Follow the championship
Open the official ISA event page for the schedule and heat sheets. [source] ISA directs viewers to its website for the championship webcast, results and updates. [source]
The tournament has separate boys’ and girls’ divisions for surfers under 16 and under 18. [source] Pick a division or a national team to follow, then look for its surfers in the heat sheets.
Dates and beaches
The opening ceremony took place at Punta Roca on September 4, 2026. [source] Competitive surfing is scheduled at La Bocana and El Sunzal. [source]
| Date | Program | Beach |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2026 [source] | Opening competition day: boys under 18; girls under 16. [source] | La Bocana for boys; El Sunzal for girls. [source] |
| September 5–13, 2026 [source] | Competition period. [source] | La Bocana and El Sunzal. [source] |
| September 13, 2026 [source] | Finals planned; start time to be confirmed. [source] | La Bocana or El Sunzal; final beach to be confirmed. [source] |
The first-day split is a dated example, not a beach assignment for the rest of the championship. ISA marks its program as tentative. [source] Reopen the schedule for your visit date before choosing where to go.
Plan a day around the surf
If the championship is the reason for your coast visit, choose the session first and arrange the rest of the day around it. Give your driver the beach name from the program and agree on the return pickup before leaving. Ask the event organizer about spectator access and any entry arrangements for that date.
For a longer trip, use the five-day San Salvador and El Tunco itinerary as a starting point. You can set aside its coast activity day to follow the championship, then move the other stops around the session you want to see. The El Tunco destination guide provides context for the coast portion of your stay.
Keep the SIM and eSIM comparison handy when planning mobile access to the program. Save your accommodation location and return arrangements on your phone before setting out.
If watching makes you want to book a lesson, use the surf lesson questions to ask about the instructor, location and equipment. Browse the provider directory for the services listed there, or return to things to do in El Salvador to plan the rest of your visit.
Common questions
Where is the ISA junior surf championship in El Salvador?
Competition is scheduled at La Bocana and El Sunzal. The opening ceremony took place at Punta Roca, a separate location. For a day at the competition, choose the beach from the current program and use that exact name when arranging your ride. [source] [source]
Where can I watch the ISA World Juniors online?
ISA directs viewers to its website for the championship webcast, results and updates. Start with the official event page and keep it bookmarked so you can return to the current program and heat sheets, and follow the division you want to watch. [source] [source]
Sources
- The opening ceremony took place at Punta Roca on September 4, 2026.
- Competition is scheduled for September 5–13, 2026, at La Bocana and El Sunzal.
- Surfers compete in four divisions: boys under 16, girls under 16, boys under 18 and girls under 18.
- The official ISA event page links to a schedule and heat sheets. ISA says the schedule may change.
- The September 5, 2026 schedule places boys under 18 at La Bocana and girls under 16 at El Sunzal.
- ISA directs viewers to its website for the championship webcast, results and event updates.
- Finals are planned for September 13, 2026. The official schedule leaves the final competition beach and start time to be confirmed.