Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships

The Annual East Coast Surfing Championships takes place Aug. 20-27, 2023 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, from First through Fifth Streets.

Known as the oldest running surf contest in the World, the 61st anniversary of ECSC marks 111 years of surfing in Virginia Beach. This year, several hundred surfers from Menehunes to Masters compete for East Coast surfing titles, prizes, history and sheer love of surfing. Other beach oriented sports and recreation include the Coastal Edge Thrash Bash Skate Bash, the Vans Pro of surfing for both men and women, and a BMX activation to awe guests throughout the event.