COFFS Harbour is set to host an historic event that will combine five state surfing titles for the first time.
Taking place from Tuesday, 27 May, to Sunday, 1 June, the VW State Classic is set to bring together five Surfing NSW State Titles: Junior, Masters Shortboard, Longboard, SUP, and High School.
The six-day event will feature over 700 of the state’s best surfers, aged 10 to 80-plus, to be held across three breaks on the Coffs Coast – Diggers Beach, Macauley’s Beach, and Park Beach.
Aanuka Beach House will act as event headquarters, with the VW State Classic providing a crucial platform for NSW’s best surfers, and offering a pathway to the Australian National Titles.
Surfing NSW CEO Lucas Townsend said the VW State Classic signals a new direction for the organisation and the sport in NSW.
“The VW State Classic is a first for Surfing NSW, bringing shortboard, longboard and SUP together in one flagship event,” he said.
“It’s a celebration of grassroots competition and the legacy of being a NSW State Champion.
“Beyond the lineup, it unites competitors and the local community at Aanuka Beach House to honour the region’s rich surf culture and coastal spirit.
“We’re stoked to have Sawtell, Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour Boardriders Clubs involved, and we’re grateful to the local surf community for generously sharing their waves with our State competitors.”
The VW State Classic 2025 will drive visitation to the Coffs Harbour region, supporting local businesses and increasing the region’s profile on a national level.
City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams welcomed the announcement, saying it reinforces Coffs Harbour’s status as a premier tourism and sporting destination.
“We’re proud to host the VW State Classic 2025 right here on the Coffs Coast, our coastline has a rich surfing history, and this event is a fantastic way to celebrate it – bringing together surfers, supporters and visitors to experience the best of our waves, community – and everything our region has to offer,” she said.
The evolution of the State Titles has been made possible through the support of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, who have extended their partnership with Surfing NSW into its eighth year.
By Aiden BURGESS
