NMPA Indian Open
of Surfing
2026
India’s national Surfing and Stand-Up Paddleboard championship returns in 2026, bringing together athletes, partners, coastal culture, and the country’s growing ocean sport community.
Event Snapshot
Indian Open of Surfing 2026 brings Surfing and SUP competition into one national championship platform, connecting athletes, organisers, partners, and India’s coastal sporting community.
Indian Open of Surfing 2026
National Surfing and SUP Championship.
Eco Beach, Tannirbhavi
Mangaluru, Karnataka.
Surfing + SUP
Shortboard surfing, SUP technical, and SUP sprint categories.
Surfing Swami Foundation
With Karnataka Surfing Association and under the aegis of SFI.
Choose Your
Competition
Indian Open of Surfing 2026 includes dedicated registration pathways for Surfing and Stand-Up Paddleboard athletes. Review the category details and official event information before registering.
Shortboard
Categories
Registration for Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Juniors Male Under 18, and Juniors Female Under 18 shortboard divisions.
- Men’s Open
- Women’s Open
- Juniors Male Under 18
- Juniors Female Under 18
Technical &
Sprint Categories
Registration for SUP Technical and SUP Sprint categories across Open and Junior divisions, as listed in the official event document.
- Men’s Open SUP Technical
- Women’s Open SUP Technical
- Men’s Open SUP Sprint
- Women’s Open SUP Sprint
- Juniors Male SUP Sprint
- Juniors Male SUP Technical
Notice of
Event
The Notice of Event is the official document for athletes and teams. It includes eligibility, categories, rules, registration verification, fees, competition format, safety information, and event instructions.
- Surfing and SUP categories
- Eligibility and registration rules
- Registration verification details
- Competition format and scoring
- Safety, risk, and athlete instructions
Supported By
Leading Partners
Indian Open of Surfing 2026 is built through collaboration between tourism, sport, surfing organisations, government bodies, and brand partners supporting India’s ocean sport ecosystem.
Title Sponsor
Reserved for the headline event partner.
Karnataka Tourism
Presenting partner supporting coastal tourism and destination visibility.
Surfing Swami Foundation
Event organiser supporting surfing development and competition culture.
Mantra Surf Club
Host partner connected to India’s surf community and coastal sporting culture.
Follow The
National Rankings
Track athlete standings across Surfing and SUP categories through the official rankings system. Ranking links and category pages will be organised for quick access.
Men’s Open
Shortboard rankings
Women’s Open
Shortboard rankings
Technical
Open and junior ranking access
Sprint
Open and junior ranking access
The Journey
So Far
Indian Open of Surfing has grown into one of India’s important competitive surfing platforms, bringing together athletes, coastal communities, organisers, and partners across multiple editions.
2026
The 2026 edition brings Surfing and SUP competition together as part of the national championship platform.
Explore 2026 Edition
Be Part of The
Championship
Whether you are an athlete, sponsor, media team, partner, or spectator, Indian Open of Surfing 2026 brings together Surfing, SUP, coastal culture, and India’s growing ocean sport community.