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Mark your calendars the Rip Curl Nationals returns May 8–10, 2026 in Tofino, BC.

Event guide:

The competition will take place May 8 – 10, 2026 at Cox Bay in Tofino, British Columbia, bringing together Canada’s top surfers to compete for national titles and qualification opportunities within Surf Canada’s High Performance pathway.

The Rip Curl Nationals will also serve as the Canadian qualifying event for the ISA World Surfing Games, helping determine the athletes who will represent Canada on the international stage.