San Clemente Ocean Festival
- Date
- July 18–19, 2026
- Distance
- San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Men's Division, Ages 39 & Under Division · 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 & more
From the Organizer
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)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Laguna Beach, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About San Clemente, CA
Population
63,510
as of 2023
Elevation
283 ft
Nearest Airport
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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40
Days to train
- Race
- San Clemente Ocean Festival
- Date
- July 18–19, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the San Clemente Ocean Festival?
- San Clemente Ocean Festival is a running race held in San Clemente, California on July 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the San Clemente Ocean Festival?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in San Clemente, California at San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the San Clemente Ocean Festival?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
San Clemente Ocean Festival
Jul 18, 2026