The Swiss Surfing Championship 2025 will again take place in Loredo y Somo, Spain from the 05. till 10. of October 2025. Are you interested to share some quality time amongst the Swiss Surf Community or do you intend to compete amongst others? Save the date for this unique event. Further information are following soon.
What? When? Wherehere?
Location: Loredo, Spain Competition: 05. – 10. October 2025
Requirements
Everyone with a Swiss passport or a Swiss residency can take part
Students: Unfortunately, there are no official student championships this year. If many students register and time permits, there is the possibility of holding an unofficial Swiss student championship.
06. - 10. October, TBD: Competition @ Playa de Somo
Last Day of Competition, TBD: Price Giving Ceremony & Night of the Champs
Map which shows the competition area and the neighbourhood
Divisions
Main (minimum of 4 inscriptions)
Surf Men (U18 Boys)
Surf Women (U18 Girls)
Junior Boys U16
Junior Girls U16
Junior Boys U14
Junior Girls U14
Longboard
SUP
Other Divisions (minimum of 8 inscriptions)
Master
Others
Prizes
For the best Swiss surfers, trophys and item prizes are awaiting – thanks to our generous sponsors!
Registration
Final deadline for registration is, 28 september (online registration). Places are limited and given on a first come – first served basis. registration is new on liveheats. active membership must be ordered in advance, here only registrations with active membership will be confirmed.
What is the Swiss Surfing Championship? The Swiss Surfing Championship (SSC) is a get together of people who love to surf. It is held annually where surfers from all levels can compete.
A competition? I only surf 4 weeks a year in my vacations, do I have chance? Everybody has a chance. Even if the competition is the main focus of the event, meeting people and having a good time is inevitable. So no matter how good or bad you are, come to the SSC and enjoy a wonderful week surfing with new and old friends!
Who can compete? Everyone with a Swiss passport or a Swiss residency (don´t forget your passport, ID or residence permit) can become Swiss Champion. The only other requirement is to be either a member of the SSA or another Swiss Surfing club.
How is the format? We have 4 main divisions that are held no matter the amount of surfers: Surf Men, Surf Ladies, Junior Boys, Junior Girls. Other divisions are held depending on interest, such as Longboard, Masters, etc. Competition rules can be read in the SSA Competition Rules.
Do I need any equipment? Yes, bring your Surfboard and Wetsuit. If you don ́t own one, you can rent the stuff at any shop in Somo. Unfortunately, we don’t have any special deal this year.
How do I get to Santander / Somo Beach We don´t offer any transfer. Please organize your travel on your own. There are different groups in Facebook such as “Mitsurfgelegenheit” and others to get a cheap transfer to Spain. Kindly look at the different flight search engines if you want to travel by plane. We recommend flying with Edelweiss to Bilbao and travelling on to Loredo from there.
Where do I sleep? If there's an overnight deal with a local provider, we'll let you know here. Otherwise, you can find accommodation options on the usual accommodation platforms.
Do I need a car? The beach is reachable by foot, thus no car is required. Nonetheless, since the champs are held in Spain, it is definitely easier to move around with a car.
I am planing to come in a group, is it a problem? It is not a problem. It is appreciated to bring friends and family. Everyone can profit from the accommodation deal. You can also rent out a house on your own or camp in your van in the near vicinity. It’s always good to have a cheering crowd.
Are there any activities beside surfing? Yes, depending on the swell and weather there will be a lay day or two, where other activities such as a beach cleanup, beach volley or an excursion to a close-by attraction can be organized.
What happens if I get injured? Do I get medical assistance? We have a professional surf teacher at the beach which have to do a first aid course to get their license. Also our judges have a first aid course. Don´t worry, competition beach is a Beach break 🙂
What if the conditions are so bad, that we can´t compete on any day? We have a competition frame of 5 days (Monday – Friday). Normally we need 2-3 days to get all through. The Contest director will decide day by day if the competition takes place or not. However, if 5 days are not surfable at all, we may cancel the competition and refund you the fees. But don´t worry, we never had to cancel the whole event, surf is quite consistence on this time of the year in Cantabria.
Are there any photographers taking action shots from me? There will be photographers, but they will not take pictures for your personal use. Please do not bother them asking for a picture where you are doing a rodeo 360 :P. They are present to provide pictures for the use of Swiss Surfing only.
What will roughly cost me the week? Hard to say. Depending where you are staying and how you are getting to Santander, you can plan with about 550€ for the week. Of course if you come with mates and share an apartment or a tent and cook your own food you can reduce costs. Roughly 500 CHF. We provide an accommodation deal which you can find in “WHERE DO I SLEEP”. The only other costs are the costs getting to Santander. Of course if you come with mates and share an apartment or a tent and cook your own food you can further reduce costs.
What kind of people are coming? Students, passionated globe trotters, families, Swiss living abroad… Basically a bunch of people with a lot of different life experiences that are worth to meet. What is your passion besides surfing?
Are there any prizes I can win? Yes, even a trophy 🙂 Our sponsors and partners provide us with surf boards for the winners and a lot of other goodies, come and find out!
I still have questions which are not mentioned above, who can respond these to me? You can write Dario Müller at any time (dario.mueller@swisssurfing.ch) if you still have questions. He normally answers the E-Mails quite fast 🙂
