The 9th edition of the ISA World Para Surfing Championship (WPSC) will return to Huntington Beach on November 3 - 9, 2024. 

Presented by Visit Huntington Beach, the highly successful and record-breaking 2023 edition of the event was held in HB for the first time and featured some of the best performances ever seen in Para Surfing competition, including a perfect 10 from 3-time Winter and Summer Paralympic Gold Medalist Alana Nichols (USA). 

Over 180 athletes representing 27 national teams competed across 9 different Para Surfing Sport Classes in 2023 and the 2024 WPSC will no doubt see more records broken as the ISA furthers its mission to see Para Surfing included in future Paralympic Games.

ISA Para Surfing

Huntington Beach has played a historic role for the sport of surfing, having hosted countless major surfing events. The 2024 ISA World Para Surfing Championship will be the ninth major ISA event held in Surf City USA® after the city hosted four editions of the ISA World Surfing Games in 1984, 1996, 2006, and 2022, the ISA World Juniors in 2005, 2018, and 2019, and the World Para Surfing Championship in 2023. 

  1. Location
  2. Parking
  3. Where to Watch
  4. Schedule of Events
  5. How Athletes are Classified
  6. Participating Athletes

Location

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The event will take place on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier from November 3 to 9, 2024.

 

Parking

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There are numerous parking options near the Pier and in Downtown Huntington Beach. Check out our official parking guide for more information.

Where to Watch

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The live webcast will be streamed HERE from November 3 - 9. Otherwise, catch the action live on the sands of Huntington City Beach.

Schedule of Events

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Event schedule is tentative and subject to change at any time at the ISA's discretion. See the most up-to-date schedule HERE.

November 1: Pre-Event 
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Classification
 
November 2: Pre-Event 
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Classification
9 a.m.: Volunteer Training (Location: Huntington Beach, South Side) 
2 - 4 p.m.: Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy Athlete Activation Event
7 - 9 p.m.: Managers’ Meeting (max of 2 people per team)

November 3: Pre-Event 
9 a.m.: Para Surfing Clinic
1:30 p.m.: Opening Ceremony/ Parade (Location: Pier Plaza, at the end of Main St)
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.: HSS Taco Truck Dinner at HSS
 
November 4: Competition
7 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Competition at South side of Huntington Beach pier 

November 5: Competition
7 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Competition at South side of Huntington Beach pier 

November 6: Competition
7 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Competition at South side of Huntington Beach pier 
5:30 p.m.: Para Surfing Forum @ Athlete Area

November 7: Competition
7 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Competition at South side of Huntington Beach pier 

November 8: Competition
7 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Competition at South side of Huntington Beach pier 

November 9: Competition
Time TBD (estimated 7 a.m - 3:30 p.m.): Final Competition at South side of Huntington Beach pier 
Following the Finals (estimated to be around 3:30 or 4 p.m.): Closing Ceremony @ Pier Plaza

How Athletes are Classified

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The goal of ISA's classification in Para Surfing is to accurately allocate the athlete into their best surf class to ensure a high level of competition and a more leveled playing field, minimizing the impact of impairment on the sport performance. 

Athletes are grouped into one of nine classifications depending on their particular physical conditions. Each classification will crown men's and women's World Champions. 

  • Para Surf Stand 1
  • Para Surf Stand 2
  • Para Surf Stand 3
  • Para Surf Kneel/Upright
  • Para Surf Sit
  • Para Surf Prone 1
  • Para Surf Prone 2
  • Para Surf VI 1
  • Para Surf VI 2

Full details for each classification can be found HERE.

Participating Athletes

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By the Numbers

There are 149 athletes participating from 25 different countries.

Participating Countries
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Czech Republic
  • El Salvador
  • England
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Hawaii
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Mexico
  • Netherlands
  • Portugal
  • Puerto Rico
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • United States
  • Wales