Some surf contests exist purely for bragging rights. This one exists for something bigger, and that’s exactly why it deserves your attention. Every September, the Washout at Folly Beach fills with surfboards, spectators, and a genuine sense of purpose. The Foam Frenzy Classic isn’t just another contest on the calendar. It’s a fundraiser built entirely … Read more
Forget peak summer if you actually want to see world-class surfing here. The real show happens once the crowds thin out and hurricane season starts stirring up serious swell. September turns Jennette’s Pier into the East Coast’s surf capital, hosting three major contests in barely a month’s span. Here’s your complete guide to catching all … Read more
Some Outer Banks events chase crowds. This one chases something better: pure joy on a kid’s face, mid-wave, for maybe the first time. Surfing for Autism takes over Jennette’s Pier every July, and if you’ve never watched it happen, you’re missing one of the most genuinely moving scenes on this entire coast. Here’s everything you … Read more