Top Dogs Ride Waves at Annual World Dog Surfing Championships
Nearly 20 dogs will compete in size-based heats and human-assisted events, with judges scoring rides, balance and tricks for a grand prize.
- On Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, the 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships took place at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, California, with nearly 20 dogs showcasing their surfing skills.
- Dogs compete in various "heats" throughout the day, with Judges scoring each participant on ride length, wave size, confidence, balance, and extra tricks.
- Sophia Sadlowski of Huntington Beach, California, brought her Miniature Pinscher, Rusty, who began surfing at four months old. "And then... he didn't want to get off," Sadlowski said.
- Competitors will retreat to Puerto Restaurant for an "Apres Surf" gathering featuring food, drinks, and a meet-and-greet until 5 p.m.
- The contest in Pacifica includes a pet adoption event and fundraising for local animal charities, supporting the ongoing welfare of dogs in the region.
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PACIFICA, California, USA (AP) — The most prominent dogs dominated the waves on Saturday at the Canino Surf World Championship, while hundreds of spectators applauded and barked from the beach in northern California. From small spaniels to large tillers, the dogs were evaluated for factors such as how long they could stay on the board, the size of the wave and their confidence. In their tenth year, the contest, held in Pacifica, about 22 kilomet…
Surf's Pup! Canine competitors ride to glory at Dog Surfing Championship
The 10th Annual Dog Surfing Championship in Pacifica, California, drew crowds as dogs of all sizes competed in the waves alongside their human handlers. Despite high surf warnings, the event proceeded safely without interruption, with canine champions crowned in each size category.
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Top dogs ride waves at annual World Dog Surfing Championships
Dogs are catching waves at the World Dog Surfing Championships in Northern California. Spectators cheer as canines of all sizes compete, judged on wave size, board time and confidence.
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