40th Anniversary NKF Surf Fest
- October 8, 2025
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Get ready for the 40th NKF Surf Fest! SurfGuru will be live streaming all weekend!
LIVE STREAM 8:30 am start-
surfguru.com/live
Register
https://liveheats.com/events/367634
Please be aware that pros can not surf in the amateur divisions.
The NKFF Office is currently accepting registration forms for the 2025 NKF Rich Salick Team Event. Registration will end on Friday, October 10th at 12 pm. The contest officials will deem if beach entries will be accepted or if the event is full. All beach entries will be subject to a $25 late fee. There are ONLY three ways to register:
- Fill out and fax the Registration Form to 407-895-0051 by Friday, October 11th
- Mail the Registration Form to NKF of Florida, 5756 S. Semoran Blvd Orlando FL 32822 (Received by Thursday, October 10th)
- Call 407-894-7325 to register.
Schedule
Please check Live Heats for full schedule. Competitors are responsible for checking the Live Heats site often. As the day progresses heats may be added or canceled significantly affecting the timeline. Times may be subject to change. Check https://nkfsurf.com/schedule/ for the latest.
Thursday, October 9th
| 6:00 – 8:00 PM |
VIP, Sponsor, and Press Party
Description: Surf Fest kickoff event where sponsors can pick up their sponsor packs and press can pick up press badges
Location: Fishlips Port Canaveral |
Friday, October 10th
| 6:00 – 9:00 PM |
NPI Productions Surf Movie and Fire Knife Performance
Description: Surf Fest kickoff event with a performance from the Aloha Hula Dancers of Brevard, tons of raffles, and surf movies from NPI Productions.
Location: Drifthouse Surf Shop Cocoa Beach |
| 6:00 – 9:00 PM |
Palapa Mac Radio Kickoff Party at Coconuts on the Beach
Description: Live radio broadcast from Palapa Mac and live music from Saltwater Hippy
Location: Coconuts on the Beach |
Saturday, October 11th
| 8:00 AM |
Professional and Amateur Surfing Competition Begins
Description: Preliminary surf heats take place.
Location: Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier Competition Area |
| 6:00 – 10:00 PM |
40th Anniversary Block Party with Truphonic and Beebs and Her Money Makers
Description: FREE block party featuring live, food trucks, raffle prizes and vendors.
Location: Downtown Cocoa Beach City Hall |
Sunday, October 12th
| 7:00 AM |
Sunrise Non-Denominational Service
Location: Westgate Resorts Cocoa Beach Pier |
| 7:30 AM |
Sunrise Yoga on the Beach with Mark Longnecker
Location: Westgate Resorts Cocoa Beach Pier |
| 8:00 AM |
Pro-Am Surfing Competition Continues
Description: Professional and Amateur Surfing Competition Continues
Location: Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier Competition Area |
| 12:00 PM |
Memorial Paddle Out for Ron DiMenna: founder of Ron Jons and Surfing Pioneer
Location: Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier Competition Area |
| 6:00-10:00 PM |
Taste of Brevard and Silent Auction Sponsored by Regions Bank
Description: “Cocoa Beach’s Tropical Party of the Year”
Sample foods from Brevard’s finest restaurants, bid on over 100 auction items, and enjoy live entertainment, patient testimonials, and a live auction.
Location: Cocoa Beach Country Club, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd
Admission: $35 on NKFsurf.com, $40 at day of event |
Monday, October 13th
| 8:00 AM |
Pro Am Surfing Competition Finals (Awards at the Conclusion of Each Division)
Location: Westgate Resorts Cocoa Beach Pier |
| 2:00 PM |
Professional Surf Competition Awards Ceremony (tentative time)
Location: Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier Competition Area |
| 4:00 PM |
Amateur Surf Competition Awards Ceremony (tentative time)
Location: Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier Competition Area |
**Schedule is subject to change without prior notification at the discretion of the NKF of Florida**
