Great Ocean Road Womens Surf Fest

TORQUAY DENTAL SURFERS HUB

SURF COMP

LEARN TO SURF

MERCH

SWELL MARKET

The Great Ocean Road Womens Surf Festival is an all inclusive surfing festival celebrating everything about women’s surfing. Held at Lorne on Gadubanud Country, the festival will provide opportunities for surfers from all backgrounds and experience to come together and celebrate their love for surfing and the ocean.

Date: November 15 & 16, 2025

Featuring divisions for all ages and surfers, the surf competition will be run in collaboration with Surfing Victoria and Surf Coast Womens Boardriders Club and is a fun social comp for everyone from first timers to competitive demons!

Saturday

Divisions:

– Open Women Under 8ft (Shortboard Judging Criteria)

– Open Women Over 9ft (Longboard Judging Criteria)

– Junior Girls U18 Under 8ft (Shortboard Judging Criteria)

– Masters Women O45 Over 9ft (Longboard Judging Criteria)

$33 entry fee

Sunday

Divisions:

– Open Women Tag Team (4 surfers in each team)

– Junior Girls U18 Tag Team (4 surfers in each team)

$44 entry fee per team, all boards welcome!

What is a Tag Team?
Each team consists of 4 surfers. One surfer per team will be in the water at a time to ride a wave before they tag their team mate on the beach for their turn. Each surfer can surf unlimited waves in their heat. The highest scoring wave is used from each surfer to calculate the team’s points for that heat. Teams will have a time limit to score as many points for their team as possible. Each team is to nominate a power surfer prior to the beginning of their respective heat. The power surfer is a team member pre-selected by their coach. The power surfer points on their highest scoring wave shall be doubled. The Tag Team event will be run in accordance with Surfing Australia’ s ‘SURF TEAM’ COMPETITION RULES.

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Join us for free workshops across the weekend in the Torquay Dental Surfers Hub

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Waves of Change Boardriders Club Sympoisum

Waves of Change is a unique opportunity for Victorian Boardriders Clubs to come together, share ideas, and shape the future of women’s surfing. We invite all clubs to join us at the Great Ocean Road Women’s Surf Festival for an open and collaborative discussion about how we can collectively create more inclusive and supportive pathways for women in surfing.

When: 12PM Saturday 15 Nov

We’re excited to welcome Shanice Ryder, Women’s Participation and Development Manager at Surfing Australia, who will lead the session alongside representatives from Surfing Victoria.

Sunrise Salutations: Coastal Yoga Flow

Start your day with a peaceful and energising beach yoga session led by Jodie Burton from Honu Honi Surf Camp. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Great Ocean Road, this class will help you connect with nature, stretch out any surf-related tension, and set a positive intention for your day. Jodie’s sessions are designed for all levels, whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just looking to find a moment of calm before hitting the waves. Join us on Saturday at 8 am, following the ‘Welcome to Country’, or on Sunday at 7 am for a mindful morning practice that will leave you feeling balanced and ready to take on the surf!

Ride the Wave: Understanding Your Cycle in Surfing (Honu Honi)

Join Heidi Frahamer from Honu Honi Surf Camp for an enlightening session on how the hormone cycle impacts surfing and overall sporting performance. Heidi will dive into the natural ebbs and flows of the cycle, offering insights into how to work with your body’s rhythm rather than against it. You’ll learn practical tips for maximising your energy, adjusting your surf sessions, and embracing your natural hormonal shifts to improve your performance in the water. This session is perfect for surfers of all levels and at all life stages who want to better understand their bodies and make the most of every surf, no matter where they are in their cycle.

Surf Etiquette and Communicating in the Water (Honu Honi)

Want to feel confident in a busy line up? Join Heidi Frahamer from Honu Honi Surf Camp for a 50-minute session focused on surf etiquette and effective communication in the water. Heidi will walk you through the foundations of surf etiquette, while also providing you with the tools to help navigate and communicate in line ups that feel intimidating. This session aims to empower women to take up space in the surf and connect with their fellow surfers through respectful communication.

Surf Forecasting 101 (Honu Honi)

Unlock the secrets of surf forecasting with Heidi Frahamer from Honu Honi Surf Camp. This 50-minute session will guide you through the basics of understanding swell, wind, tides, and other key elements of the surf forecast. Heidi will break down complex terms and show you how to read the charts so you can make informed decisions on when and where to surf. Whether you’re a beginner looking to catch your first wave or an experienced surfer wanting to refine your timing, this session will give you the skills to read the ocean with confidence. Get ready to ride the right waves at the right time!

Physical Health and Surfing (Surf Coast Womens Health Group)

Delivered by the Surf Coast Womens Health Group, delve into the world of phyiscal health and surfing and understand how your overall body health impacts your surfing. Discover what to be mindful of as well as practical ways to ensure you surf well into your senior years!

Perfect your pop up - Considerations for all bodies and Stages of Life (Honu Honi)

Learn the secrets to the perfect pop up and acelerate your surfing with the team at Honu Honi. Whether you are a seasoned water-women, or just learning the ropes this workshop will help you perfect your pop up and get you riding more waves in your next session.

Women in Surfing Panel

Hosted by Ula Majewski, learn about the pathway into the surfing industry. Including women currently working in the industry, listen as they discuss the opportunities and challenges for getting into the surf industry.

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The Great Ocean Road Womens Surf Festival are proud to be offering surf lessons across the weekend delivered by Surfing Victoria Affiliated Surf School – Go Ride A Wave.

Sessions are $40 per head and include a limited edition Great Ocean Road Womens Surf Fest T-shirt (Valued at $45).

Sessions will be run at the following times on both days and bookings are essential:

SATURDAY

9.00am – Beginner Surf Lesson

11.00am – Beginner Surf Lesson

1.00pm – Beginner Surf Lesson

SUNDAY

9.00am – Beginner Surf Lesson

11.00am – Beginner Surf Lesson

1.00pm – Beginner Surf Lesson

Lessons are run by Surfing Victoria Affiliated Surf School – Go Ride a Wave. Participants are required to sign a waiver via a QR code on the beach prior to the session.

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The Surf Her Way Intermediate Surf Coaching presented by South Coast Surfboards and Honu Honi Surf Camps is the perfect opportunity to progress your surfing, improve your wave knowledge and meet other surfers. All coaching sessions are for recreational surfers who are paddling out, catching unbroken waves successfully – and are now looking to refine their skills, improve their style and progress their surfing.

Our Surfing Australia qualified coachs, Angela King and Ophé Couchot offer a tailored coaching approach and looks forward to helping you improve your surfing experience.

Session Times:

Saturday

10am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm

Sunday

10am, 12pm & 2pm

Sessions will be held on the Lorne Foreshore.

You will need to bring:

Your surfboard(s) (shortboard or longboard)
Wetsuit
Towel and sunscreen

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