Taranaki Wave Classic

24–26 OCT 2026

Quite possibly the BIGGEST windsurf event in the southern hemisphere! Come and join the wavesaling event that’s focused on fun every year.

The Taranaki Classic has been running since the early 1980s. Some years gnarly and double-mast heavy. Some years playful for all levels. Most years, absolutely epic.

Labour weekend, October 24–26. Windsurfers from across NZ, Australia, and beyond. Old friends. New crew. Same stoke.

Whatever the conditions deliver, everyone who shows up has a cracker of a labour weekend.

See you in Taranaki.

Event Details

When: 24–26 OCT 2026

Estimated 3 Days

Fixed Dates: Yes

Rego Closes 26 September 2026

Where is the Event

Event Location Taranaki NZ

Coastal Location West Coast North Island NZ

Distance from Sydney, 3 hour flight from Sydney to Wellington.

Type of Event

Event Type: Long Weekend

Event Disciplines - Wavesailing

Event Divisions - All Divisions