2024 CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS PRESENTED BY THE OUTER BANKS VISITORS BUREAU®, FLORIDA’S SPACE COAST & THE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

ESA 2025 championship Events

Southeast Regionals

April 11-13, 2025 : Melbourne Beach, FL

Mid-Atlantic Regionals

Apr 25-27, 2025 : Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC

Northeast Regionals

May 9-11, 2025 : Ocean City, MD

Easterns®

Sept 14-20, 2025 : Nags Head, NC
ESA All-Stars: Staying Connected Through COVID

ESA All-Stars: Staying Connected Through COVID

Over three months ago the world seemingly came to a halt and with it many surfing communities around the globe. Those lucky enough to still find themselves in the ocean’s embrace, particularly on the East Coast, throughout the crisis were among the fortunate few. The...

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ESA offers FREE online surf courses to members

ESA offers FREE online surf courses to members

Another benefit of being an ESA member is having access to ESA's informative online surf courses.  Subjects include, but not limited to, surf forecasting, surf workout training, breath training, amateur to pro pathway, WSL priority and judging clinics. Led by experts...

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ESA’S “TALKING STORY” OFFERS ACCESS TO PRO SURFERS

ESA’S “TALKING STORY” OFFERS ACCESS TO PRO SURFERS

The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) kicked off its online content this week by creating a series entitled "Talking Story."  The live online episodes bring former ESA competitors who are now well-known surfers, pro surfers and industry leaders together with ESA...

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ESA 2020 REGIONAL EVENTS CURRENTLY ON HOLD & POSTPONED

ESA 2020 REGIONAL EVENTS CURRENTLY ON HOLD & POSTPONED

The Eastern Surfing Association's Board of Directors is continuing to monitor the situation relating to COVID-19. All three ESA Regional Surfing Championships and ESA local events were put on hold last month and will continue to be on hold until further notice. The...

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ESA Regional and local events on hold during COVID-19 crisis

The Eastern Surfing Association Board of Directors is closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus and the effect that it may have on our members and their families during this spring competition season.  We are especially concerned about the health of our competitors,...

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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.