The Sintra Bodyboard Pro Fest Hits its Big 30: The Ultimate Showdown for the 2026 IBC World Tour

The longest-running contest in bodyboarding history is handing out a record-breaking $30K purse for the women, making it a absolute make-or-break event for the world titles and the 2027 qualification spots.

From September 1 to 6, the global bodyboard scene moves to Portugal for the 30th edition of the Sintra Bodyboard Pro Fest. Featuring the Women Prime Series and Men Rising Series, this is a crucial stop with just two events left in these divisions to wrap up the 2026 season.

Record Cash for the Women (Women Prime Series)

This 30-year milestone brings the biggest payday in women’s bodyboarding history: a $30,000 prize purse alongside 3,000 ranking points. As the penultimatum Prime Series event, each rider’s top 3 results will decide who gets a shot at the World Title at the season finale in Brazil (ArcelorMittal Wahine Bodyboard Pro), while locking in the Top 12 spots for 2027.

The title race comes down to four heavy hitters:

Top 16 Cut and the Clash of Legends (Men Rising Series)

Watch Live

Catch all the action live worldwide at www.ibcworldtour.com.

Sponsors and Partners:

Câmara Municipal de Sintra SMAS de Sintra Federação Portuguesa de Surf Junta de Freguesia de Colares

Prime School Arribas Sintra Hotel F. Marques e Filhos ADP Publicidade Fun Cosmetics Essence Cosmetics URSU9 WSgroup Boogie Chiks Bodyboard Vintage Portugal Hexa Boards SEA DREAMERS Bodyboard Center BC+ DK WARS PT

Media Partners

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