Thousands packed onto Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica on Saturday to watch the annual World Dog Surfing Championships. Small, medium, large, and even extra large four-legged surfers took to the waves
The competition, which was originally called the “Small Wave Surf Dog Competition,” began in 2006. A portion of the proceeds of this event go to dog, surfing and environmental nonprofits
According to its website, “The World Championships for Dog Surfing are based on the California coast — where the concept for the sport originated — bringing together dog surfing talent. Dog surfers are invited to bring home the gold for charity.”
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Competitors take to the water at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Rusty the Surfing Minpin is introduced before taking to the water at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Spectators line the shore several deep at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Sammy JR finishes heat 1 of the Small Dog category at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Carson Surf Dog stays on the board during the Small Dog category at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Spectators line the shore several deep at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Carson Surf Dog, right, and Sammy JR, left, ride alongside one another during the Small Dog category at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Spectators and dog enthusiasts gather at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Joey takes to the waves during the Small Dog category at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Koda the german shepherd avoids an incoming swell at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Joey takes to the waves during the Small Dog category at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Competitors take to the water at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Spectators and dog enthusiasts gather at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Dogs of all shapes and sizes compete at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group) Hardware waits for the winners at the World Dog Surfing Championships at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica, CA on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants from all over the world gathered on the beach to compete in the annual event, the first of its kind. (Don Feria for Bay Area News Group)
