BURLEIGH HEADS, QLD (4/03/2025) – Surfing Australia is pleased to announce that the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance has been officially rescheduled to April 12-13, 2025, at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast.
Following the unavoidable postponement due to Cyclone Alfred, Surfing Australia has worked closely with event partners and local authorities to secure new dates that will allow for a safe and successful event.
The Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance is the pinnacle of Australian club surfing, bringing together the best boardrider clubs in the country to compete for national glory. The rescheduled event will ensure the competition maintains its high standard, providing elite-level surfing, thrilling matchups in an unmatched format, and a world-class atmosphere.
New Event Details:
· Dates: April 12-13, 2025
· Location: Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast
· Format: Australia’s top Boardrider clubs, World Champions and Olympians competing for the national title
We appreciate the patience and support of all competitors, clubs, and event partners throughout this process and look forward to delivering an exceptional Grand Final. Further details will be shared in the coming weeks.
About the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle:
The Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle is Australia’s biggest grassroots surfing series, involving over 80 boardrider clubs in eight state qualifying rounds before culminating in the epic Grand Final showdown. The event has been instrumental in strengthening club culture, fostering future champions, and celebrating Australia’s deep connection with surfing.
The 2025 Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance is proudly supported by Jim Beam, ACCIONA, Ruffie Rustic Foods, BC Protein Snacks, Oakley, Kennards Hire, Dometic, Boost Mobile, Daiwa Australia, Murf Electric Bikes, Blackroll, Vissla, Zuum Energy Gum, the Burleigh Pavilion and Surfers for Climate.
The 2025 Hyundai ABB Gold Coast Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance is supported by Experience Gold Coast and the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland
About Australian boardrider clubs:
There are more than 250 boardrider clubs across the country, where members gather regularly, often monthly, to organise grassroots competitions at world-class waves such as Burleigh Heads. The boardrider club phenomenon in Australia has made a significant contribution to the nation’s competitive success on the global stage, fostering close-knit communities that support young surfers on their journeys to becoming the next world champions.
For more information, visit www.australianboardridersbattle.com.
