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Every year, dogs of all shapes and sizes hit the waves at Del Mar Dog Beach for the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon. From tiny pups to big, furry surfers, these adorable athletes show off their best tricks on the water while raising money for a great cause.

The 20th annual Surf-A-Thon took place on September 7, 2025, and it was bigger and more fun than ever. Dogs competed in surfing contests, showed off their cutest costumes, and delighted crowds of cheering fans. Scroll down to see a fun collection of adorable moments from past and present Surf-A-Thon events!

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Small dog riding waves on a red surfboard during a surfing dogs event promoting charity and good vibes.

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    Small dog wearing pink vest surfing on a blue board riding waves during a surfing dogs charity event.

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    Dog wearing a life jacket surfing a wave on a beach, showcasing surfing dogs riding waves for charity event.

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    Surfing dog wearing a life jacket riding waves on a blue surfboard with a crowd watching from the beach.

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    Three dogs wearing life vests riding a yellow surfboard on the water, showcasing surfing dogs riding waves.

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    Golden retriever standing on a surfboard guided by two people in the ocean during a surfing dogs event.

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    Bulldog wearing orange life vest surfing on a blue board with a smiling woman riding waves together.

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    A surfing dog wearing a pink vest riding a wave on a green board with a person holding a red flag nearby.

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    Dog in a pink vest surfing waves on a blue board while a man watches nearby, capturing surfing dogs riding waves.

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    A small dog wearing a red shirt surfing on a red board helped by a man in a blue wetsuit riding waves for charity.

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    Dog wearing a green life jacket surfing a wave on a turquoise surfboard in the ocean during a surfing event.

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    Small white dog wearing a life jacket stands on a surfboard at the beach, part of surfing dogs riding waves event.

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    Small dog wearing a purple vest surfing a wave on a blue board with a woman assisting in the ocean.

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    Pug wearing a yellow life jacket riding waves on a surfboard during a surfing dogs event for charity and good vibes.

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    Dog wearing a life jacket on a surfboard in the ocean with people helping during a surfing dogs event.

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    Man in red sitting on sand with two dogs wearing red vests on a surfboard at a surfing dogs charity event.

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    French bulldog surfing a wave on a red surfboard wearing a life vest during a surfing dogs charity event.

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    Dog wearing a pink vest surfing on a blue and white board riding waves in the ocean during a surfing dogs event.

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    A dog wearing a purple vest surfing on a blue board with a man and boy in the ocean waves during a surfing dogs event.

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    A dog wearing a life jacket surfing on a wave with people and palm trees in the background for charity event.

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    Man and woman helping a dog on a surfboard in the ocean during surfing dogs riding waves event.

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    A dog wearing an orange life vest being helped onto a surfboard with people in the ocean, surfing dogs riding waves.

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    A surfing dog riding waves toward shore with surfers and a man in a green shirt watching in the ocean.




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