The 2024 Margaret River Wave Classic in Western Australia will happen this year from February 1st – 4th
Severne is proud to support this year’s event, and to see World class wave competition return to “margs” yet again.
EVENT INFO
The organisers have published the following details.
Friday, February 2nd
Registration, ITW & Dinner 6-9 pm at The Common. Please note, no registrations will be accepted after Friday night.
Saturday, February 3rd
Contest Day: Forecast 6-8 ft and south winds.
Sunday, February 4th
Contest Day: Forecast 6 ft and south-easterly winds.
Safety
We will have 2 jet skis monitoring the situation from the water. The priority is to run a safe event, especially for the Junior division. We plan to start the event with Junior, Master & Legend divisions. The Open division will follow. Plans may change due to weather conditions.
Categories
- Open
- Women
- Master +45
- Legend +60
- Junior U18
- Junior U21
Undoubtedly, the Junior division boasts the largest squad ever in the history of the Margaret River Wave Classic.
Judging criteria
- 12-minute heats with approximately 2 minutes transition between heats
- 2 best scoring waves
- Wave Selection
- Length of the ride (number of turns)
- Style & Speed
- Big Airs & Air moves
Event rating
Windsurfing Western Australia Championship Tour, International Windsurfing Tour Junior Final 3 Star.
The most iconic windsurfing wave event in Australia is officially on. The forecast looks promising, with a good-sized swell building up for the weekend. The number of riders is increasing day by day, and the level in the water is impressive!
Big names such as Jaeger Stone, Scott Mckercher, Jane Seeman, Hendrix Stone, Federico Infantino, Jake Ghiretti, and more are already confirmed.
Media
We will have Photographers and a video cameraman during contest days.
Official Event Pages & Updates
The official event’s updates will be posted on
Facebook
Windsurfing Western Australia
Margaret River Windsurfing Wave Classic
Instagram
@windsurfwa
@margaretriver_wswaveclassic
Main Sponsors
Severne Windsurfing
Unleash Media House
Ray White
Augusta Margaret River Shire
Bronze level sponsors
Gath sports
Swings & Roundabouts
BeerFarm
Mend
Brumby’s
Office Products Depot
Find detailed information and sign up HERE
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