Surfing New Zealand annually selects a New Zealand Longboard Team to represent the country at the prestigious ISA World Longboard Championship — the premier event for traditional longboard surfing.
This IOC-recognised event brings together the world’s top longboard surfers, attracting 100+ athletes from over 30 nations. It serves as a pathway to other international competitions.
ISA World Longboard Championship – Overview
- Sanctioning Body: International Surfing Association (ISA)
- IOC Recognised: Yes
- Divisions: Open Men & Open Women Longboard
- Participants: ~100 surfers
- Countries: 30+
- 2025 Venue: El Salvador
- 2025 Dates: 7–13 May
Team Composition
- 2 x Open Men Longboard
- 2 x Open Women Longboard
🔗 Selections are made using the Surfing New Zealand Teams Qualification Policy.
🇳🇿 2025 New Zealand Longboard Team
Open Men
- Jack Tyro
- Oliver Janes
Open Women
- Gabi Paul
- Hannah Kohn
Team Coach and Management: TBC
New Zealand Longboard Team – ISA Championship Results
| Year | Location | Team Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TBC | — | ||
| 2024 | El Salvador | 17th | ||
| 2023 | El Salvador | 17th | ||
| 2022 | — | Cancelled | ||
| 2021 | — | Cancelled | ||
| 2020 | — | Cancelled | ||
| 2019 | Biarritz, France | 12th | ||
| 2018 | Riyue Bay, China | 11th | ||
| 2017 | — | Cancelled | ||
| 2016 | — | Cancelled | ||
| 2015 | — | Cancelled | ||
| 2014 | — | Cancelled | ||
| 2013 | Huanchaco, Peru | 11th |
📌 Note: The longboard divisions were separated from the World Surfing Games starting in 2013.
🔎 Further Information
📍 View full event coverage, livestreams, and athlete bios on the ISA Website.
For team selection or general inquiries, contact:
📧 lee.ryan@surfingnz.co.nz
📞 021 116 0160