Varkala surfing championship

East Coast Pro Tour: Following a historic year that saw Indian surfers clinch the first set of quotas for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan, the Surfing Federation of India (SFI) is doubling down on efforts to provide maximum ocean time for the country’s top surfers. With exposure trips in the pipeline, the governing body has also announced an extensive national event calendar to ensure optimal preparation ahead of the sport’s debut at the prestigious continental games.

The SFI has officially released the 2025 National Surfing and Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Event Calendar, marking another milestone in the sport’s rapid growth in India. After a breakthrough 2024, which saw India achieve significant milestones on both national and international fronts, the upcoming season is set to strengthen the country’s position in global surfing.

The 2025 calendar features nine national-level competitions across Surfing and SUP, strategically held across key coastal regions to enhance competitive exposure and training for India’s surfers.