The Junior NSW State Titles form one of five disciplines contested across the VW State Classic 2026 event in Coffs Harbour. The six-day event bringing together top surfers from across the New South Wales coastline is held across three key locations.

Entry is based on Junior Regional progression, with eligible competitors contacted directly by Surfing NSW. If positions become available, the next ranked surfers will be notified directly by our events team.

• Date: May 19 – 24th (Event window dates: please note all timings and dates below are tentative and subject to change based on surf conditions).
• Where: Coffs Harbour
• Event HQ: Aanuka Beach House

Australian Junior Surfing Titles
As a key pathway event, the competition offers athletes the opportunity to earn selection to represent NSW at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles in Margaret River (November 30 to December 8).

• Succesful competitors will be notified by 29th May, 2026 from Surfing NSW
• State to Australian progression numbers can be found below
• If a successful competitor can’t make the event dates, the next selected athlete will be contacted by Surfing NSW via email
• Wildcard Selection Timeline: 
      Open – Monday 17th August, 2026 found here
      Close – Monday 14th September, 2026 
      Announced – Monday 21st September, 2026

• Competition Director: Ryan Haworth
• Surfing Australia Rulebook
• State to Australian Title progression numbers:

State to Australian Junior Titles Details

• Surfing NSW Australian Titles team 2026 announcement See here
• Progressing athletes to compete at Australian Titles in Margaret River, WA (November 30th – December 8th 2026) 
• Successful applicants will be contacted by Surfing NSW, before 29th May with next steps and finer team details 
• Looking to apply for a wildcard? Details found here

Please note: Competition breaks will be determined closer to the event and communicated through the VW State Classic 2026 Juniors WhatsApp channel.