There are five main judging categories in a Surfing Championship, each with specific guidelines for determining a fair and accurate score. In general, the more committed a surfer is to their wave, the better their score. The level of difficulty within a particular maneuver is also a major factor when determining a surfer’s score.

The first World Surfing Championship was held in 1964, and since then, the event has evolved into several disciplines. In addition to the main event, the event is also the only one to incorporate an Olympic-style team competition. Several of the world’s top surfers have competed in the Surfing Championship.

Priority determines who will catch which wave first. This priority is defined at the start of the heat and transferred when the surfer with the highest priority catches the wave. In some circumstances, two surfers will catch the same wave and may engage in a paddle battle for priority. In such cases, the first to the take-off zone gets priority.

The Eastern Surfing Association has announced the 2022 Regional Surfing Championships, which will be held in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast regions. The events are open to ESA members and are held through LiveHeats. The event will include surfing, skateboarding, and live music. Live music will be performed nightly by Ava Max, Third Eye Blind, and Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals.