Cape St Francis – The country’s top junior surfers have started converging on Seal Point, Cape St Francis, for the final stop of the 2025 Rip Curl GromSearch Series. The event is scheduled from Friday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October.

This prestigious junior surfing tour has already seen three exciting events unfold around the country. Thus, building momentum towards the grand finale at one of South Africa’s most consistent and high-performance waves. Seal Point promises the perfect stage for young surfers to showcase their talent in the final showdown of the four-event series.

High Stakes

Hosted by the Seal Point Boardriders Club, the stakes for this contest couldn’t be higher. The premier U16 Boys and U16 Girls champions will earn a coveted prize: the opportunity to represent South Africa at the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final. This is to be held in Europe this November. The Royal St Andrews Hotel has joined Rip Curl in co-sponsoring this incredible prize package, ensuring the top two U16 surfers receive full support on their international journey.

“It has been an awesome year of Rip Curl GromSearch events with Surfing South Africa, and as we approach that exciting time of the Series, we’re all looking forward to a great weekend of surfing,” said Rip Curl South Africa CEO Stuart Daykin. “Good luck to all the competitors.”

Community Vibe

Adding to the community vibe, there will be a social evening at Full Stop Café, Cape St Francis, on Friday night, featuring drinks and burger specials, while Rip Curl surf films play on rotation. It’s a chance for surfers, families, and spectators to connect off the beach.

The Rip Curl GromSearch has long been recognised as a launchpad for the sport’s future stars, and Seal Point 2025 promises a thrilling weekend of surfing, camaraderie, and celebration as South Africa’s next generation of champions step into the spotlight.

What’s On The Forecast?

Seal Point is recognised as one of South Africa’s premier high-performance right-hand pointbreaks, offering the perfect arena for junior surfers to showcase their talent in pursuit of ranking points and prize money. With strong local support from the Kouga Local Municipality, Cape St Francis Resort and others, organisers are confident that conditions will deliver the kind of waves Seal Point is known for.

On the ground, the opening day might be affected by some onshore wind, but thereafter, the forecast goes clear, with a clean swell and offshore winds for the last two days of the tournament. There could be some pumping surf.

While all eyes may be on the U16 divisions, the Rip Curl GromSearch offers a full spectrum of competition, featuring divisions for U12, U14, U16, and U18 Boys and Girls. There will also be a custom Channel Islands Surfboard, valued at R15k, going to a deserving winner this weekend. 

Follow the Action

Fans and families can follow the event live on LiveHeats.

Event Partners.

This Rip Curl event is a Surfing South Africa competition, supported by:

Sea Harvest, Cape St Francis Resort, Kouga Municipality, Seal Point Boardriders Club and Channel Islands Surfboards, with St Francis Today as official media partner.

TCS Wifi will also keep everyone connected by supplying free wifi to competitors and spectators throughout the weekend.

The Royal St Andrews Hotel, Port Alfred, is the co-sponsor of Rip Curl International GromSearch Finals prizes and awards.

High-resolution, complimentary media images will be made available.

Media Contacts

For Surfing South Africa event details:

Reza De Nicker (SSA General Manager) –reza@surfingsouthafrica.co.za.

For Rip Curl GromSearch media enquiries and images:

Craig Jarvis – craig@truthcollective.co.za