The High Schools 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.

• Date: May 18 (Event window dates: May 18-19th pending conditions. Schedule subject to change.)
• Where: Coff’s 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 number 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 2025 High School WhatsApp channel.