Wax and you shall receive

Agate Beach Surf Classic promises a swell time in Newport

Whether you want to compete or just watch, you are welcome to drop in on Newport’s 8th Annual Agate Beach Surf Classic this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and 8.

This one-of-a-kind event Central Coast surf contest attracts about 150 surfers and more than 350 spectators each year.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Youth Scholarship Program at the Newport Recreation Center, which funds participation opportunities in a number of valuable recreation programs for local kids from economically disadvantaged households.

Surfers of all ages will compete in 11 divisions, with prizes awarded to the top three competitors in each division. The event will also feature a raffle, music, food vendors and a beer garden.

The competitions will be held at Agate Beach, just south of Yaquina Head Lighthouse, with heats beginning at 8 am. Surfers will be able to pick up their packets starting at 5 pm on Friday, Sept. 6, at Ossies Surf Shop in Newport.

Volunteers to help with set-up, registration/information and event tear-down, are still welcome and will receive a free t-shirt.

Day-of registration for the event is $70, and closes 15 minutes prior to the start of the contest.

Ossies Surf Shop is located at 4900 Oregon Coast Hwy.

For more information, go to newportsurfclassic.com or call 541-574-5453.

 Friday, Sept. 6

5 pm to 7 pm - Packet pickup at Ossies Surf Shop

Saturday, Sept. 7

8 am to 4 pm - Surf contest at Agate Beach

6 pm to 9 pm - Contest party at Ossies Surf Shop

Sunday, Sept. 8

8 am to 4 pm - Contest finals and awards ceremony at Agate Beach