Asian Games 2026 Surfing 2nd event comppetition – 26 sep
September 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Surfing at the Asian Games 2026 continues with an action-packed Day 2 on Saturday, September 26, 2026, as Asia’s top surfers battle through the Men’s Shortboard Round 2 & Repechages and Women’s Shortboard Round 2 & Repechages at Akabane Long Beach (Pacific Long Beach), Tahara City, Japan.
Surfing Day 2 Event
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Sport | Surfing |
| Competition Day | Day 2 |
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Akabane Long Beach (Pacific Long Beach), Tahara City |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Events | Men’s Shortboard & Women’s Shortboard |
| Competition Stage | Round 2 and Repechage Heats |
| Medal Events in Surfing | 2 (Men’s Shortboard & Women’s Shortboard) |
| Gold Medals Awarded Today | None |
Men’s Shortboard Round 2
The Men’s Shortboard Round 2 features some of Asia’s most talented surfers competing in high-pressure head-to-head heats.
Women’s Shortboard Round 2
The Women’s Shortboard Round 2 delivers equally exciting competition as elite surfers from across Asia compete under increasing pressure.
Competition Format and Scoring
The competition rules for the Asian Games surfing are the international rules.
- The individual boarders race each other head-to-head.
- Officials decide the length of the heat, depending on the ocean.
- Commitment, difficulty, speed and power, flow, innovation and execution, judges assess every wave.
- Each surfer awards only his/her top 2 waves for a final score.
- The surfer with the highest combined total advances.
- A priority system determines which surfer has first choice of incoming waves, ensuring fair competition.
- Successful athletes progress through Round 2, repechage, and knockout stages before reaching the medal rounds.
Host Country – Japan
The surfing event will be held during the Asian Games 2026, Japan.
Venue
The surfing events are held at Akabane Long Beach (Pacific Long Beach) in Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture.
Top Nations to Watch
There will be several countries that will be trying to win medals in the surf event all through the contest.
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Philippines
- China
- Chinese Taipei
- South Korea
- Thailand
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What surfing events are held at the Asian Games 2026?
There are just two surfing medals, the Men’s Shortboard and Women’s Shortboard.
What is going to happen in the surfing contest on September 26th?
Day 2 includes Men’s and Women’s Shortboard Round 2 heats along with repechage rounds that determine which surfers continue in the tournament.
Are medals awarded on September 26?
No. There are no medal events or finals scheduled on September 26.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, Surfing on this date: No gold medal finals on this date (Qualification rounds). Across the full Surfing competition, 2 gold medals are awarded in total, with finals on 28 September.
Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.