2026 SHAW AND PARTNERS MANLY OPEN SURF CLASSIC

ONE OF THE LONGEST RUNNING AND MOST ICONIC EVENTS ON THE AUSTRALIA RACING CALENDAR

 

It’s a basic law of gravity that what goes up must come down. And yet, so far this 2025/26 season, a significant group of Ironman and Ironwoman athletes across ski, swim and board disciplines have done the opposite in the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series. Now, the series descends on one of the most anticipated weekends on the calendar, the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series Manly Surf Classic. With swell and wind on the forecast, we’re set for unpredictable, high-octane racing and truly cinematic conditions. Expect tight margins, big calls, and athletes forced to read the ocean at its rawest. There’s excitement, there’s tension and with the series title taking shape, this weekend feels like lock-in time for anyone with championship ambitions.

This weekend is full of storylines.

• Ali Day needs a result  the series picture tightens if he doesn’t deliver at Manly.

• Will Lana Rogers run away with the win and take control of the series?

• Big surf forecast  ocean IQ could matter more than raw power.

• One wave could blow open the title race across multiple disciplines.

• Pressure on the favourites as Manly demands smart racing out of the break.

• Dark horses thrive when conditions turn heavy ,who steps up?

 

 

The Perfect Weekend. Why is it called the perfect weekend? Let’s run through itinerary for this weekend.

 

Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series Manly Surf Classic 10,000pts.

 

Friday

2pm Ironman and ironwoman will battle through the heats to get a spot in for the finals on Saturday

 

 

Saturday

8am: Action all day for the u17s Race one Areana and Open Individual heats and time

2pm: Shaw and Partners World Ocean series final package (live broadcast on Facebook and YouTube)

 

Sunday

Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series Freshwater Open 5,000pts

(Freshwater beach)

Racing all day from 8am.

 

 

 

Schedule:

 

FORECAST:

 

• low Tide: ~1:32 AM (0.60m)
• high Tide: ~8:13 AM (2.40m)
• low Tide: ~2:56 PM (0.77m)
• high Tide: ~8:11 PM (1.77m) 

• low Tide: ~2:16 AM (0.54m)
• high Tide: ~8:53 AM (2.47m)
• low Tide: ~3:37 PM (0.72m)
• high Tide: ~8:51 PM (1.83m) 

HOW TO WATCH

Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series YouTube and Facebook page from 2pm AEDT 

Visit World Ocean Series on YouTube

 

 

 

Check real time results here:

 

 

 

 

Activations

 

Come down to the Activation Zone and check out Race One Surf Craft, selling the best in the business boards, skis, paddles and apparel, alongside Jayd Swimwear, showcasing some of the best swimwear on the market. Whether you’re racing, training or just love the surf-sport lifestyle, this is a must-visit over the weekend.

 

 

Let’s look at the predications for the 2025 Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series Manly Surf classic

 

MEN’S SWIM

Last year’s winner: Connor Maggs
Favourite: Hayden Cotter
Next Best:  Joel Piper and Jackson Borg
Other Chances: Ben Highfield

 

WOMEN’S SWIM

Last year’s winner: Charlotte Cross
Favourite: Kaitlin Rees
Next Best: Molly Shinvan and Naomi Scott
Other Chances: Claudia-Rose Slaven

 

WOMEN’S BOARD

Last year’s winner:   Lizzie Welborn
Favourite: Lizzie Welborn
Next Best: Lily O’Sullivan and Brodee Trinca
Other Chances: Hannah Sculley

 

MEN’S BOARD

Last year’s winner: Cruz Mckee
Favourite: Charlie Verco
Next Best: Matt Bevilacqua and Will Banister
Other Chances: TJ Hendy

 

WOMEN’S SKI

Last year’s winner: Jemma Smith
Favourite: Claudia Kelly
Next Best: Alexandra Clarke and Piper Harrison
Other Chances: Elissa Johnson

 

MEN’S SKI

Last year’s winner: Noah Havard
Favourite: Harrison Taurins
Next Best: Piran Phillips
Other Chances: Olly Monaghan

 

IRONMAN

Last year’s winner:  Ben Carberry
Favourite: Finn Askew
Next Best: Ali Day and Callum Brennan
Other Chances: Jy Timperley

 

IRONWOMAN

Last year’s winner: Naomi Scott
Favourite: Carla Papac
Next Best: Lucy Derbyshire and Dom Stitt
Other Chances: Naomi Scott

 

TAPLIN RELAY

Last year’s winner: Alexandra Headland SLSC
Favourite: Alexandra Headland SLSC
Next Best: Burleigh Heads SLSC
Other Chances: Surfers Paradise SLSC, NEWPORT SLSC

 

 

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