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Rip Curl GromSearch Oz Cup, Covered by Sun Bum
The 2025 Rip Curl GromSearch Oz Cup returns with fresh energy and a national focus, bringing together Australia’s best junior surfers for five days of elite competition in Coffs Harbour from 17–21 July.
As a key fixture in the Surfing Australia Junior Pathway, the event will feature divisions from Under 12 through to Under 18, giving emerging talent the chance to earn national ranking points and progress to the National Final.
This is a 6,500-rated event on the Surfing Australia Junior Series. Entries are accepted on a first in, best dressed basis.
Open spots remain in the U14 and U18 Girls divisions (closing, July 11). Secure your competition spot .
Partners
Confirmed Competitor Event Details
- Dates: Thursday 17 – Monday 21 July, 2025
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Daily Start Time: 7:30am
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Locations (subject to change depending on conditions):
Diggers Beach, Macauleys, Park Beach, Sawtell, North Wall, Emerald Beach - Accommodation: Aanuka Beach Resort are offering a 15% discount on bookings. To receive the discount, call 6652 7555 or email Aanuka.res@breakfree.com.au and mention “Rip Curl GromSearch”.
Competition Format
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4-person heats
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20-minute duration
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50% progression
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Best 2 waves scored
Seeding
Seeding will be confirmed on 10 July, following the conclusion of the Soundboks event.
Rules & Regulations
This event will be run under the Surfing Australia 2025 Rulebook.
Draws & Schedule
Heat draws will be released on Monday 14 July via Live Heats.
Waitlist Information
- If a place becomes available, the Surfing NSW team will contact you directly via email.
- Only those who receive a spot will be sent the official payment link.
- Event draw sizes and format are fixed as advertised, and unfortunately cannot be expanded.
Please keep an eye on your email. All waitlist communication will come from events@surfingnsw.com.au.
Wildcard Selections
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Wildcards for the event have been selected and were notified via the events@surfingnsw.com.au email on Wednesday, June 18.
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2 wildcards per division (≤ 24 surfers).
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4 wildcards per division (≥ 32 surfers).
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Successful wildcard recipients will be notified by email.