Countdown Cup
presented by outerknown
presented by outerknown
The Countdown Cup (Men's and Women's Divisions) will challenge surfers to showcase their diverse abilities on 4 different fin set-ups.
Round 1: All surfers will ride a quad of their choosing and will only be allowed to catch one wave.
The top 16 scores will progress.
Round 2: Surfers will ride a thruster of their choosing and will only be allowed to catch one wave.
The top 8 scores will progress.
Semifinal: Surfers will ride a twin fin of their choosing in a 30 minute heat with no wave limit.
The top 4 single wave scores will progress.
Final: The final 4 surfers will ride a single fin of their choosing in a 30 minute heat with no wave limit. The top single wave score will be crowned the winner of the Countdown Cup.
No need to worry if you do not have a surfboard with each fin set up. Our partner Firewire will be at the contest with a variety of top of the line boards you can use, just make sure to bring your ID.
United Airlines will be giving away one round trip ticket to Australia for the winner of The United Air Show contest.
How to enter:
Register + compete in the Countdown Cup (see link above).
From the Countdown Cup competitors, 20 participants will be selected to surf in The United Air Show contest.
The best overall air will win a rountrip ticket to Australia (courtesy of United Airlines).
8:00am
Countdown Cup contest starts
on the beach
Outerknown, Sun Bum, United, Yeti, Alila Marea, Electra, Vive Organic, Firewire, Ikon Pass, Manera, Holy Sits, Hume, and Bump Coffee open
in the Main Zone
10:15am
Fire Vs Water contest starts
on the beach
11:00am
Board and Brew, The Ice Box, and Rudy's Taco Shop open
at the Picnic Area
12:00pm
The United Air Show Contest begins
on the beach
12:00pm
Solento Tequila, Kove, and Sydney Beer Co open
at the Beach Bar
1:30pm
Gromathon
on the beach
2:45pm
DJ Set by Tajin Rims
at the Beach Stage
4:30pm
Band: Emily Afton
at the Beach Stage
5:30pm
Band: Veni Sun
at the Beach Stage
The Gromathon is a fun and friendly contest that combines a beach run, a paddle, and a wave.
This is a free contest for ages 13 and under. The Gromathan will start at 1:30pm. You must check in at the beach marshall by 1:00pm to compete. BYO soft top.
The best surfers from North County’s Lifeguard and Fire Departments go head-to-head in a tag team competition. The action starts at 10:15am, come down and support our first responders!
Seaside Reef is located at 2504 S Coast Hwy, Solana Beach.
State Parks Pass accepted or on-site paid parking will be available. Limited spots.
Rideshare pick-up and drop-off designated area at the Seaside parking lot.
Ride your bike down and enjoy our complimentary bike valet provided by Electra.
SOLENTO SURF FESTIVAL
2024 PARTNERS
Outerknown
Sun Bum, United Airlines, FLOW Trip
Yeti, Electra, Vive
Ikon, Firewire Surfboards, Manera
Kove, Sydney Beer Co, Topo Chico