The Minns Labor Government, in partnership with Surfing Australia, has announced that the world’s largest surfing event for women, ‘Seas The Day,’ will return to Kingscliff Beach from June 21-22, 2025. This annual event, now in its third year, will be hosted on the beautiful New South Wales North Coast, known for its top-tier surf breaks, and is supported by a generous $100,000 grant from the NSW Government.
‘Seas The Day’ aims to provide women of all skill levels the opportunity to compete in a supportive and pressure-free environment. The festival is free to attend and will feature a variety of activities, including workshops, film screenings, live music, and entertainment. It will also include guest speakers, such as top female athletes and Olympians, who will discuss important topics such as women’s careers in the surf industry.
Seven-time World Champion surfer Layne Beachley will return to host her popular wellness program, ‘Awake Academy,’ offering participants a chance to focus on health and mindfulness.
In 2024, the event saw over 300 competitors and attracted a record crowd of more than 12,000 attendees, all enjoying activities designed to empower women in sports. The event also helped boost the local tourism economy in the North Coast region, which had been impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
With an emphasis on health, wellness, empowerment, education, and environmental awareness, the 2025 event aims to be inclusive, encouraging all women and girls to continue surfing in NSW.
This initiative builds on the Minns Labor Government’s $30 million investment to improve grassroots sports facilities and the introduction of the new four-year women’s sports strategy, Play Her Way, which seeks to accelerate the growth of women and girls’ participation in sports.
Premier Chris Minns highlighted the importance of the event, noting how it not only provides an exciting competitive opportunity for women but also contributes to the local economy by attracting visitors to the region. He expressed excitement about the growing prominence of women’s sports, from national soccer teams like the Matildas to legendary surfers competing at this festival.
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper praised the growing support for women’s sports events like ‘Seas The Day,’ noting that participation in surfing, led by icons like Layne Beachley, is growing rapidly.
Minister for Women Jodie Harrison emphasized the festival’s role in motivating women and girls of all backgrounds to take part in surfing, while also aligning with the NSW Women’s Strategy to support greater female participation in sports.
Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin expressed excitement about hosting the event again, noting that the North Coast is home to some of the best surf breaks in Australia. She also pointed out that the event would play a role in helping the region recover from the challenges brought on by Cyclone Alfred.
Surfing Australia’s CEO, Chris Mater, spoke about the significance of the ‘Seas The Day’ festival, calling it a powerful celebration of women’s talent and resilience in surfing. He highlighted the event’s ability to unite the surfing community and inspire attendees through workshops and talks from influential figures in the sport.
Emily Suvaal, the government spokesperson for Tweed, also voiced her support, emphasizing the importance of creating opportunities for women to compete in sports and expressing excitement about hosting the world’s largest women’s surfing event in Tweed. She eagerly anticipated the event’s return and the opportunity to witness world-class athletes in action on the North Coast’s iconic waves.