Hyundai High Performance CentreAustralian Surf Championships

NORTH HAVEN/NSW(August 1st, 2024): The 2024 Hyundai High Performance Centre Australian Surf Championships got underway today at North Haven and it was the Ingenia Australian Bodyboard Titles on the receiving end of pulsing swell conditions for the second year running.

The North Haven Bar had 8ft waves caping and reforming on the beach break north of the break wall, providing competitors with 3-4ft clean waves under an offshore wind. 

In the Open Men’s division it was Chase Thompson (NSW), Jesse McIvor (NSW) and Ben Roberts ( VIC) whom stood out in round one of competition this morning. Under 16 and 18 Boys divisions kicked off from lunchtime with Ossian Mackenzie ( NSW) outscoring everyone else in round one of the Under 18’s division, posting an 8.33 point single wave score and a 14.16 point heat total.  

Dane Pope (VIC) sent an ominous warning to his fellow Drop Knee division competitors, posting single wave scores of 8.17 and 7.17 points (15.34 point heat total) in round one. 

Contest Director Glen Elliott was impressed with the level of surfing on day one and said day two should see conditions improve again. 

“The waves have improved as the day has gone on today with competitors utilising the re-forms well. Tomorrow should be better again with the swell easing slightly with best conditions expected as the tide goes out through the morning,” Elliott said. 

For all results click through to LiveHeats HERE  

OFFICIAL VENUE:

Club North Haven has been named as the official venue for the Hyundai HPC Australian Surf Championships with lots going on over the course of the event. 

Please see key social program below:​​​​​​

31st July – Opening Ceremony

1st August – Live Music

2nd August – Shortboard Welcome Night – Olympic Replays on the big Screen

3rd August – Live Music

4th August – Surfmasters Welcome Night – Come to The Edge – Tahiti documentary on the big screen

5th August – Dinner Specials

7th August – Para Welcome Night

Open everyday for lunch, dinner and drinks, Club North Haven will be the place to be.

All events will be at Club North Haven – 1 Woodford Rd, North Haven NSW 2443, Australia

The Hyundai Surfing Australia High Performance Centre Australian Surf Championships are proudly supported by Destination NSW, Port Macquarie Hastings Council, Jim Beam, Ingenia Bonny Hills and Club North Haven.