Welcome to the Western Surfing Association - the largest amateur surf series on the West Coast

The Western Surfing Association (WSA) is the oldest competition surfing association in the USA and, by far, the largest on the West Coast. The WSA, established in 1961, is a California non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting and preserving the sport of surfing through fun, family oriented surf competitions. WSA is an official West Coast member organization of USA Surfing. WSA members can earn entry in the USA Surfing Prime and USA Surfing Championships and Team Trials.

Photo by Chris Grant, 2023

Become a WSA member

Join WSA! As a 2023-2024 WSA member you will receive a competition t-shirt and will be eligible to surf in our Salt Life West Coast Championships Tour.

Thank you to our WSA sponsors

We are deeply grateful to all of our sponsors who help make the WSA happen. Everything from food and drinks to prizes, wax and sunscreen come from our sponsors. Please join us in thanking our sponsors and shop with our supporters when you are able to.

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