The 2025 China Longboard Open & U-Series Surfing Championships (Shenzhen) will be held on Sept. 13–14 at Xichong No. 4 Beach, Dapeng New District,. This competition will bring together top surfers from across China for an exciting showdown under vibrant blue skies and sea, offering audiences a spectacular, high-level surfing event.

A poster of the competition. Photo courtesy of the organizor 

The event features two independent categories designed to accommodate participants of different ages and competitive backgrounds. The China Longboard Open is open to non-professional surfers, providing a platform for enthusiasts to showcase their skills and share experiences. The China U-Series Surfing Championships (Shenzhen) focuses on discovering and nurturing young talent, with divisions including U18, U16, U12, and U9. Each age group offers both shortboard and longboard events for boys and girls, supporting the systematic development of youth surfing.

As one of the largest beaches in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Xichong Beach No. 4 is an ideal venue for surfing competitions, thanks to its gentle sandy slopes, clear waters, and consistent waves year-round. More than just a competitive arena, it serves as a showcase for surfing culture and coastal lifestyle.

A person surfs at Xichong. 

Notably, the China U-Series Surfing Championships aims to provide a “platform for growth” for young athletes, highlighting the next generation of Chinese surfing talent and fostering future stars.

Beyond offering surfers a valuable opportunity to refine their skills and elevate their performance, this event will further promote the popularity and development of surfing in Shenzhen and across China, adding new energy to Shenzhen’s identity as a hub for marine sports.