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A musical act performs during Camp Shred, the world's largest surf demo, in Encinitas. Courtesy photo/Camp Shred
A musical act performs during Camp Shred, the world's largest surf demo. Courtesy photo/Camp Shred
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Camp Shred, world’s largest surf demo, comes to Cardiff

ENCINITAS — Camp Shred, the world’s largest surf demo, is returning to the San Elijo Campground in Cardiff this weekend for two days of surfing, live music, beer and vendors. 

This year’s event runs from 8 a.m. to sunset on March 1-2 and is free to the public. Attendees can explore surfing products like boards, wetsuits and accessories from over 50 surf brands and try them out during their own surf session at the event. 

Along with chances to demo, Camp Shred offers a beer garden, food trucks from local restaurants, a camping van area featuring vans and outlander gear, and an all-day music festival with bands and DJs running from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.  

Over 10,000 people attended Camp Shred last year at San Elijo Campground in Cardiff. The 2025 event takes place March 1-2 from 8 a.m. to sunset. Courtesy Camp Shred
Over 10,000 people attended Camp Shred last year at San Elijo Campground in Cardiff. The 2025 event takes place March 1-2 from 8 a.m. to sunset. Courtesy photo

The event draws thousands of attendees from San Diego and Orange counties and beyond. Last year’s event saw over 10,000 attendees, including over 1,100 people trying various products. 

Featured brands at Camp Shred include surfboards from Stewart Surfboards, JS Industries, Torq and Sharp Eye; wetsuits from Rip Curl, O’Neill, Xcel and Narval; accessories from REEF, Sun Bum, GoPro, Onewheel, and more. 

Camp Shred is organized by Surf Ride, an Oceanside-based retailer. More information and a full schedule here.