Join the fun at Summer Critter Camp!

Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon

Mark your Calendars for September 13, 2026 for the 21st Annual

Click HERE to sign up for the Surf Contests, Costume Contest, Fundraiser and to purchase your 2026 Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon t-shirt!

Parking on the corner of Via De La Valle and Highway 101 is available for $25.00 with all proceeds benefiting the pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center.

SURF SAN DIEGO LIKE THE SURF DOGS DO

 

Here is your chance to teach your dog to Surf in 2026. 

Whether you want to get your pup ready for the Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, or you just want to have a fun and challenging activity for your pup, Surf Lessons are a great way to help support the Center and bond with your furry friend!

Join Helen Woodward Animal Center for dog surfing lessons on 

Saturday July 25th

Saturday August 1st

Saturday August 15th

Check out our FUR-tastic Surfers from 2025!

2025 Winners List

Best in Surf

1st Place: Faith

Faith, a dog being carried by her owner

2nd Place: Petey

A dog receiving an award for surfing and his owner

3rd Place: Rascal

Extra Small

1st Place: Petey

A white dog on a surfboard

2nd Place: Carson

A dog, Carson, surfing

3rd Place: Sammy Jr.

A dog, Sammy Jr surfing

Small

1st Place: Iza

Iza, a dog surfing

2nd Place: Max

Max, a dog surfing

3rd Place: Rocket

Medium

1st Place: Faith

Faith, a dog surfing

2nd Place: Gilbert

A brown dog wearing a green life-vest surfing

3rd Place: Taz

Large

1st Place: Charlie

Charlie, a dog surfing

2nd Place: Rippin Rosie

Rippin Rosie, a dog surfing

3rd Place: Dr. Koa

A man smiling at the camera next to his brown dog

Extra Large

1st Place: Rascal

A man kneeling down next to his white dog

2nd Place: Milo

A dark brown dog sitting with tongue out

3rd Place: Barney

A woman smiling at the camera next to her white dog

Freestyle Duos & Trios

1st Place: Rippin Rosie, Charle, and Carson

Three dogs surfing on the same board

2nd Place: Bing Bang Family

Multiple dogs surfing on the same surfboard

3rd Place: Iza and Albee

Iza, a dog surfing

Freestyle Peeps & Pups

1st Place: Max & Patrick

Max, a dog and his owner surfing

2nd Place: Rippin Rosie & Steve

A man surfing with his white dog

3rd Place: Rick & Thomas

Ricky, a dog with his owner surfing

Costume Contest

1st Place: Bogie

 

A man in uniform with his small white dog

2nd Place: Marley & Mazie

Two dogs dressed in costume with their owners

3rd Place: Ruffelina Delicious Von Vicious

A woman with her black dog smiling at the camera

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