Santa Barbara Rincon
The 2026 Rincon Classic is ready to roll, and set to occur anywhere from this weekend through February 22! The iconic event is the oldest surf contest in Santa Barbara, bringing together generations of the areas best surfers for an epic winter competition at Rincon Point. To ensure the waves are their best, the Rincon Classic holds a six week period to host the event, with this weekend looking promising!
Founded by Roger Nance, Jeff White, and a group of local surfers, The Rincon Classic originally ran from 1979 through 1996, and was later revived in 2001 by Chris Keet and the Surf Happens crew. The Classic has hosted surfing stars like Tom Curren and Bobby Martinez, rising talent like Lakey Peterson, and of course - all the incredible local surfers throughout the Santa Barbara area.
Click here to learn more about the Rincon Classic, view the full schedule of events, and confirm the latest call dates!
