NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Event Overview

The 6th edition of the Indian Open of Surfing (IOS) was held from May 30 to June 1, 2025, at Sasihithlu Beach, Mangaluru, and organized under the Surfing Federation of India by Mantra Surf Club and Surfing Swami Foundation under the aegis of Surfing Federation of India.

This competition served as the second leg of the National Surfing Championship Series 2025, carrying essential ranking points toward qualification for the 2025 Asian Surfing Championships

Weather & Venue Changes:

The event was originally scheduled to be held from May 30 to June 1, 2025, but had to be postponed due to adverse weather and rough sea conditions caused by early monsoon activity and cyclonic disturbances in the Arabian Sea. Despite the disruptions, the organizing committee, comprising the Surfing Swami Foundation, Mantra Surf Club, and Surfing Federation of India (SFI) ensured that the championship resumed later in a more controlled format, giving athletes a fair and safe platform to compete.

“While the event had to be rescheduled and scaled down, the quality of surfing remained exceptional. The Indian Open of Surfing, the second stop on the National Surfing Championship Series, faced some delays, but we were committed to ensuring that the competition took place, as canceling it would have impacted the surfers’ national rankings. Though it was a low-key event the spirit of competition and the passion displayed by the athletes were truly inspiring. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and commend every participant for competing with such dedication and resilience,” said Rammohan Paranjape, Vice President of Surfing Federation of India and Director of Mantra Surf Club.

Final Results: Winners by Category

All finals were eventually held successfully. The standout performances included:

Men’s Open:

Champion: Srikanth D (Tamil Nadu) – 14.63

Runner-up: Ramesh Budilal – 11.87

Rounding out top 4: Sivaraj Babu (9.77), Sanjay Selvamani (7.07)

Women’s Open:

Champion: Kamali Moorthy – 13.33

Runner-up: Sugar Shanti Banarse (10.50), Third: Shrishti Selvam (2.47)

Groms Girls (U-16):

Champion: Kamali Moorthy – 15.50 (highest heat total of the event)

Runners-up: Aadya Singh (2.36), Saanvi Hegde (2.20)

Groms Boys (U-16):

Champion: Prahlad Sriram – 11.06

Runners-up: Harish P (9.67), Som Sethi (9.30)

Kamali Moorthy’s dominance—winning both Women’s Open and Groms Girls—is a standout highlight.

National Championship Series - Indian Open Of Surfing 2025