Asian Games 2026 Surfing 3rd event Competition – 27 Sep
September 27 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the Asian Games 2026 is entering a crucial phase, with Asia’s best surfers from around the region competing in the official Surfing Day 3 competition. This competition day is hosted at iconic Pacific Long Beach (Akabane Long Beach) in Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and includes the QF & SF stages where the field is reduced to the top four surfers competing for the medals that go to the Asian Games.
Surfing Competition Schedule
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Surfing 3rd Competition Day |
| Date | 27 September 2026 |
| Start Time | 07:00 JST (Subject to wave and weather conditions) |
| Venue | Pacific Long Beach (Akabane Long Beach) |
| City | Tahara City |
| Prefecture | Aichi |
| Country | Japan |
| Competition Phase | Expected Quarterfinals & Semifinals |
| Sport Format | Shortboard Surfing |
Competition Format
The knockout round of the competition will be played on September 27th. The quarter-finals will feature a matchup between the surfers who survived the last round.
In the Semifinals, the top 4 players will be made up, and the winners will go straight to the Finals. The victorious semi-finalists go to the Gold Medal Final and the other semi-finalists go to the Bronze Medal final. This way, each heat can have a direct impact on the podium at the Asian Games.
Countries to Watch
Official heat and athlete line-ups are published nearer the time of competition, but several surfing countries in Asia are likely to be a fairly strong group, and they may include:
- Japan
- Indonesia
- China
- Philippines
- South Korea
- Chinese Taipei
Host Country
The twenty Asian Games welcome Japan with pride.
Venue
Official name: Akabane Long Beach. It is situated on the Pacific coast of Japan in Tahara City in Aichi Prefecture and is the host for the surfing competition.
How Surfing Is Judged
Each surfer will be judged on International Surfing Criteria by a panel of judges. Scores will be based on the following:
- Commitment and degree of difficulty
- Speed, power, and flow
- Variety of maneuvers
- Innovation and progression
- Overall execution and control
How to Watch
According to the Asian Games broadcasting partners and digital platform which have been agreed to under the broadcasting rights, it can be watched during the Asian Games 2026 by fans.
Frequently Asked Questions
The start time of the Asian Games 2026 Surfing Competition?
The start time of the competition will be 07:00 JST (It depends on wave conditions, tide, and weather).
In which location is the surfing tournament going to take place?
It is kept in Pacific Long Beach (Akabane Long Beach) at the city of Tahara, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
What rounds should compete?
The schedule should include Quarter and Semi-finals, which are where the surfers will battle it out for berths in the medal races.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, Surfing on this date: No gold medal finals on this date (Semi-finals). 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.