The National Scholastic Surfing Association brings the third stop of its 2026–27 Southwest Conference Open Season to Ponto in Carlsbad for two days of high-level scholastic surfing on October 17–18, 2026. NSSA describes Open Season as its highest level of regional competition and limits it to student surfers. The live organizer schedule lists Carlsbad / Ponto, while the active NSSA entry shop currently offers Event #3 in 11 divisions spanning all-ages Men’s, Women’s and Longboard fields plus U16, U14, U12 and U10 age groups. Registration is open to current NSSA members rather than invitation-only: choose the appropriate Southwest Open division and Event #3 in the official shop. Current per-event prices are $145 for most divisions, $125 for Mini Grom and Mini Grom Girls, and $115 for U10 Boys and U10 Girls; membership is separate. The regular entry deadline is Tuesday, October 13 at 5:00 PM Pacific. NSSA says late entry may remain possible at a higher price only if space is available, so the absence of regular registration after that time must not be treated automatically as a closed contest. Competitors must physically surf five of the seven Southwest Open events to qualify for the 2027 West Coast Championships, with the series rules explaining limited make-up options. The public may watch from the beach without an event ticket. Exact contest-bank placement, daily start times, heat draws, check-in instructions and awards timing are not yet published; NSSA can move dates or locations for surf, weather or operational reasons, so entrants should check the organizer schedule and late-breaking news before travel.

NSSA Southwest Conference (National Scholastic Surfing Association)

Open Season is NSSA’s highest regional level and is open to student surfers who hold current NSSA membership. It is not described as invitation-only. Current 2026–27 shop divisions use age cutoffs as of January 1, 2027. Competitors seeking West Coast Championships qualification must physically surf five of the seven Southwest Open events; the organizer publishes limited make-up rules.

Upcoming event; no results yet. NSSA posts results and updated Southwest Open ratings after competition.

National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA)

Upcoming 2026–27 NSSA Southwest Conference Open Season — Event #3 of 7 Events

NSSA Southwest Open Event #3 — Ponto, Carlsbad 2026