfing conditions, and the Fleurieu Peninsula is the perfect destination to celebrate the talent and passion of Australia’s junior surfers,” said Surfing Australia Chief of Sport – Events, Participation & Community, Luke Madden. “The last time the Australian Junior Surfing Titles were hosted in South Australia was 2018, and we thank the South Australian Tourism Commission and Surfing South Australia for their support, enabling us to bring it back. We’re thrilled to bring this iconic event to a region deeply connected to the ocean and surfing culture, showcase a new destination for all competitors, families and friends as well as inspire the next generation of local junior surfers”
The Fleurieu Peninsula, offers a dynamic and challenging arena for competitors looking to earn their place on a prestigious honor roll, joining the ranks of current and former World Tour competitors such as 8-time World Champion Stephanie Gilmore, Molly Picklum, Sally Fitzgibbons, Laura Enever, Tyler Wright, Nikki Van Dijk, Coco Cairns, Owen Wright, 2012 World Champion Joel Parkinson, 3-time World Champion Mick Fanning, and Reef Heazlewood.
This region characterized by rugged coastlines and pristine waters, is complemented by easy accessibility and a tight surfing community. Additionally, the Fleurieu Peninsula’s mild November weather ensures optimal conditions for both surfers and the event. The thriving tourism infrastructure, including accommodation, dining, and recreational activities, makes it an ideal destination for competitors, families, and fans alike.
“There is no better place to host the Australian Junior Surfing Titles than in our glorious Fleurieu Peninsula,” said South Australian Minister for Tourism, Zoe Bettison. “I look forward to welcoming hundreds of the country’s best junior surfers as well as their support teams and families to our pristine beaches, which locals already know to be the best in the world. There is no doubt that South Australia is the nation’s sporting destination of choice for both athletes and spectators, and hosting the Australian Junior Surfing Titles in November will only further cement this reputation.“
About the Australian Junior Surfing Titles:
The Australian Junior Surfing Titles encompass individual divisions for U14 – U18 junior men and women and a school surfing division for U16 – U19 (MR Shield) junior men and women.
Champions in U16 and U18 men and women earn a spot on the Irukandjis team to represent Australia at the 2026 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship.
Event website https://australianjuniorsurfingtitles.com.
The Australian Junior Surfing Titles are supported proudly by the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC)
