San Clemente Ocean Festival
When is San Clemente Ocean Festival?
San Clemente Ocean Festival takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in San Clemente, CA.
What distances does San Clemente Ocean Festival offer?
San Clemente Ocean Festival offers 15 events: One Mile Ocean Swim - Sunday, 5K Beach Run - Sunday, Grom's Rule Surf Contest (Sunday) - Boys 10 & Under, Grom's Rule Surf Contest (Sunday) - Girls 11 & Older, Grom's Rule Surf Contest (Sunday) - Girls 10 & Under, San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Men's Division, Ages 40 & Over Division, San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Women's Division, ALL Ages, International Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday, Paddle Events - Open Ocean Paddle (SUP, Prone, Kayak), SUP & Paddleboard Surf Sprint - Sunday, Jr. Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday, Dolphin Dash - Saturday, Grom's Rule Surf Contest (Sunday) - Boys 11 & Older, San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Men's Division, Ages 39 & Under Division, All Inclusive (Sunday) Beach Events - 5K Beach Run, Biathlon, One Mile Ocean Swim, Run-Swim-Run, Paddle Events, Splash & Dash Relay, Grom's Rule Surf Contest - 7 & under "Push-in Division" - Sunday.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Mile Ocean Swim - Sunday | 1.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| 5K Beach Run - Sunday | 5.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
| Grom's Rule Surf Contest (Sunday) - Boys 10 & Under 18 spots left | — | $70.00 | Register |
| Grom's Rule Surf Contest (Sunday) - Girls 11 & Older 18 spots left | — | $70.00 | Register |
| Grom's Rule Surf Contest (Sunday) - Girls 10 & Under 18 spots left | — | $70.00 | Register |
| San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Men's Division, Ages 40 & Over Division 18 spots left | — | $55.00 | Register |
| San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Women's Division, ALL Ages 18 spots left | — | $55.00 | Register |
| International Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday | — | $65.00 | Register |
| Paddle Events - Open Ocean Paddle (SUP, Prone, Kayak), SUP & Paddleboard Surf Sprint - Sunday | — | $45.00 | Register |
| Jr. Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday | — | $35.00 | Register |
| Dolphin Dash - Saturday | — | $30.00 | Register |
| Grom's Rule Surf Contest (Sunday) - Boys 11 & Older 18 spots left | — | $70.00 | Register |
| San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Men's Division, Ages 39 & Under Division 18 spots left | — | $55.00 | Register |
| All Inclusive (Sunday) Beach Events - 5K Beach Run, Biathlon, One Mile Ocean Swim, Run-Swim-Run, Paddle Events, Splash & Dash Relay | — | $60.00 | Register |
| Grom's Rule Surf Contest - 7 & under "Push-in Division" - Sunday 12 spots left | — | $60.00 | Register |
How much does San Clemente Ocean Festival cost?
Registration for San Clemente Ocean Festival starts at $30.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is San Clemente Ocean Festival held?
San Clemente Ocean Festival is held in San Clemente, CA at San Clemente Pier.
About San Clemente Ocean Festival
San Clemente Ocean Festival is a volunteer organization, dedicated to the promotion and support of ocean safety, the environment and the community by providing a quality athletic venue and enjoyable family event. The San Clemente Ocean Festival utilizes a a "One Fee - All Events Entry". Participants pay one fee and are entitled to enter any of the events listed for that entry. Entry includes commemorative SCOF tee, SCOF swim cap and competitors kit.
Saturday July 18
International Lifeguard Competition (All Events) - includes Surf Race, Rescue Relay, Surf Ski Race, International Ironman, NDA Dory Races #1 & #2, Paddleboard Rescue Relay, Paddleboard Sprint, Landline Rescue Relay.
Junior Lifeguard Competition (All Events) - includes Beach Flags, Surf Race, Run-Swim-Run, Paddleboard Race
Separate Saturday entry events:
Dolphin Dash (kid's running race)
Pier Bowl Surf Classic (open & age-group surfing event)
Sunday July 19
Beach Events (All Events) - includes 5K Beach Run, Biathlon (Swim 1K, Run 5K), Open Ocean Paddle, One Mile Ocean Swim, Run-Swim-Run, SUP Sprint, Splash & Dash Relay
Separate Sunday entry event:
5K Beach Run,
Grom's Rule Surf Contest (kid's age-group surf event including 7 & under "Push-in Division)