by PA-3As7erfEaSt | Mar 13, 2026 | News, surfing
South African Surfer Earns Place on the World Surf League Championship Tour South African surfer Luke Thompson has qualified for the World Surf League Championship Tour, completing one of the most demanding journeys in professional surfing. The achievement places...
by PA-3As7erfEaSt | Mar 12, 2026 | News, surfing
The brands and organisations supporting the Rip Curl GromSearch and the Royal St Andrews Hotel Rip Curl Cup at East Beach. East Beach becomes the centre of competitive surfing during the Port Alfred Easter Festival. The beach hosts both the Rip Curl GromSearch and the...
by PA-3As7erfEaSt | Mar 11, 2026 | News, surfing
all photos © Kody Mcgregor PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE11 March 2026 Surf Contest Format Confirmed for Port Alfred Easter Festival Port Alfred, South Africa – The competition format has been confirmed for the two headline surf events taking place during the Port...
by PA-3As7erfEaSt | Mar 10, 2026 | News, surfing
The Most Joyful Lineup of the Weekend Every surf contest has its heroes. At the Port Alfred Easter Festival, however, one of the most memorable lineups belongs to the Granny Grommets. While the Rip Curl GromSearch showcases the next generation of competitive surfers,...
by PA-3As7erfEaSt | Mar 7, 2026 | News, surfing
(Lead photo Thomas Vos © Nick Donaghy) The ocean shapes life in Port Alfred. It brings swell, visitors, energy and rhythm to the town. Along this stretch of coastline, one group continues to play a steady role in keeping surf culture active and competitive. The Kowie...
