Confirmed event schedule
World Dog Surfing Championships 2026
The organizer schedules entrant check-in from 9–10 AM PDT, surfing exhibitions and heats from 9:20 AM–1:30 PM, and awards from 1:30–2 PM at Linda Mar Beach.
- Location
- Linda Mar Beach, Pacifica, CA 94044
- Surfing competition
- 9:20 AM–1:30 PM PDT
- Awards
- 1:30–2 PM PDT
Live official NWS planning
Best time to attend the World Dog Surfing Championships
Comparing the published event hours with the newest official National Weather Service forecast, visibility, wind and beach alerts. An NWS beach alert that directly affects surfing blocks any better weather window.
No better weather window is shown while the Beach Hazards Statement is active. This planner is not a promise that conditions are safe or that the competition will proceed. Follow NWS instructions, lifeguards, event organizers and local emergency officials.
Beach alert takes priority
No better weather window while the alert is active
At the latest update, the NWS Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through 5 PM PDT Saturday. It forecasts sneaker waves, strong rip currents and breaking waves up to 10 feet at some south- and southwest-facing beaches and break points. The NWS instruction is to remain out of the water, stay off jetties, piers and rocks, and never turn your back on the ocean.
Before leaving
Check conditions and official decisions
Follow the beach alert
The event schedule does not override NWS instructions. Organizers, lifeguards and local officials make the current beach and competition decisions.
Visibility is changing
The latest nearby observation reported fog or mist and about 3 miles of visibility. Review the live observation before coastal travel because conditions can change quickly.
Wind increases
The official hourly forecast trends from about 9 mph in the morning toward 12 mph around the awards period. Check the newest forecast and organizer updates on arrival.
Event date, location and schedule come from the World Dog Surfing Championships organizer. Forecasts, observations and alerts come from the National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area office. MyUSA.us is independent and 100% ad-free.