CELEBRATING NEARLY 60 YEARS OF ESA

The ESA is the largest amateur surfing association in the world

THE ESA IS ORGANIZED INTO 22 DISTRICTS

The districts extend along nearly 2,000 miles of coastline stretching from Maine to the Gulf coast of Florida, Alabama, and the Great Lakes.

ESA 2027
CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

BELOW ARE THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS AND EASTERN EVENT FOR 2027

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Southeast Regionals
Apr 9-11, 2027
Paradise Beach Park, Melbourne Beach, FL
Mid-Atlantic Regionals
Apr 23-25, 2027
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head, North Carolina
Northeast Regionals
May 7-9, 2027
Ocean City, Maryland
The Easterns
Sep 19-25, 2027
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head, North Carolina

THE ESA HAS PRODUCED THE MOST WORLD CHAMPIONS OF ANY AMATEUR SURF ORGANIZATION

21 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

CJ
Hobgood
Frieda
Zamba
Justin
Quintal
Kelly
Slater
Lisa
Anderson

LATEST NEWS FROM THE EASTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION

ESA 2026 Marsh Scholarship Recipients Named
The ESA has awarded its 2026 Marsh Scholarships to deserving students
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ESA 2025 Easterns Champions crowned
The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) held its 2025 Easterns Surfing Championship presented by The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau at Jennette’s Pier September 14-20.
ESA Announces 2025 Marsh Scholarship Recipients
The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) is excited to announce its 2025 Marsh Scholarship Award recipients.

BE A PART
OF THE ESA

With over 8000 members, our family-oriented programs promote a healthy and active lifestyle. It is not uncommon to find two or three generations of the same family involved as members, still actively competing in our program.

ESA MEDIA LIBRARY

ESA All-Stars at 2024 WSL US Air Force Super Girl Pro - Jacksonville Beach, Florida
ESA 2022 Easterns in memory of Cecil Lear Recap 1
ESA 2025 All-Star Introduction
ESA 2021 Northeast Regionals Quick Recap by Unscene Productions
ESA 2021 Mid-Atlantic Regionals at Jennette's Pier
2022 ESA All-Star Team produced by Luda Ronky Captures
Cecil Lear - ESA cofounder & East Coast surfing legend
ESA All-Star OBX Training Trip Surf Pics
2025 ESA All-Star Hawaii team training trip with the ladies!

IN MEMORY
OF CECIL LEAR

The ESA's co-founder and dear friend, Cecil Lear, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 16 with his beloved family by his side. A pioneer and advocate for East Coast surfers, Cecil will be greatly missed by the worldwide surfing community. In lieu of flowers, his family has asked that memorial donations be made to organizations closest to Cecil's heart. Click below to show your support

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