A first ride during surf lessons at International Surfing Day in Ocean City in June 2014.
The International Surfing Day Festival in Ocean City will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (June 20) on the beach at Seventh Street.
The free event is observed throughout the world on or near the summer solstice. It celebrates the sport of surfing and helps raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s oceans, waves and beaches.
The South Jersey Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will host the event in Ocean City for the 11th year. The event will be held at Seventh Street Beach for the second year after moving from the beach at 59th Street.
Some of the activities include:
- Beach Yoga: Sessions will be led by different studios at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
- Nature Walk: A guided tour will leave at 11 a.m.
- Watercolor Painting: An art activity for kids starts at noon.
- Water Safety Session: The Ocean City Beach Patrol will hold a water safety session at 1 p.m.
- Surfing Lessons: Anybody who participates in the water safety class or in a beach cleanup (open to all ages) will be eligible for free surfing lessons between noon and 3 p.m.
The event also will include live music, free snacks and drinks (bring a refillable container) and more.
The event is free and all are invited and encouraged to bring boards to surf.
See more information on the
International Surfing Day Festival event page.
The forecast for Saturday calls for cloud cover with a high near 79 degrees. The surf is expected to be small (one to two feet) with light southeast winds. The ocean water temperature on Friday was 70 to 71 degrees.
