Agate Beach Surf Classic set for Sept. 6-8

Online pre-registration is now open for the 8th Annual Agate Beach Surf Classic, set to take place Sept. 6-8 in Newport, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department announced. This one-of-a-kind event on the Pacific Northwest Coast attracts approximately 150 surfers and 350+ spectators each year, and is free to the public. Competitors may register online until Sept. 3 at a discounted rate of $60. Day-of registration for the event is $70, and closes 15 minutes prior to the start of the contest.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Youth Scholarship Program at the Newport Recreation Center, which funds participation opportunities in a number of valuable recreation programs for local youth from economically disadvantaged households. This event is made possible unique due to the joint partnerships between the City of Newport and local surf shops and businesses.

Surfers of all ages will compete in 11 divisions with prizes being awarded to the top three competitors in each division. The event will also feature a raffle, music, food vendors and a beer garden.

Competition will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8 at Agate Beach, just south of Yaquina Head Lighthouse, with competitive heats beginning at 8 a.m. Surfers will be able to pick up their packets starting Friday, Sept. 6, at Ossies Surf Shop in Newport.

The Agate Beach Surf Classic would not be possible without the amazing support of the event’s presenting sponsors: Ossies Surf Shop, Newport Chamber of Commerce, Pura Vida Surf Shop, Newport Surf Shop, South Beach Surf Shop, Ninkasi Brewing, Tastee Tiki, Murdey Surfboards, Soule Surfboards, Selkie Soul Works, and NW Natural.

Those interested in volunteering for the event, including set-up, registration/information, and event tear-down, are encouraged to contact the event director through the official event website or by phone. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt.