PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
13 OCTOBER 2025
The Surfing South Africa Masters Championships will take place at Long Beach, Cape Town, from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 October, marking a full three-day celebration of surfing and competitive spirit.
The event will bring together the country’s most accomplished and experienced surfers, representing regions and generations united by a shared passion for the ocean. Competition days will feature multiple divisions, with heats showcasing experience, style, and the deep passion for competitive surfing that has shaped our community over decades.
Long Beach © Keahlo Van Gysen
Festivities will begin with an opening function at Jack Black Brewery on Wednesday at 6:00 PM, where competitors, supporters, and surfing legends will gather to kick off the weekend in true Masters spirit.
We’re thrilled to welcome 114 competitors from across South Africa, including several household names and champions who have helped define the sport both locally and internationally. Among the lineup are Paul Canning, Greg Emslie, Sean Holmes, the Johnson Brothers, Twiggy Baker, Cass Collier, and Frankie Oberholzer, to name just a few.
Defending champions returning to reclaim their titles include Clinton Gravett (Buffalo City, Over 35),Simon Fish (Ethekwini, O40) Greg Emslie (Buffalo City, O45), Gareth Sepp (Buffalo City, O55), Charlie Reitz (Eden, O50), and Mike Burness (Ethekwini, O60), with all all eager to once again test their mettle in Long Beach’s powerful surf.
The Contest Venue © Keahlo Van Gysen
In 2024, the team event, the Masters Cup, was claimed by Buffalo City. This year, the districts competing for the title are Cape Town Surfriders (CTS), Cape Winelands Surfriders (CW), Eden Surfriders, Buffalo City Surfriders (BC), Ugu, eThekwini (ESA), and Ilembe Surfriders (ILM). The Dave Fish Award for the most consistent surfer throughout the event went to Mike Burness.
The forecast looks very promising, with strong southerly winds and a solid swell predicted, making perfect, contestable conditions for the classic Trestles-style waves that Long Beach is famous for. Spectators can expect exciting, high-performance surfing and a lively atmosphere throughout the weekend.
A huge thank-you goes out to th event supporting partners and sponsors: the Western Cape Government Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, the City of Cape Town, Jack Black Beer, Reef Wetsuits, Advanced Health, and SMTH Shapes, whose continued support makes events like this possible.
We invite everyone to come down, cheer on the competitors, and celebrate the legends and masters of South African surfing, past, present, and future.
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For Surfing South Africa enquiries or event details:
Reza De Nicker, SSA General Manager
e. reza@surfingsouthafrica.co.za
t. 079 373 1964
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Craig Jarvis
e. craig@truthcollective.co.za
t. 082 376 4443
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