Surfing Australia

Surfing Australia is a National Sporting Organisation that was formed in 1963 to establish, guide and promote the development of surfing in Australia. Surfing Australia is the representative body on the International Surfing Association (ISA) of which there are 86 member countries and is recognised by the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Olympic Committee and is a member of the Water Safety Council of Australia. Surfing is not just a sport, its one of the most desirable lifestyles in the world. With 85% of Australians living less than 50km from the coast its accessible to most people, and once learnt its a skill for life. There is momentum behind the sport in Australia from grass-roots community and participation, through the surfing events pathway, to our world-class elite athletes. Surfings inclusion at the Tokyo Olympics is testament to the groundswell of support of the sport globally. Our purpose is to create a healthier and happier Australia by enriching communit...