HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., USA (Wednesday, June 28, 2023) - The Wallex US Open of Surfing Presented by Pacifico will return to the southside of the Huntington Beach Pier to host the beloved Southern California beachside festival and competition from July 29 through August 6, 2023. One of the largest action sports festivals in the world, the nine-day event will feature a full calendar of engaging creative activities for the entire family to enjoy. All festivities throughout the window are free and open to the public.
The Wallex US Open of Surfing is the fourth stop on the 2023 World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series, where surfers showcase their talents for the chance to qualify for the following season of the elite-level Championship Tour (CT). The US Open of Surfing will also host the Huntington Beach Longboard Classic, the first of four stops on the 2023 WSL Longboard Tour. Each day, the WSL Tours and Competition team will determine the schedule of events for these competitions.
Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW) winner of the 2022 US Open of Surfing. - WSL / Morris
US Open To Host Stop No. 4 on the Challenger Series and Stop No. 1 on the WSL Longboard Tour
The Challenger Series is the battleground where surfers compete to qualify for the prestigious CT and is made up of 80-man and 48-woman fields. Surfers compete for a chance to advance to the elite CT by finishing within the Top 10 men's and Top 5 women's rankings by the end of this year's six-event season.
The WSL Longboard Tour celebrates traditional lines of surfing with updated and progressive approaches and crowns the men's and women's Longboard World Champions each season. The Huntington Beach Longboard Classic is the first of four stops on the 2023 World Longboard Tour, and 5,000 points will be on the line.
Catch the Wave of Excitement on the Southside of the Huntington Beach Pier for US Open Festivities
Huntington Beach will host surf fans from around the world for the Wallex US Open of Surfing. This Southern California beach town is known for its 100 years of surf history and culture.
The US Open of Surfing is one of the largest surfing festivals in the world, known for its community-focused activities and beachside entertainment. As such, fans can expect more than just a surfing competition, as the US Open's festival-style setup will include activities and experiences for the whole family.
The event window will include WSL One Ocean activations, beach games, food trucks, live music, surfboard shaping, WSL Rising Tides, athlete signings, and more.
Nitro Circus' ‘Full Throttle FMX' show will feature world-class athlete Beau Bamburg - WSL / Nitro Circus
US Open Introduces Newest Addition to Weekend Lineup: Nitro Circus' ‘Full Throttle FMX' on July 29 and August 5
This year's edition of the US Open of Surfing is thrilled to unveil a new exhibition by Nitro Circus. The renowned action sports leaders will perform an electrifying slate of thrill-packed FMX shows throughout the weekend. While this year's competitive arena is focused on surfing, the US Open of Surfing recognizes the importance of captivating loyal fans and new attendees with jaw-dropping spectacles that push the boundaries of excitement and adrenaline. With Nitro Cirus joining the lineup, attendees will witness Nitro's ‘Full Throttle FMX' shows that feature world-class athletes Twitch Steinburg, Jarryd McNeil, Beau Bamburg, Keith Sayers, and Brian McCarty as they go full throttle. Fans can prepare to be enthralled by the talent on the sand July 29 and August 5, keeping the spirit of adventure and action sports alive throughout this unforgettable experience, fun for the whole family.
Wallex.US Joins US Open of Surfing as Title Partner
Wallex, a digital asset service provider, has come on board the US Open of Surfing as title partner. Wallex provides solutions that allow customers to make international payments via a secure electronic platform. This partnership will bring forth an exciting fusion of cutting-edge action sports and game-changing financial solutions. Together, the Wallex US Open of Surfing will create an unforgettable experience that combines all the action on the beach and in the water with the seamless efficiency and connectivity that Wallex offers.
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Watch LIVE: Wallex US Open of Surfing Presented by Pacifico
The Wallex US Open of Surfing Presented by Pacifico holds a competition window Saturday, July 29, through Sunday, August 6, 2023. Once called on, the competition will be broadcast LIVE on WorldSurfLeague.com, the WSL's YouTube channel, and the free WSL app. Check out more ways to watch from the WSL's broadcast partners.
The Wallex US Open of Surfing presented by Pacifico is proudly supported by Wallex.US, Pacifico, Cup Noodles, Hurley, 805 Beer, Red Bull, Sambazon, Shiseido, Surfshark, YETI, Aloha Collection, Aventon E-Bikes, Board & Brew, Boxed Water, Deville Canned Cocktails, Feelgoodz, Flexfit, Fuji Film, Huntington Surf & Sport, Jack's Surfboards, Nixon Watches, Pura Vida, Ralphs, Tractor Beverage Co, USAF 330th Special Warfare, Visit Huntington Beach, William Grant & Sons, and Youtheory.
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About the WSL
The World Surf League (WSL) is the global home of competitive surfing, crowning the World Champions since 1976 and showcasing the world's best surfers on the world's best waves. WSL is comprised of the Tours and Competition division, which oversees and operates more than 180 global competitions each year; WSL WaveCo, home of the world's largest high-performance, human-made wave; and WSL Studios, an independent producer of unscripted and scripted projects.
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