WHAT IS THE 100 WAVE CHALLENGE?
The 100 Wave Challenge is an annual surf-a-thon event that brings together hundreds of surfers to empower teenage boys in the San Diego community. Each surfer aims to catch 100 waves in one day and raise $1,000 or more to support Boys to Men Mentoring, a nonprofit mentoring hundreds of struggling and disconnected teenage boys. As the 100 Wave Challenge's largest annual fundraising event, it raises critical funds to expand Boys to Men's in-school mentoring program.
This year's event will take place at Mission Beach on Saturday, September 26, 2026!
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Across Mission Beach Park, 3000 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
Whether you catch 100 waves or 20, you'll leave the water knowing you've made a difference.
Learn more about Boys to Men Mentoring at www.boystomen.org.
NOT A SURFER?
Not a problem! You can still make a wave of impact as a Surf Angel. Simply register, create your personalized fundraising page, spread the word to your friends and family about your support for Boys to Men, and raise money as a Surf Angel. Click the link below to join us in this great cause!
NEED A LITTLE MOTIVATION?
We're stoked to give back to our surf community! We have some epic prizes lined up to keep you motivated this year, including:
Raise $250+ — Surfer Swag Bag
Receive a 100 Wave Surfer Swag Bag featuring a beach towel, 17th Anniversary T-shirt, and more goodies!
Raise $500+ — Swag Bag + $50 Gift Card
You’ll receive your Surfer Swag Bag PLUS a $50 gift card to Home Depot, Raising Cane’s, or Better Buzz Coffee (based on availability).
Raise $3,000+ — Degree 33 Surfboards
Surfer Swag Bag + $200 gift certificate to Degree 33 Surfboards.
Raise $5,000+ — Wetsuit
Surfer Swag Bag + your choice of an O’Neill or Vissla wetsuit, based on available stock at Bird’s Surf Shed.
Raise $7,500+ — Surfboard
Surfer Swag Bag + your choice of an Ellington or Orozco surfboard at Bird’s Surf Shed—select an available board off the rack or have one custom-made to your dimensions.
Raise $12,000+ — The Combo!
Surfer Swag Bag + your choice of an O’Neill or Vissla wetsuit AND an Ellington or Orozco surfboard at Bird’s Surf Shed.
Raise $30,000+ — Las Gaviotas Surf Getaway
Trade in your individual fundraising prizes for an unforgettable three-day, two-night surf getaway for up to 12 people in Las Gaviotas, Baja California, Mexico! Eat, sleep, and surf with the team while we take care of the cooking and cleaning.
Gift card choices are subject to availability. Fundraising prizes are based on the highest level achieved and are not cumulative unless otherwise noted. All participants who raise $250+ receive a Surfer Swag Bag.
