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Boardrider Battle at Manly Main Beach

Eighteen teams, three divisions and a Legends Heat over two days of free surfing at Manly Main Beach.

When
October 31, 2026
November 1, 2026
Where
Manly Main Beach, North Steyne, Manly
Manly
Price
Free
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Manly Main Beach hosted Australia's first surf contest in 1964, and this teams event brings the format back to the same sand for two days. Eighteen teams from New South Wales and Queensland compete across Men's Open, Women's and Under 18 Junior divisions, spearheaded by world champion Joel Parkinson, with a Legends Heat putting a few familiar names back in the water.

Free to watch from the beach, with live music, the Jeremyville art trail and DEFENDER Live Art running across the wharf at the same time. Saturday runs 6:30am to 5pm, Sunday 6:30am to 3pm, finishing with the presentations.

Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November | From 6:30am | Manly Main Beach | Free

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