World champions, future champions and one of Australian surfing’s most iconic events came together at Snapper Rocks as CocoCoast commenced its two-year appointment as Presenting Partner of the Billabong Occy’s Grom Comp.
Quick Facts
| Wydarzenie | Billabong Occy’s Grom Comp |
| Edition | 21st |
| Dates | 1–5 July 2026 |
| Location | Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast, Queensland |
| Presenting Partner | CocoCoast |
| Organiser | Surfing Queensland |
| Special Guests | Kelly Slater, Mark Occhilupo & Jay Occhilupo |
| Official Results | Live Heats |
| Official Event Recap | 21st Occy’s Grom Comp Recap |
The Beginning of a Two-Year Partnership
The Billabong Occy’s Grom Comp 2026 marked the beginning of CocoCoast’s two-year appointment as Presenting Partner of one of Australian surfing’s premier junior events.
Held over five days at Snapper Rocks on Queensland’s Gold Coast, the 21st edition of the event brought together Australia’s leading junior surfers, thousands of spectators and some of surfing’s most recognised names for one of the country’s most anticipated events on the junior calendar.
For CocoCoast, the partnership represents more than event sponsorship. It reflects a commitment to supporting Australian surfing at the grassroots level, investing in the people, events and communities that continue to shape the future of the sport.
Finals Day Delivered One of the Week’s Defining Moments
One of the biggest moments of the week came on Finals Day when 11-time World Champion Kelly Slater, World Champion Mark Occhilupo and Jay Occhilupo paddled out for the Occy & Friends exhibition heat.
For competitors and spectators alike, it was a rare opportunity to watch two generations of surfing excellence share the lineup at one of the world’s most iconic point breaks while Australia’s next generation prepared to contest their own finals just metres away.
Read the official event recap from Surfing Queensland and explore the complete heat draws and official results on LiveHeats.
Supporting the Next Generation of Australian Surfing
The Billabong Occy’s Grom Comp continues to be recognised as one of Australia’s leading junior surfing competitions and an important pathway for emerging athletes.
Across five days, young surfers from around the country competed at Snapper Rocks, testing themselves in one of surfing’s most respected locations.
Behind every heat is a community of parents, coaches, volunteers, officials and organisers whose commitment continues to strengthen Australian surfing from the grassroots up.
A Week Beyond the Competition
While the competition remained the focus, the event also brought together surf brands, families, volunteers and partners from across Australia. The atmosphere at Snapper Rocks throughout the week reflected everything that makes grassroots surfing unique—a shared passion for the sport and a commitment to supporting the next generation.
Inside the CocoCoast Activation
Throughout the week, the CocoCoast activation became a place where competitors, families, industry partners and surf fans naturally came together.
The Powerstation Co served CocoCoast floats throughout the event, Billabong riders dropped in between heats, and visitors experienced the CocoCoast range while enjoying one of Australia’s great surfing events.
One of the week’s highlights was a live signing session with Mark Occhilupo, who signed a JS Industries Bull Run Mark Occhilupo Signature surfboard before it was presented to the winner of CocoCoast’s major giveaway.
Event Partners
The event was delivered through the support of Surfing Queensland, Billabong, CocoCoast, LiveHeats, Hydro Flask, Sun Bum, JS Industries, FCS and the many volunteers whose work continues to make one of Australia’s great junior surfing events possible.
- Surfing Queensland – Official organiser
- Billabong– Title partner
- CocoCoast – Presenting Partner
- LiveHeats – Official scoring and results
- HydroFlask– Official hydration partner
- SunBum – Official sun care partner
- JSIndustries – Surfboard partner
- SurfFCS – Surf accessories partner
Congratulations to the 2026 Champions
Congratulations to every competitor who paddled out at Snapper Rocks and to the eight newly crowned champions.
The standard of surfing throughout the week reinforced why the Billabong Occy’s Grom Comp remains one of Australia’s benchmark junior surfing events.
View the complete official results on LiveHeats.
Patrząc w przyszłość
The 2026 Billabong Occy’s Grom Comp marked the first chapter of CocoCoast’s two-year partnership as Presenting Partner.
Across five days, Snapper Rocks delivered everything that has made this event one of Australia’s most respected junior surfing competitions—world-class surfing, an unforgettable Finals Day featuring Kelly Slater and Mark Occhilupo, and a reminder that the future of Australian surfing is in very good hands.
The 2026 Billabong Occy’s Grom Comp marked the beginning of CocoCoast’s two-year appointment as Presenting Partner. We look forward to returning to Snapper Rocks in 2027 and continuing to support the next generation of Australian surfing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Billabong Occy’s Grom Comp?
The Billabong Occy’s Grom Comp is one of Australia’s premier junior surfing competitions, held annually at Snapper Rocks on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
Who was the Presenting Partner in 2026?
CocoCoast commenced a two-year partnership as Presenting Partner in 2026.
Who surfed in the Occy & Friends exhibition heat?
11-time World Champion Kelly Slater joined World Champion Mark Occhilupo and Jay Occhilupo on Finals Day.
Where can I view the official results?
Official results are available on LiveHeats.
