Postponement Of Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final Presented By NRMA Insurance

BURLEIGH HEADS, QLD (4/03/2025) – Surfing Australia can confirm that the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance, originally scheduled to take place on the Gold Coast from March 8-9, 2025, has been postponed due to Cyclone Alfred and the extreme weather conditions forecast for the region.

Due to forced measures, and based on official weather models and advice from the Bureau of Meteorology, council and emergency services authorities, we have made this decision in the interest of the safety of all competitors, staff, and spectators.

Safety remains our highest priority. Forecast conditions indicate that it will not be safe to run the event or for competitors and officials to travel. Event officials have been closely monitoring the system in accordance with our risk management protocols and have determined that postponement is the most responsible course of action.

New event dates will be announced shortly.

Surfing Australia appreciates the understanding of all competitors, boardrider clubs, and event partners during this time. We will continue to provide updates as further details become available.

For ongoing event updates, please stay tuned to Surfing Australia’s official channels.

About the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle:
The Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle is Australia’s biggest grassroots surfing series, involving over 80 boardrider clubs in eight state qualifying rounds before culminating in the epic Grand Final showdown. The event has been instrumental in strengthening club culture, fostering future champions, and celebrating Australia’s deep connection with surfing.

The 2025 Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance is proudly supported by Jim Beam, ACCIONA, Ruffie Rustic Foods, BC Protein Snacks, Oakley, Kennards Hire, Dometic, Boost Mobile, Daiwa Australia, Murf Electric Bikes, Blackroll, Vissla, Zuum Energy Gum, the Burleigh Pavilion and Surfers for Climate. 

The 2025 Hyundai ABB Gold Coast Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance is supported by Experience Gold Coast and the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland

About Australian boardrider clubs:
There are more than 250 boardrider clubs across the country, where members gather regularly, often monthly, to organise grassroots competitions at world-class waves such as Burleigh Heads. The boardrider club phenomenon in Australia has made a significant contribution to the nation’s competitive success on the global stage, fostering close-knit communities that support young surfers on their journeys to becoming the next world champions.

For more information, visit www.australianboardridersbattle.com.