Sayulita will host the International Surfing Tournament 2025 as part of the Festival Internacional de Día de Muertos Bahía de Banderas 2025. The event is organized by the XII Ayuntamiento de Bahía de Banderas, ASENAY (Asociación de Surfing del Estado de Nayarit, A.C.), Club de Surfing Sayulita, A.C., and Surfeando Sonrisas A.C.

When & Where

• Location: Playa Principal, Sayulita, Nayarit
• Dates: Oct 30 (pre-tournament) and Oct 31, Nov 1–2 (competition days)

Divisions / Modalidades

• Shortboard Open (Men)
• Shortboard Open (Women)
• Longboard Open (Men)
• SUP Racing (Open Mixed)
• Shortboard Sub-14 (Mixed)
• Para Surf (Open Mixed)

Category: Open. Participants: national and international.

Prizes (MXN)

• Shortboard Open Men: $100,000 / $40,000 / $20,000 / $12,000 (1st–4th)
• Shortboard Open Women: $45,000 / $15,000 / $10,000 / $5,000
• Longboard Open Men: $60,000 / $20,000 / $15,000 / $9,000
• SUP Racing Open Mixed: $20,000 / $10,000 / $5,000 / $3,000
• Shortboard Sub-14 Mixed: $10,000 / $5,000 / Especie / Especie
• Para Surf Open Mixed: $10,000 / $5,000 / Especie / Especie

(“Especie” = non-cash prizes. Event notes indicate prize pools are paid out to finalists in each category.)

Registration

• Online form: turismo.bahiadebanderas.gob.mx/surf-formato
• Fees: Shortboard/Longboard $1,500 · SUP Racing $1,000 · Sub-14 $1,000 · Para Surf $400
• Standards & Officials: Event follows the current regulations of ISA and Federación Mexicana de Surfing (FMS). All judges are certified and designated by the organizing committee.

Why it matters

Surfing is the heartbeat of Sayulita. Hosting an international meet during Muertos weaves sport and tradition—expect heats on the main break, music and altars around town, and community energy from beach to plaza.

Para Surf with Fundación Surfeando Sonrisas

A highlight this year is Para Surf, led by Fundación Surfeando Sonrisas (FSS), the nonprofit that brings adaptive surfing to kids and youth with disabilities. FSS will co-host the Para Surf (Open Mixed) division and run an adaptive clinic on Sunday, Nov 2, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, with trained instructors, safety teams, and specialized gear so every participant can experience the ocean with dignity. They’re welcoming volunteers, surf instructors, and photographers. If you’d like to help—or support their work—learn more and donate at surfeandosonrisas.org/donacion/ and register for the clinic at surfeandosonrisas.org/eventos-post/sayulita-2-de-noviembre-2025/.

Tips if you go

Arrive early, park outside of town and walk, bring water/sun protection, and be respectful of Día de Muertos altars and activities around town.