2025 Surfing Dog Championships – Event Highlight

The 2025 Surfing Dog Championships made a triumphant return to Noosa Main Beach on March 15th at 3 PM, drawing our biggest crowd yet, with nearly 5,000 spectators lining the shore to cheer on the action!

Beneath the sunny skies and with a perfect Noosa swell rolling in, 14 incredible teams took to the waves in a high-energy showdown, all vying for the prestigious Best Wave Award.

Now in its 14th year, the championships welcomed talented competitors from all over Australia. Brought to you in proud partnership with Simparica Trio, our co-sponsors and the number 1 best selling preventative for dogs. It’s the ultimate protection for adventurous dogs, keeping them safe no matter where their next wave takes them.

Team Happy returned for their third year, making the journey all the way from Perth!

While Team Lani came up from Victoria, though this year without Spike, who sadly passed away at the end of last year. 

In a heartfelt tribute, all competitors took a moment of silence before entering the water to honour the surfing dogs we've lost over the years.

Standout Moments

Team Duke made a strong return with Jonesy and the kids all taking part again.
Newcomers Team Rusty showed off their skills, making the trip from Wollongong to show us how it’s done down south.

Team Bu gave it their all, with Rio enthusiastically jumping on to join dad and Bu in the surf.

Team Veuve made an unforgettable debut—definitely a team to watch in the future!

The 2025 Award Winners

Best Wipeout – Team Poppy, who took a tumble straight out of the gate but did so in style!

NEW! Crowd Favourite Award – Team Basil! Making their debut this year, Basil, the ever-happy corgi, won the hearts of the crowd with his infectious enthusiasm and fearless attitude on the board.

Best Wave Award – Team Bear proved unstoppable once again, carving up the waves in their third year of competition. Owner Isaac, just 18 years old, showed incredible skill guiding Bear to victory.

With another unforgettable year wrapped up, we’re already counting down to 2026! See you next year for more waves, wipeouts, and wagging tails!