Overview

• The International Olympic Committee has confirmed Trestles Beach in Southern California as the venue for surfing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
• Trestles Beach was selected over Huntington Beach due to its superior wave quality and higher likelihood of consistent conditions during competition.
• This decision reflects a strategic move to integrate Olympic surfing into the heart of modern surf culture, with Southern California recognized as a global epicenter for the sport.
• The 2024 Paris Games hosted surfing at Teahupo'o, Tahiti, which was praised for its exceptional waves but faced logistical challenges due to its remote location.
• Surfing will feature in its third consecutive Olympics in 2028, solidifying its place as a prominent and growing sport within the Olympic program.