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surftember in oceanside

This Season of Swellness, September is “Surftember”—a month-long celebration of surf culture, art, and community.

With consistent swells and premier surf competitions, Oceanside comes alive in September. This year, the excitement builds with Oceanside’s starring role in the lead-up to the Los Angeles Olympic Games – Trestles, the official surfing venue for LA 2028, sits just 20 miles north. Celebrate California Surfing Day (Sept 20) with Super Girl Surf Pro, the world’s largest women’s surf and lifestyle festival, plus the launch of a dual-museum exhibit, Surf Art: Exploring California’s Coastal Culture. Score a limited-edition Surfing Day tee featuring art by Angie Samblotte – proceeds support the California Surf Museum. 

surf art exhibit

California Surfing Day is extra special this September thanks to Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) and The California Surf Museum (CSM) teaming up to present Surf Art: Exploring California’s Coastal Culture, a landmark two-part exhibition celebrating Southern California’s surf-inspired art. Opening in September and running through February 1, 2026, the exhibit features works from more than 30 regional artists. Surf Art explores the creative expressions born from the surf lifestyle, showcasing painting, sculpture, resin works, surfboards, murals, textiles, and more. It’s a dynamic, unified look at how surf culture has shaped both personal artistic expression and California’s broader cultural identity. 

drop into these events

U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships

This annual September/October competition was launched in O’side in 2017 to showcase the country’s most talented competitors and raise awareness about universal beach access and the rehabilitative benefits of adapted water sports.

Super Girl Surf Pro

North America’s largest female surf contest returns to Oceanside — coinciding with California Surfing Day — September 19-21.  The festival’s surf village is a hub of female empowerment, featuring thrilling competitions, free classes and concerts, and a vibrant atmosphere.

WEAR THE STOKE

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Mockup by artist Angie Samblotte

Surf fans can show their love of California’s surf heritage by wearing their support. Original artwork from featured Surf Art Exhibit artist Angie Samblotte was chosen to adorn Visit Oceanside’s official, limited edition, collectible CA Surfing Day T-shirt which proceeds go towards the California Surf Museum & its mission to preserve and share surf history. Angie is a Southern California native whose vibrant designs capture the magic of coastal life. Known for blending her love of surfing, daydreaming, and the natural world, Angie’s art has graced surfboards, canvas, greeting cards, and more.  This will be available for purchase through California Welcome Center Oceanside in September 2025 but is available for presale HERE

learn to rip

Ride the September swell! With consistent waves and laid-back local instructors, there’s no better time to learn to surf on your Oceanside getaway.

celebrate our surf culture

Join O’side O’lympian Caity Simmers, California Surf Museum President and writer of Big Wave: Guardians Jim Kempton and USA Surfing Professional Surf Coach John Daniels on a celebration of surfing in Oceanside.

stay swell

Save 15% At Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort
Save up to 15% off your stay of two or more nights at Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort. Promo code: AFFIL.
Save 15% At Best Western Oceanside Inn
Save 15% off regular rates at Best Western Oceanside Inn when booking online using this special link.
Save 10% at Blue Skies a Private Mini-Resort
Enjoy a 10% discount with code: visitoceanside Escape from your everyday life to this dreamy Southern California oasis designed for family getaways, group vacations or creative retreats.
Save 10% At Super 8 by Wyndham
Enjoy 10% off bookings at Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown.
Save 20% At Springhill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
Guests are invited to take advantage of a 20% savings off of regular rates at SpringHill Suites Oceanside Beach when they book online at the special link.
$100 Dining Credit At The Brick Hotel
Book a 2-night stay via The Brick Hotel website and use code BRICK100 to receive a $100 gift card, valid at both on-site restaurants Cococabana and The Lobby Tiki Bar. PLUS COMPLIMENTARY: welcome drinks, morning coffee at Succulent Coffee, fitness offerings – including yoga on the rooftop and a F45 class at F45’s Oceanside Pier location. Valid for NEW reservations only. Cannot be applied retroactively to existing bookings. Can not be combined with other promotions.
Published: July 23, 2025
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