Rising Canadian Surfers Shine at the 2026 Rip Curl GromSearch in Tofino, BC
The 2026 Rip Curl GromSearch on May 8th, 2026 Tofino brought together Canada’s top young surfers for a day of exciting competition on the waves of Tofino, British Columbia.
As one of the premier junior surfing events in Canada, the Rip Curl GromSearch provides young athletes with the opportunity to compete against the country’s best up-and-coming surfers while earning their place on the next stage of competition.
The winners of each division will now have the opportunity to represent Canada at the Rip Curl GromSearch North American Final, where they will compete against top junior surfers from across North America for a chance to advance further in the international GromSearch pathway.
2026 Rip Curl GromSearch Tofino Results
U14 Girls
1st — Teagan Sandvig
2nd — Shiloh Page
3rd — Snow Parisi
4th — Mavi Terhune
U16 Girls
1st — Teagan Sandvig
2nd — Marisa Sequeira
3rd — Jade Rosene
4th — Savannah LeFevre
U14 Boys
1st — Gus Chong
2nd — Eddie Dyrchs
3rd — Sloan Zuck-Schmidt
4th — Rufus Dyrchs
U16 Boys
1st — Tanner Sandvig
2nd — Mica Greig
3rd — Dusty Bruhwiler
4th — Eddie Dyrchs
The Future of Canadian Surfing
The Rip Curl GromSearch continues to play a vital role in developing the next generation of Canadian surfers. The event provides a pathway for young athletes to gain valuable competitive experience while pursuing opportunities to compete at higher levels within the sport.
Surf Canada congratulates all competitors on their outstanding performances and sportsmanship throughout the event. We would also like to thank the families, coaches, judges, volunteers, and event partners whose support helps make these opportunities possible.
We look forward to following our division champions as they represent Canada at the Rip Curl GromSearch North American Final and continue their competitive surfing journey.
