$10k purse on the line!

Waiting Period: March 15th – April 31st, 2023

Registration Deadline: March 7th

Sponsored by:


More details coming soon.

This “One Day Event” will take place on the best day of waves in February – April. Stay tuned for the kickoff party details. Welcoming surfers and visitors from everywhere to come compete and celebrate the heritage and dedication of cold water surfing here in NY.

The Contest

Two Divisions – Male & Female (All ages)

$10K Purse distributed equally amongst male and female athletes depending on registration numbers.

Surfer Register »

The Event

During the day of the surf event, we will be streaming the contest back to the Hotel surf party. Guests and spectators can relax by one of our bars/spaces and comfortably enjoy the action go down.

Competitors will also be hanging at the Hotel in our Athlete zone (or at the bar haha) with shuttles down to the beach for their heats.

At the end of the day, Winners will be crowned back at the surf party in the Hotel.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Dr, Queens, NY 11694

The Rockaway Hotel Cold Water Classic presented by Skudin Surf

“Since I could remember we have been going numb trying to surf all winter here at home in New York, but for some reason, a good wave in the cold is way more rewarding than in the warmer seasons. Maybe that’s just a craziness of us NY and Northeast surfers.”

Will Skudin

(Co-Owner Skudin Surf) 

“We are looking forward to hosting a surf village here at the Hotel at the opening party inviting all and not limited to anyone or any company that embodies the spirit of cold water surfing and the deep surf heritage here in New York”

– Terrence Tubridy

(Owner Rockaway Hotel)