THE EASTERNS®

Presented by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, Florida’s Space Coast & Ocean City, Maryland

September 14-20, 2025

Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC

STEP 1 - Easterns invitation list
Step 2 - register here

Easterns Information – Please read all information below prior to registration

1 – Please check the 2025 Easterns® Invitation List on the ESA website at www.surfesa.org to see if you earned a slot or must apply for an alternate slot to the 2025 Easterns®. Competitors signing up for the 2025 Easterns® are only eligible for those divisions in which they competed during the 2025 ESA Regional events. 

2 – All 2025 ESA Regional competitors that have colored backgrounds (Green, Yellow or Orange) in the 2025 Easterns® Invitation List have earned a slot to the 2025 Easterns® provided they register on LiveHeats by the entry deadline of 11:59pm on August 18, 2025. If you register after that date, your registration will be considered a late-paid alternate and you will lose your slot and be put on the alternate list. Note: There will be a $20 Late Fee for entries received after August 18, 2025. 

3 -Alternates who sign-up before the entry deadline will be considered for any open slots in the order of their ESA Regional Ranking. Alternates or late-paid alternates who register after the entry deadline will be considered for any remaining open slots in the order of their registration on LiveHeats. If your name is not highlighted in Green, Yellow or Orange, you may still register for an alternate slot, but only in the divisions in which you competed during the 2025 ESA Regionals. Any competitor applying for entry whose membership expires on or before September 30, 2025 must also renew their membership on LiveHeats before registering for the event. 

4 – Invitations for the 2025 Easterns® are determined by the 2025 ESA Regional rankings. If you did not compete in an ESA Regional event, you are not qualified to surf in the 2025 Easterns®.

 Refunds – To request a refund, you must notify [email protected] by email only. Refunds must be requested by 11:59PM on September 4, 2025. The ESA will then issue a refund credit to your account due to an official withdrawal or for any non-slotted competitor within 30 days from the end of the 2025 ESA Easterns®. Refund of any entry fees does not cover the LiveHeats convenience fee. Note: An ESA processing fee will also be deducted from the refund amount. 

If you have any questions regarding the 2025 ESA Easterns® please email [email protected]

Easterns® Tentative SCHEDULE – subject to change at any time

 Weather and Surf Conditions Permitting.  This is NOT a guaranteed schedule but posted to help competitors plan their travel days.  

Adult Shortboard, Adult Longboard, Open Longboard, Open Shortboard & possibly U18/U16 (depending on forecast) Sun – Tues

All Youth Divisions, Open Longboard, Open Shortboard (if necessary) Sept Mon-Fri

Emergency Backup Days – Saturday & Sunday

PLEASE NOTE – The ESA reserves the right to adjust schedule as needed, which means adult and youth divisions may surf anytime during the holding period.

Refunds will be sent AFTER the event via LiveHeats for those who did not receive slots. No refunds for withdraws after the stated deadline of ten days before the start of the event.  ESA Easterns schedule may change throughout the week due to weather, wind, waves, tides, etc. The holding period for the event is September 14-20, 2025, with adult and Open divisions tentatively scheduled within the first few days of event, followed by the youth divisions.