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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 wearing a pink vest riding a wave on a blue surfboard, showcasing adorable dogs riding waves.

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    Dog wearing a life vest riding waves on a surfboard near the shore with people in the background.

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    AtMostAFabulist
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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks a bit nervous

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    Three adorable dogs wearing life jackets riding waves on a yellow surfboard in the ocean for a good cause.

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    Janissary35680
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    4 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forward dog: "Watch out, guys! Here comes another wave!" Center dog: "I would rather be literally anywhere else than where I am now." Back dog: "Well now Charlie's gone too."

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    Golden retriever standing on a surfboard with two people in the ocean, showcasing dogs riding waves for charity.

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    Bulldog wearing an orange vest riding waves on a surfboard with a woman helping in the ocean for a good cause

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    Gingersnap In Iowa
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    4 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If my brother was a dog that surfed this is exactly what he'd look like.🤣

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    Dog wearing a pink vest skillfully riding waves on a surfboard while a person in the water waves a red flag nearby.

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    A dog wearing a life jacket riding waves on a surfboard with people watching nearby at the beach.

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    April Pickett
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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Puppy looks like, go, go, go, my need is for speed.

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    A dog wearing a red outfit riding waves on a surfboard with a man helping during a beach event for a good cause

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    manon M
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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Il est tellement à l'aise 🤩

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    Dog wearing a green life jacket riding a wave on a blue surfboard in the ocean during a sunny day.

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    April Pickett
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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one has style and looks like he knows what he's doing.

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    Small dog wearing a purple vest riding waves on a surfboard while a woman in sunglasses guides from behind in the ocean.

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    Pug dog wearing a yellow life jacket riding waves on a surfboard captured by a mounted camera in the ocean.

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    Man in red outfit sitting on sand with two adorable dogs wearing life jackets on a red surfboard at the beach event.

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    Dog wearing a pink vest riding waves on a surfboard in the ocean during an adorable dogs surfing event.

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    Dog wearing purple shirt riding waves on a surfboard while a person and flag holder watch at the beach.

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    Dog wearing a life jacket riding waves on a surfboard near the beach with people in the water on a sunny day

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    April Pickett
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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look Ma! See what I can do? It's so easy I can do it backwards.

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    Man and woman helping an adorable dog ride waves on a surfboard in the ocean for a good cause event.

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    Dog wearing a life vest riding waves on a surfboard with people in the ocean supporting the adorable dogs riding waves.

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    Dog wearing a life jacket riding waves on a surfboard in the ocean during a dogs riding waves event.

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