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Our Mission: San Clemente Ocean Festival is a 501(c)4 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.

09/26/2026

This year we had the privilege of having World Surfing Champion, author and one of surfing’s greatest ambassadors, Shaun Tomson, take the Stage and inspire all of us, especially our Junior Lifeguards. Shaun shared The Code Method, his powerful practice of writing simple “I will” statements to help define who you want to be, what you stand for and how you’ll move through the waves life sends your way. Watching our Junior Lifeguards listen, think about their own codes and learn that courage and resilience are things they can choose and practice was pretty special. Because the lessons we learn at the beach go way beyond the water. They help shape the people we become. Thank you, Shaun, for reminding all of us that we get to write our own code and then live it, one choice, one person and one wave at a time.

09/24/2026

Let’s talk about the dory boat races. One of the toughest competitions on the water, and it’s no wonder only a few decide to take it on. It takes strength, skill, guts and a whole lot of respect for the ocean. At SCOF, we honor the athletes who train for it, show up for it and somehow make battling through the surf look like a really good time. Some races you enter. This one you earn.

09/21/2026

Almost half a century of ocean fun, rooted in lifeguard tradition. But let’s talk about the real superpowers of our lifeguards. Strength, courage, instinct, teamwork and the ability to run straight toward something the rest of us would run from. They watch the water, watch each other and somehow make the impossible look easy. That’s the heart of SCOF and a pretty good lesson for life too. Be brave. Show up. Look out for each other. And when someone needs a hand, don’t hesitate to jump in.

Photographer Greg Federman

09/20/2026

Funny how it happens. You line up next to someone you don’t know, a little nervous, a little excited and definitely ready to beat them. Then you race, you finish, somebody cracks a joke and suddenly you’re buddies. That’s how it goes at SCOF. Somewhere between the starting line and the medals, friendships are made, confidence grows and the ocean becomes the place you can’t wait to come back to. And that might just be the best prize of all. Grom’s Rule! Right, Jack?

Greg Federman Photographer

09/19/2026

The youngest swimmer in our One Mile Swim presented by Hoag ran his way to the finish line with someone very special on his mind. His grandpa, who passed away just before the event, swam the One Mile every year. So this year, he did it for him. And with the biggest swell we’ve seen all summer, he kept going all the way to that finish line. If there’s anyone who reminded us what this event is really about, it’s you. Heart, courage, family and carrying the people we love with us wherever we go. You inspired all of us.

Photograph by Greg Federman

09/19/2026

Our One Mile Ocean Swim presented by Hoag isn’t just about getting from the start to the finish. It’s about what happens somewhere in the middle, when you’re tired, the shore feels far away and you have to decide to keep going.

That’s the thing about the ocean. You can’t control every wave that comes your way. You can only trust yourself, find your rhythm and keep swimming. Turns out that’s a pretty good lesson for life too.

Here’s to everyone who took on the mile and kept going. We’ll be cheering you on again next year.

Photograph by Greg Federman

09/18/2026

San Clemente Ocean Festival isn’t just about what happens in the water. Turn up the volume because our all-new Entertainment Stage brought a whole new wave to the festival. Live music, local talent, performances and a crowd ready for all of it. Come for the ocean. Stay for the show. Back year after year at the San Clemente Pier.

Photograph by Greg Federman

09/18/2026

The San Clemente Ocean Festival isn’t just about what happens in the water. Turn up the volume because our all-new Entertainment Stage brought a whole new wave to the festival. Live music, local talent, performances and a crowd ready for all of it. Come for the ocean. Stay for the show. “The Greatest Show on Surf” back year after year at the pier.

Photograph by Greg Federman

StayForTheShow

09/18/2026

Almost 50 years strong and we’re still starting ’em young. The Dolphin Dash is one of those San Clemente Ocean Festival traditions that reminds us what being an athlete is really about. You don’t have to be the fastest. You don’t have to be the biggest. You just gotta have the heart to show up, dig in and go for it. And the best part? Everyone on that beach is rooting for you. Run your race, little dolphins. We’re all cheering you on.

Photograph Shot By Greg Federman

09/18/2026

There’s something about the ocean that reminds you what’s possible when you stop playing it safe. Go higher. Try the thing. Scare yourself a little. And when you land back in the water, get ready to do it all again.

That’s the SCOF spirit.

Photograph by Greg Federman

Address

P. O. Box 1373
San Clemente, CA
92674

Website

http://www.oceanfestival.org/

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