The World Dog Surfing Championships return in person on August 1, 2026
Photo from 2022 Dog Surfing World Championship, Pacifica CA, 6 August 2022. Photo by Jack Owicki.
TasteTV is happy to announce that the Annual World Dog Surfing Championships (SM) will take place on August 1st, 2026, in Pacifica on the Northern California coast, outside of San Francisco.
Saturday August 1, 2026
Time: 9am – 2:00 pm PST
Linda Mar Beach
Pacifica, CA
The World Championships for Dog Surfing take place on the Northern California coast — where the concept for the dog surfing sport originated — bringing together the best in local and international dog surfing talent. The world’s top dog surfers as well as amateurs are invited to bring home the gold.
Top dog surfers as well as happy amateurs are invited to bring home the Golden Surfie Award. During the event there will be a number of activities including the surf competition, dog beach fashion contest, dog adoptions, partner tents and activities, and more.
