Surfing Newcastle

15/10/2026

Thanks to all of our big hearted sponsors who keep the Mattara Surf Classic alive! Special thanks to .pty.ltd including & who have backed this event without hesitation again in 2026! Proudly supported by .lalc

15/10/2026

A huge thanks to Sean Britz from Mudmen Gemstones & the kids from Awabakal for the handmade trophies for Sundays Michilis Pty Ltd MATTARA Surf Classic! Did you know that Mattara is the indigenous word for “welcome” ? Surfing Newcastle are honoured to be at the custodians of one of the longest running and most prestigious Surf events in the world. Conditions for Sunday are looking much better after a horrible week of wind and waves.

14/10/2026

The .pty.ltd MATTARA Surf Classic is confirmed for this Sunday, October 18 at South Bar Beach. Competition will begin at 7:30am check the draw and schedule via the link in BIO. Thanks again to all of our sponsors and supporters, looking forward to a good day! .pty.ltd

03/09/2026

Mudmen Gemstones support 2026 MICHILIS Mattara Surf Classic

Mudmen Gemstones - Mother Earth’s real creations with over 50 years of collecting and fossicking for precious and semi precious Gemstones, Crystals of many varieties all dug by hand are supplying some very special trophies for this years Mattara. All cutting & polishing is done by Shaun Britz with around 80-85% Australian the rest ethically sourced from other countries around the world.

Surfing Newcastle want to thank Sean for organising this and for his generous donation. 

A huge thank you to the Awabakal / Worimi land council who are collaborating with Mudmen by doing some very cool artwork on the trophies.

27/07/2026

Entries are now LIVE for the 2026 MICHILIS Mattara Surf Classic

https://surfingaustralia.justgo.com/Workbench/i/r/public/EventsAndBookingsPublic/details/AB2E12539E93B8233B7F7738AF99579E9E27C9B8/

21/07/2026

NEWY TALENT HEADS TO AUSSIES TITLES

Newcastle has always been a hotbed of talent when it comes to all forms of wave riding.

Congratulations to the following individuals who will be representing our city in the upcoming Australian championships Australian

Shortboard Titles:
Dom Thomas – Open Men
Arabella Tarpey – Open Women
Matt Mooney – Grand Masters Men Over 40
Simon Hasson – Grand Masters Men Over 40
Paul Snow – Grand Kahunas Men Over 50
Paul Parkes – Grand Kahunas Men Over 50
Ged Cook – Grand Dukes Men Over 60

Australian Bodyboard Titles:
Milica Ivic – Open Women
Luke Beeton – Masters Men Over 35
Ossian Mackenzie – Open Men & Open Drop Knee Men
Nate Chippendale – U18 Junior Men

Australian Junior Surfing Titles:
Kade Kelly – U16 Boys
Tommy Hainsworth – U16 Boys
Hayden Mee – U14 Boys
Charlotte Hainsworth – U14 Girls

Australian High School Surfing Titles:
Felix Byrnes – U19 Senior Boys (St Francis Xavier College)
Jye Kelly – U19 Senior Boys (St Francis Xavier College)
Kade Kelly – U16 Junior Boys (St Francis Xavier College)
Tommy Hainsworth – U16 Junior Boys (St Francis Xavier College)

Australian Longboard titles
Dave Turner O/60 & O/60

15/07/2026

For more than six decades the annual Mattara Surf Classic has been run here in Newcastle every year, laying claim to being one of the world’s longest running surf contests!

Once again construction giant Michilis are backing the competition as the major sponsor.

Michilis was founded in 1964 under the guidance of Jim & Tom Michilis (Michilis Bros). The company was built on Honesty, Loyalty & Excellence; philosophies which still govern the organisation today. Now operating under the guidance of the second generation of Michilis, cousins Mark & Tom (Jnr)

Michilis have forged a reputation for excellence & experience that is recognised by architects, project managers, contractors, engineers & surveyors.

Surfing Newcastle President Teza Mckenna was ecstatic about the continuation of the partnership between surfing Newcastle and Michilis.

“We are stoked to have Michilis back supporting us. The Mattara has such a special place in Australian and international surfing history. The winners’ list reads like a who’s who of Australian surfing royalty, with former champions including Michael Petersen, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll, Peter Drouyn and Peter McCabe, among many other household names.”

The dates for this year's competition are October 17/18 and organisers are expecting a healthy rollup to fight for the honour of being on this prestigious winners list.

All enquiries [email protected]

08/06/2026

Anniversary time

19 years ago today, on 8 June 2007, the 76,000-tonne coal carrier Pasha Bulker ran aground on Nobbys Beach, Newcastle.

The stranded ship remained on the beach for 25 days before being successfully refloated. I had only recently moved to Newcastle at the time and had not yet discovered my passion for photography.

Were you there? I'd love to see your photo’s.

08/06/2026

Devastating news 😢
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DzXgfQBpF/?mibextid=wwXIfr

28/05/2026

Congrats on a runner up finish in the New Zealand CT at Raglan!

Dropping excellent scores all week, Morg’s campaign in this event was a reminder of just how deadly his backhand is.

After dominating his way into the Final this morning, Morgs looked dangerous right to the end.

Bring on the rest of the season!

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