Kingscliff Beach will again host the Seas The Day Women’s Surf Festival next month, with the New South Wales Government confirming $110,000 in support for the event as it returns for its fourth year.
Running from 20 to 21 June, the festival has grown into what organisers describe as the world’s largest women’s surfing festival, drawing competitors, families and visitors from across Australia to the state’s North Coast.
The event combines a women’s surf competition with wellness activities, live entertainment and community programs aimed at encouraging broader participation in surfing and ocean based lifestyles.
Organisers say the competition is designed to create a welcoming environment for surfers of different ages and experience levels, with parents also invited to support younger participants in the under 14 divisions.
The weekend program will include surf film screenings, live music, talks from professional surfers and workshops focused on physical and mental wellbeing, including yoga, breath work and ice baths.
The Celebrity Surf Challenge is also set to return, bringing together athletes, media figures and former world champions in support of women’s participation in sport.
Attendance figures from last year suggest the festival continues to grow in profile. Organisers reported more than 15,000 people attended the 2025 event, while 314 women took part in the surfing competition.
Sport Minister Steve Kamper said the government viewed the festival as part of broader efforts to improve access and participation opportunities for women and girls in sport across New South Wales.
“The Minns Labor Government is committed to helping more women and girls take part in and stay involved in sport across NSW,” he said.
“Seas The Day is a fantastic opportunity for female surfers of all ages and abilities to compete or give surfing a go in a supportive, non judgemental environment.”
Women’s Minister Jodie Harrison said the event had become an important platform for community participation and connection through surfing.
“The festival plays an important role in providing a welcoming, pressure free opportunity for women and girls of all ages to grab a board and enjoy the waves,” she said.
North Coast Minister Janelle Saffin said the festival also delivers economic benefits for the region, particularly for local businesses connected to tourism and hospitality.
“Our region has shown incredible resilience over the past year. Events like Seas The Day bring our community together while showcasing our world class breaks to thousands of visitors,” she said.
Surfing Australia chief executive Chris Symington said the festival reflected the continued growth of women’s surfing nationally and the expanding audience around the sport.
“The strong levels of participation, community engagement and performance highlight the positive trajectory the sport is on,” he said.
The government’s support for the festival forms part of wider investment in women’s participation programs, including the Play Her Way strategy and safety initiatives linked to sport and recreation.
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