International Surf Festival — South Bay Youth Swims and Paddles

About this event

The 63rd International Surf Festival (July 29–August 2, 2026) spans Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance with lifeguard relays, pier-to-pier swims, volleyball, surfing, paddleboard races, and youth ocean events. Free to watch; registration required for competitors on surffestival.org. Youth swim and paddle events at Hermosa Pier as part of the International Surf Festival. The festival welcomes participants from about age 8 through senior lifeguard athletes.