Surfers Revel in Unbelievable Conditions at Scottburgh’s Ocean Festival Surf Pro

 

Surfers Revel in Unbelievable Conditions at Scottburgh’s Ocean Festival Surf Pro

 

Perfect surf and electric energy characterised this year’s Ocean Festival Surf Pro, held at Scottburgh Main Beach on Saturday, 2 May 2026, where top competitors delivered standout performances in some of the best contest conditions seen in years.

 

Forming part of the conservation-driven Ocean Festival programme, running at Scottburgh Main Beach from 1 to 3 May 2026, the Surf Pro brought together surfers across multiple divisions, from U10 through to Open and Masters. A consistent swell and clean conditions set the stage for a full day of high-performance surfing, with both local standouts and visiting talent rising to the occasion in thrilling heats.

 

 

Results for the Ocean Festival Surf Pro

Open Men’s Division:

1st Michael Venter

2nd Luc Le Pront

3rd Avuyile Ndamase

 

Masters Men’s Division:

1st Gavin Roberts

2nd Gary Van Wieringen

3rd Jono Venter

 

Masters Ladies Division:

1st Nicole Annells

2nd Heather Clark

3rd Rachelle Walker

4th Elmien Le Roux

 

U18 Boys Division:

1st Amkela Mgcina

2nd Khanyisani Mgu

3rd Sihle Shoba

 

U18 Girls Division:

1st Louise LePront

2nd Nina Dirkze Van Schalkwyk

 

U16 Boys Division:

1st Melokuhle Zotshana

2nd Callum Pearson

3rd Junior Ngcobo

4th Damien Van Heesch

U14 Boys Division:

1st Tom Pearson

2nd Joy Jonathan

3rd Siyabonga Khanyile

4th Chayt Daniels

 

U12 Boys Division:

1st Jono Pearson

2nd Grayson Pictor

3rd Cruz Roberts

4th Bryden Mitchell

 

U10 Boys and Girls Division:

1st Reeve Bryant

2nd Leah Harding

3rd Kira Mitchell

4th Peyton Dustan

 

 

Full weekend of Ocean Festival Action

This formed part of the action-packed Ocean Festival, which concludes on Sunday with the Aliwal Shoal Surfski Challenge. The long weekend has delivered a vibrant mix of ocean-inspired events celebrating coastal culture, community and conservation.

 

Highlights included the Scotties Striders Run for the Ocean, the beachfront Veranda Panda Wake & Shake at Wild Coffee, the ever-popular Granny Grommets Bodyboard Session, and the striking Mission Blue Hope Spot Sand Art Display along Scottburgh Main Beach.

 

Visitors also enjoyed Ocean Experience Boat Trips into the Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area, wellness sessions such as Beach Nia and Beach Yoga, as well as engaging conservation talks and lively evening entertainment, rounding out an unforgettable coastal festival programme.

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