Rip Curl GromSearch 2025: The Ultimate Competition for Young Surfing Talents Returns
After an exhilarating 2024 season, the Rip Curl GromSearch is back in Europe and across the globe.
This event, dedicated to young surfing talents, is organized in collaboration with local surf clubs and federations. It provides a unique platform for the world’s most promising young surfers.
An Internationally Renowned Competition
The GromSearch takes place in seven regions around the world: Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, the United States, Brazil, South Africa, and Europe. Each edition brings together the best young surfers, fostering both competition and progression. The journey culminates in an international final, where the champions from each continent compete for the ultimate title.
European Tour Schedule
1st Stop: Fregene, Lazio, Italy (waiting period in March 2025)
2nd Stop: Costa Da Caparica, Portugal (April 7-9, 2025)
3rd Stop: Somo, Spain (May 2-4, 2025)
4th Stop: Croyde Bay, United Kingdom (June 7-8, 2025)
5th Stop: Lacanau, France (August 28-31, 2025) European Final: Location and dates to be confirmed
Competition Categories
Boys:
Under 16
Under 14
Under 12 Girls:
Under 16 Under 14 Under 12
A Stepping Stone to Surfing’s Elite
Since its inception in 1999, the Rip Curl GromSearch has helped uncover numerous talents who now shine on the world stage. Among its former competitors are WSL champions and Olympic medalists, including Gabriel Medina (3x world champion), Stephanie Gilmore (8x world champion), Kauli Vaast, and Caroline Marks (2024 Olympic champions).
Last year, European champions Tya Zebrowski and Dylan Donegan Santos qualified for the world final in Bali, where Lukas Skinner and Eden Walla claimed the latest GromSearch crowns.
The European Final and Online Wildcards
All winners from the European tour stops will qualify for the European Final. Wildcards will also be awarded to young talents from countries without a GromSearch event through the GromSearch Online. This digital format will allow young surfers to submit their best waves via social media.
