San Clemente Ocean Festival – San Clemente, CA 2026

Date
July 18, 2026
Location
San Clemente, CA
Venue
San Clemente Pier
Start Time
6:30 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $80.00
Events
San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Men's Division, Ages 39 & Under Division, San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Men's Division, Ages 40 & Over Division, San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Women's Division, ALL Ages, International Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday, Jr. Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday, Dolphin Dash - Saturday
Includes
Rash Guard | SCOF T-Shirt
San Clemente Ocean Festival is a volunteer organization, dedicated to the promotion and support of ocean safety, the environment and the community by providing a quality athletic venue and enjoyable family event. The San Clemente Ocean Festival utilizes a a "One Fee - All Events Entry". Participants pay one fee and are entitled to enter any of the events listed for that entry. Entry includes commemorative SCOF tee, SCOF swim cap and competitors kit. Saturday July 18 International Lifeguard Competition (All Events) - includes Surf Race, Rescue Relay, Surf Ski Race, International Ironman, NDA Dory Races #1 & #2, Paddleboard Rescue Relay, Paddleboard Sprint, Landline Rescue Relay. Junior Lifeguard Competition (All Events) - includes Beach Flags, Surf Race, Run-Swim-Run, Paddleboard Race Separate Saturday entry events: Dolphin Dash (kid's running race) Pier Bowl Surf Classic (open & age-group surfing event) Sunday July 19 Beach Events (All Events) - includes 5K Beach Run, Biathlon (Swim 1K
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