THE PREMIER INTERNATIONAL SURF CRAFT SERIES.

WHERE THE WORLD MEETS THE OCEAN.

Shaw and Partners Athletes holding large cheques on a beach with a clear sky

Series Information


Series Membership

Membership details to follow for season 2026/27

Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series

The Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series is the home of professional surf sports.

Since launching in 2011, the series has grown into one of the world’s leading surf sports competitions, bringing together elite athletes, major events and international racing across Australia, Great Britain, France, New Zealand and the United States.

The 2026/27 season is the biggest in the series’ history, featuring a world-class event calendar, major championship opportunities, dedicated youth racing, community participation events and an extensive prize pool.

Series by the Numbers

Since its inception, the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series has delivered:

  • More than 160 events
  • Over $3.5 million in prize money
  • More than 42,000 race entries
  • Athletes representing 10 nations
  • Over 50 live broadcasts
  • More than 14 million digital views

2026/27 series

The 2026/27 Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series will feature:

  • More than $600,000 in cash prize money
  • Over $200,000 in prizes
  • Two Mitsubishi ASX vehicles awarded to the Men’s and Women’s Iron Champions
  • 18 Open events across the season
  • Athletes’ best five results counting towards the overall championship
  • Three dedicated youth events, including the Race One World Youth Championships
  • Four international racing opportunities for leading athletes
  • The Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series Club Championship
  • The introduction of 2km Ocean Swim events, beginning at Burleigh Heads
2026/27 Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series Event Schedule:

• 27th June 2026 – Great Britain World Ocean Series – Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 5,000 points

• 4th July 2026 – Hossegor Classic, France – Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 5,000 points

• 11th July 2026 - Torrance Beach, LA, USA

• 2nd - 4th October 2026 – Burleigh Heads, QLD – Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 5,000 points

• 24th October 2026 – Wanda Tradies One Club Carnival, NSW – Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 5,000 points

• 30th Oct – 1st Nov 2026 – Wauchope-Bonny Hills, NSW – Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 7,000 points + Youth Racing

• 27th – 29th Nov 2026 – Shaw and Partners Hayden Kenny Classic, QLD 10,000 points + Youth Racing

• 5th December 2026 – Coffs Harbour, NSW – Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 5,000 points

• 12th December 2026 – Warrnambool Battle of the Bay, VIC – Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 5,000 points

• 18th - 19th Dec 2026 – Glenelg Sprint Challenge, SA – Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 7,000 points

• 3rd January 2027 – Jim Wall Ironman, VIC – Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 5,000 points

• 15th - 16th Jan 2027 – Shaw and Partners Manly Surf Open, NSW 10,000 points

• 17th January 2027 – Freshwater, NSW – Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 5,000 points

• 22nd - 23rd Jan 2027 – Murphy Homes Maroochy Classic, QLD – Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 7,000 points

• 6th February 2027 – Brighton, SA – Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 5,000 points

• 13th February 2027 – Lorne, VIC – Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 5,000 points

• 19th February 2027 – Shaw and Partners Sunset 10,000, Northcliffe Beach – 10,000 points

• 20th February 2027 – Shaw and Partners Shannon Eckstein Ironman Classic, QLD – 10,000 points

Overall Pointscore

Every event in the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series earns points according to its tier, as detailed below.

Your top five results across the season count toward the overall championship — rewarding consistency, performance, and endurance.

The MVP Award honours the ultimate all-rounder, combining each athlete’s best five Swim, Board, Ski, and Iron finishes to crown the season’s most complete ocean athlete.

Place 5,000 7,000 10,000
15,0007,00010,000
24,3006,0208,600
33,6505,1107,300
43,3504,6906,700
53,0504,2706,100
62,9154,0815,830
72,7753,8855,550
82,6403,6965,280
92,5003,5005,000
102,4403,4164,880
112,3753,3254,750
122,3103,2344,620
132,2503,1504,500
142,1903,0664,380
152,1252,9754,250
162,0652,8914,130
172,0002,8004,000
181,9752,7653,950
191,9502,7303,900
201,9252,6953,850
211,9002,6603,800
221,8752,6253,750
231,8502,5903,700
241,8252,5553,650
251,8002,5203,600
261,7752,4853,550
271,7502,4503,500
281,7252,4153,450
291,7002,3803,400
301,6752,3453,350
311,6602,3243,320
321,6452,3033,290
331,6252,2753,250
341,6102,2543,220
351,5952,2333,190
361,5752,2053,150
371,5602,1843,120
381,5452,1633,090
391,5252,1353,050
401,5102,1143,020
411,5002,1003,000
421,4752,0652,950
431,4602,0442,920
441,4452,0232,890
451,4251,9952,850
461,4101,9742,820
471,3951,9532,790
481,3751,9252,750
491,3501,8902,700
501,3201,8482,640
511,3051,8272,610
521,2911,8072,581
531,2761,7862,552
541,2611,7662,523
551,2471,7462,494
561,2321,7252,465
571,2181,7052,435
581,2031,6842,406
591,1891,6642,377
601,1741,6442,348
611,1591,6232,319
621,1451,6032,290
631,1301,5822,260
641,1161,5622,231
651,1011,5412,202
661,0861,5212,173
671,0721,5012,144
681,0571,4802,115
691,0431,4602,085
701,0281,4392,056
711,0141,4192,027
729991,3991,998
739841,3781,969
749701,3581,940
759551,3371,910
769411,3171,881
779261,2961,852
789111,2761,823
798971,2561,794
808821,2351,765
818681,2151,735
828531,1941,706
838391,1741,677
848241,1541,648
858091,1331,619
867951,1131,590
877801,0921,560
887661,0721,531
897511,0511,502
907361,0311,473
917291,0211,458
927221,0111,444
937151,0001,429
947079901,415
957009801,400
966939701,385
976859601,371
986789491,356
996719391,342
1006649291,327
2025/26 Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series Overall Prizepool
Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series Overall Series Prizepool
Event Cash Prizes
Open Iron 1st$10,000Mitsubishi ASX* - thanks to Shaw and Partners Financial Services
Open Iron 2nd$7,500
Open Iron 3rd$5,000
Open Iron 4th$2,500
Open Iron 5th$1,000
U15 Iron 1stRace One Board
U17 Iron 1stRace One Board
U15 Iron 2ndRace One Board
U17 Iron 2ndRace One Board
U15 Iron 3rdRace One Board
U17 Iron 3rdRace One Board
OPEN MVP WINNER$5,000
Open Board$2,000
Open Ski$2,000
Open Swim$2,000
Prize Winners Conditions

*Mitsubishi ASX: The athlete with the highest overall points score will receive first choice of the two cars. *The Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series iron winner with the most points men's/women's will get to pick the colour of their car first.

All Race One boards awarded in the series will be selected from stock available at HQ (custom boards are not included). Please note that freight costs for any boards or craft awarded to winners or provided to host clubs are not covered and will be the responsibility of the winners or host clubs.

Insurance

Insurance & Risk Statement


The Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series is an independent event and does not provide Work Cover or equivalent athlete coverage. We carry a limited liability insurance policy, but all athletes enter and compete entirely at their own risk.


We take every reasonable step to manage hazards and deliver the safest possible event; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of each athlete — or their parent/guardian — to ensure they are capable, prepared, and safe in the conditions they choose to race in.


This is an active, high-risk sport, and we strongly encourage all athletes to hold private health insurance.


If you require clarification regarding an incident or our coverage, please contact support@worldoceanseries.com.

Prize money and refund policy

Prize Money Claims

All athletes who have placed and wish to claim prize money are required to complete the designated prize money claim form linked below. Prize pools for each event can be found in the official entry circular. Prize money for team events will be paid directly to the participating club, and it is the club’s responsibility to distribute funds to team members accordingly. All prize money claims must be submitted no later than 30th April 2027. Please ensure all details submitted are accurate to avoid delays in processing.

Refund Policy

Refunds for the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series event entries will only be issued when a valid medical certificate is provided as evidence of illness or injury. All refund requests must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to the event commencement. A $10 administration fee per individual entry will be deducted from any approved refund (e.g., a refund request for four entrants will incur a $40 deduction). Athletes who do not attend the event without prior approval are considered no-shows and are not eligible for a refund. If a participant is unable to compete and does not meet the medical refund requirements, they may transfer their entry to another eligible competitor, subject to organiser approval. Please allow up to 10 business days for refund processing.