26, 27 AND 28
SEPTEMBER
MATOSINHOS
PORTO
NORTe SURF FEST
We celebrate the surf culture in Portugal
A tribute to wave sports and beach lifestyle.
A gathering to share and celebrate surfing in Northern Portugal and for everyone who loves and frequents the region’s beaches.
WORLD RECORD
September 28
Matosinhos Beach
This is it!
This year, Norte Surf Fest will once again be the stage for an attempt to break the World Record for the highest number of people surfing the same wave at the same time — a record currently held by South Africa with 110 surfers.
Breaking a World Record might seem tough, but with the spirit and determination of Northern surfers, nothing is impossible.
Surf talks
26 and 27 september
Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal
and Forte de São Francisco Xavier
Talks on Sustainability, Technology and Innovation, History and Culture, and Overcoming Challenges through Surfing, featuring some of the leading opinion leaders and international experts in their respective fields.
Tom Carroll
Emi Koch
Jess Ponting
Pedro Pastilha
João Macedo
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Conversas à
Jardim Sr. do Padrão
Casual conversations with leading voices from Portuguese surfing, from its early days to the present.
All carried by the breeze and a ice-cold Nortada beers.
FREE ENTRY
Lembrando o "Billy Boy"
26 setembro
Mulheres nas Ondas
September 27
SURF CHALLENGE
Matosinhos Beach
An Invitational-format Invitationalcompetition for respected personalities from the local surf scene, invited by the organization. A moment of unity and camaraderie — a surf contest designed to promote a spirit of sharing among local surfers.
Surf & Rescue
Matosinhos Beach
Training, awareness, and educational initiatives on water safety and prevention, highlighting the vital role of the surfing community in saving lives on Portuguese beaches. A project developed by the Portuguese Surf Schools Association in partnership with the Institute for Lifesaving.
Surf Expo
by Insta360
Marginal de Matosinhos
A photo exhibition dedicated to the theme “Waves of the North”, with open submissions to the public. The best images of waves captured in the Northern region will be selected to feature in the exhibition. During the event, visitors will be able to vote for their favorite photographs, with the most voted images receiving prizes.
OC4 Surfing
Matosinhos Beach
Outrigger Canoe Surfing is a sport that involves riding waves in Hawaiian canoes. There will be an international competition of this unique sport, featuring teams from different parts of the world. This activity is held in partnership with Ocean Club Ericeira, the organizer of the international OC4 Surfing Challenge.
Adaptative surfing
Marginal de Matosinhos
A surfing session led by the Surfit Terapêutica Association, with participation from social solidarity associations and institutions from the Greater Porto area.
beach clean up
by Vestas
Matosinhos Beach
Beach clean-ups and educational activities on ecology and sustainability, promoted by Vestas, with children from schools in Porto and Matosinhos.
Jardim Atlântico
Jardim do Senhor do Padrão
Come experience a day full of positive energy with Yoga, Flow Together, inspiring workshops on Photography (by Insta360) and Sustainability (by Vesta), a wooden surfboard shaping workshop (by Yoni Surfboards), and treat yourself at our food corner!
MARcado
Jardim do Senhor do Padrão
An outdoor market for the whole family, featuring local products and brands of beach, surf gear, and much more.
Ambassadors
Gibus de Soultrait
Surf Journalist and Explorer
João Guedes
Professional Surfer
Júlio Adler
Surf Journalist and Podcaster
Marta Paço
Parasurfing Athlete
Nick Carroll
Surf Journalist and Editor
Teresa Pereira
Surfista
Nick Hounsfield
Surfer and Entrepeneur
Sam George
Surf Journalist
Sebastião Furtado
Professional Surf Coach
Tó Mané
Photographer
Olivia Piana
Atleta Foil surfing e SUP
Ed Atkin
Cientista Ambiental
Sponsors
Apoios
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