Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles
The 2026 Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles will be held from May 29–31 on Wadawurrung Country at Djarrak (Bells Beach).
Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia
Held at the iconic Djarrak/Bells Beach, the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles brings together the nation’s leading Indigenous surfers for a celebration of culture, community and high-performance surfing. Showcasing talent across multiple divisions, the event highlights the deep connection between First Nations peoples and the ocean, while creating a welcoming space to share stories, traditions and experiences. Set against one of Australia’s most famous surfing backdrops, Rip Curl is proud to have supported this iconic event since 2019.
Champions Crowned At 2026 Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles Presented By Rip Curl
Champions were crowned across nine divisions this weekend at Djarrak/Bells Beach on Wadawurrung Country at the 2026 Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles presented by Rip Curl.
What's On
Welcome To Country
Friday 29th of May
7:30 AM
A traditional Smoking Ceremony & Welcome to Country conducted by Corrina Eccles.
Bells Beach / Djarrak
Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles Art Exhibition
A showcase of artwork created by the surfers and community of the 2026 Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles.
Thursday 28th of May. 4:30PM - 6:30PM
At Ocean Grind , 2 Sawmills Way, Torquay, Wadawurrung Country.
RSVP: info@surfingvic.com
HONOUR ROLL
Open Men
2019 – Finn Hill
2022 – Finn Hill
2023 – Landen Smales
2024 – Otis Carey
2025 – Landen Smales
Junior Boys
2019 – Finn Hill
2022 – Landen Smales
2023 – Landen Smales
2024 – Landen Smales
2025 – Charlie Chisholm
Open Women
2019 – Jasmine McCorquodale
2022 – Jasmine McCorquodale
2023 – Summer Simon
2024 – Ocea Curtis
2025 – Leihani Zoric
Junior Women
2019- Summer Simons
2022 – Kauri Heuston-Connor
2023 – Ocea Curtis
2024 – Ocea Curtis
2025 – Leihani Zoric
Masters (Over 35s)
2019 – Scott Winch
2022 – Rhys Collins
2023 – Lee Winkler
2024 – Lee Winkler
2025 – Rhys Collins
Masters Women (Over 35s)
2025 – Kristy Zoric
Grand Kahunas (Over 50s)
2019 – Donny James
2022 – Robbie Page
2023 – Glenn Curtis
2024 - Brook Sylvester
2025 – Jay McKenzie
Longboard Men
2019 – Matt Molony
2022 – Landen Smales
2023 – Landen Smales
2024 – Landen Smales
2025 – Landen Smales
Longboard Women
2022 – Jasmine McCorquodale
2023 – Jasmine McCorquodale
2024 – Jessi Muir
2025 – Melissa Combo
Our commitment to supporting Indigenous surfers and the wider community extends beyond this annual event. Rip Curl has followed the Reconciliation Australia framework launching a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in 2023 and an Innovate RAP in 2025. Read more here:
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