49th North Shore Menehune Surfing Championships: Oct 17–25 at Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park

SLS TEAM

Oct 10

2 min read

Calling all groms! The 49th Annual North Shore Menehune Surfing Championships, presented by the Friends of Aliʻi Beach, are almost here. It's one of the best first contests a young surfer can do: a fun keiki event where the whole family hangs on the beach and cheers.

At a glance

Contest days: October 17–18 and 24–25, 2026
Where: Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park, North Shore Oʻahu
Start time: 8:00 a.m. The organizers say to come early.
Entry fee: $50, one division only. Every contestant gets a contest T-shirt, lunch, a goodie bag and other prizes.
Ages: your keiki's age on October 17, 2026 decides the division.

Divisions

Pick one division only.

Kokua division for boys and girls ages 3–8 who need help in the water or on the beach. It's non-competitive, and everyone gets a trophy.

Shortboard (no boards longer than 6'6"):

Boys/Girls 4–6 (no assistance)
Girls 7–9 and Girls 10–12
Boys 7–8, Boys 9–10 and Boys 11–12

Longboard (board must be at least 3 feet over the surfer's head, no guns):

Girls 7–9 and Girls 10–12
Boys 7–9 and Boys 10–12

Entries and deadlines

The entry form lists two deadlines:

By mail: postmarked by October 1. Mail to Menehune Surf Contest, P.O. Box 507, Haleʻiwa, HI 96712. Checks are payable to Friends of Aliʻi Beach, Inc.
Drop-off: at Surf and Sea in Haleʻiwa by October 5.

Spots are limited and taken first come, first served, and the form says no late entries. If you're not entered yet, call the contest hotline to check whether any spots are left before you head down.

Download and print the entry form from the official contest site. A parent or guardian has to sign it.