Best Wave
Loui & Rodrigo
Team Loui and owner Rodrigo took out Best Wave with smooth, controlled rides.
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Surfing Dog Championships
The 2026 Surfing Dog Championships returned to First Point, Noosa for a huge afternoon of waves, wipeouts and four-legged shredders, drawing a crowd of more than 6,000 spectators.
6,000+
Spectators
12
Dog & Human Teams
15th
Year of the Event
Noosa
First Point
Watch the Action
Catch the best waves, beachside cheers and crowd-favourite moments from the 2026 event.
The 2026 Surfing Dog Championships returned to Noosa’s First Point on Saturday 14 March, bringing together 12 all-star dog-and-human teams for one of Australia’s most iconic beachside events.
Spectators lined both First Point and Main Beach, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere as each team took to the surf. Cheers echoed across the shoreline, with the crowd backing every ride, wipeout and big moment.
Proudly supported by VetShopAustralia and Simparica Trio, the Championships continue to bring together community, tourism and light-hearted competition in a uniquely Australian format.
From smooth rides to crowd-favourite chaos, these were the teams who stole the show.
Best Wave
Team Loui and owner Rodrigo took out Best Wave with smooth, controlled rides.
Crowd Favourite
Team Bu, alongside Dane and daughter Rio, claimed Crowd Favourite.
Best Wipeout
Team Basil, surfing with Cindy, took out Best Wipeout after drawing some of the biggest reactions from the beach.
A few favourite moments from the sand, surf and shoreline.
Browse past winners, crowd favourites and unforgettable wipeouts from previous Surfing Dog Championships.