Archive · 24 May 2025
Indian Open of Surfing Returns to Mangaluru for Sixth Edition
The Indian Open of Surfing is back for its sixth year!
It is happening at Sasihithlu Beach in Mangaluru from May 30 to June 1.
Surfers will compete in different groups, including men, women, and young surfers.
The Surfing Federation of India organizes the event.
This competition helps them get better and qualify for the Asian Surf Championship.
This is a way to potentially get into the 2026 Asian Games.
It follows the International Surfing Festival in Kerala earlier this year.
The Indian Open of Surfing (IOS) will hold its sixth edition at Sasihithlu Beach, Mangaluru.
The event is part of the National Surfing Championship series.
The Surfing Federation of India (SFI) is the governing body for the event.
Top Indian surfers will compete in Men's, Women's, and Groms (U-16) categories.
The IOS helps surfers improve rankings and qualify for the Asian Surf Championship, a qualifier for the 2026 Asian Games.
- Who
- Top-ranked Indian surfers in Men's Open, Women's Open, Groms Boys (U-16) and Groms Girls (U-16) categories.
- What
- The sixth edition of the Indian Open of Surfing (IOS).
- When
- May 30 to June 1.
- Where
- Sasihithlu Beach, Mangaluru.
- Why
- To provide a competitive platform for surfers to boost their rankings and qualify for the Asian Surf Championship, the qualifier event for the 2026 Asian Games.
- Event Name
- Indian Open of Surfing (IOS)
- Edition
- Sixth
- Dates
- May 30 to June 1
- Location
- Sasihithlu Beach, Mangaluru
- Governing Body
- Surfing Federation of India (SFI)
- Categories
- Men's Open, Women's Open, Groms (U-16) Boys and Girls
