2026 Tiree Wave Classic
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The First PWA Wave Windsurfing World Cup in Scotland in nearly 20 years!
From 10th to 16th (inclusive) October 2026, the legendary wave spot of Tiree will host the Tiree Wave Classic, a 4-Star Wave World Tour event.
Located in the Inner Hebrides off the West Coast of Scotland, four hours by ferry from the town of Oban, Tiree enjoys a globally unique geographical location.
The prevailing side-shore winds, powered by Atlantic storms, combined with Atlantic swell and a dozen beaches facing every direction on a 12 mile long island, offer limitless Wavesailing potential. Tiree Wave Classic has crowned wave champions for the last four decades.
Over seven days, the world's best athletes will compete across the following divisions:
Professional Men's Division
Professional Women's Division
Amateur Men’s Division
Amateur Women’s Division
Master’s Men’s Division
Master’s Women’s Division
Junior Division (Future Pros) (Under 18) boys
Junior Division (Future Pros) (Under 18) girls
Other divisions will be considered and introduced or divisions removed, depending on entry at closure and after discussion with competitors.
Tiree has run annuals for 42 years with past winners including Marine Hunter, Dieter Van der Eyken, Marc Paré, Julian Salmonn and it will bring together many of the sport's biggest names alongside the most promising young talents in the windsurfing world.
In addition to earning valuable points towards the World Tour rankings, Tiree is also one of the title events on the British wave tour.
An Inclusive Event
The Tiree Wave Classic is far more than just a competition—it's a true festival celebrating board sports and outdoor lifestyle, open to everyone.
Whenever wind conditions are not suitable for competition, visitors will enjoy a wide range of activities, including:
• Windsurfing introduction sessions
• Surfing, Paddleboarding and other watersports.
• Equipment seminar discussion the latest equipment and innovation.
• Beach Clean and subsequent Barbeque sponsored by our key sponsor - Bakkafrost.
Event HQ
At the heart of Tiree’s communities lies the An Talla Village hall. The Community Hub. This will be the official event HQ for the week.
Additionally we will be supported for hospitality by Alan Stevenson House hotel at Hynish in a picturesque historic stone village right on the waters edge.
Every evening, entertainment and social events will bring together spectators, partners and professional riders in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at different venues around the island. A calendar will be produced at the time once weather and competition is more of a known quantity for the week.
The Future Pros Wave training camp for aspiring youth riders will run all week alongside the main event. This annual training event helps to develop the next generation of wave warriors!
