Ireland will host the European Junior Surfing Championships 2026 this autumn, as Bundoran welcomes national teams from across Europe from 24 September to 4 October. The ten-day championship, sanctioned by the European Surfing Federation (ESF), will see Europe’s top junior surfers compete at the iconic Bundoran break known as The Peak & Tullan Strand, bringing one of the continent’s most prestigious youth surf events to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.
Organised by Irish Surfing in collaboration with Saltwater Festival, the event represents a major milestone for the sport in Ireland, positioning Bundoran at the centre of European junior high-performance surfing.
Hundreds of athletes, coaches, officials and supporters are expected to travel to Donegal for the Championships, delivering significant sporting and tourism impact to the northwest region.
The event is proudly supported by Sport Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Donegal County Council, underlining the national significance of hosting a continental championship on Irish shores.
Gavin mcCrea Irish Surfing “Hosting the European Junior Championships is a landmark moment for Irish surfing. It reflects the strength of our athlete pathway and the international reputation of our waves.”
Ryan Vail Saltwater Festival “This event showcases not just world-class surfing, but the energy, culture and community of Ireland’s west coast.”
The competition venues will be The Peak & Tullan Strand in Bundoran. Further details, including participating nations and full event programming, will be announced in the coming months. Via Irish Surfing & the Saltwater Festival socials & websites.
