Camp shred IS THE largest surf demo IN THE WORLD.

Camp Shred brings the best brands to the consumer in a fun festival-like atmosphere at San Elijo CampGrounds in Cardiff By The Sea. Camp Shred is the only place in the world where not only can you interact with all your favorite brands from the surf industry, you can actually try out the products as well. We have thousands of products from the best surfboards, wetsuits and accessories in the surf industry. Camp Shred also features live music, a beer/alcohol garden, an outlander vehicle area and local food trucks.

As always, Camp Shred is free to the public. The event opens both days at 8 am and closes at Sunset.

Free Surf Demos start at 8 am each day and close at 4 pm on Saturday and 3 pm on Sunday.

Camp Shred will have over 50 of the best brands in surfing to see and try out.

Be sure to also stop by the #CampVan area to see the latest vans and outlander gear.

After your session, makes sure to stop by and enjoy a cold drink in the beer garden.
Beer Garden opens at 11:30 am each day and closes at sunset.
Camp Shred also features a live music stage and food trucks from local restaurants.

Stats From Our Recent Camp Shred

Last year (2024) was our best year yet, We had over 10,000 people in attendance with more than 1,100 people trying over 3,000 products during the course of 2 days!! On top of that we were able to raise $7,000 for A Walk On Water Organization (a non-profit Camp Shred works closely with)

Sat. March 1st

  • 8:00am-4:00pm All day Surf Demo

  • 8:00am-4:00pm #CampVan Area

  • 11:30am-6:00pm Beer Garden

  • MUSIC SCHEDULE

  • 12pm-2pm:: DJ Chris Cantore

  • 2:15pm-3pm:: KOOK

  • 3:15pm-4pm:: SUNBENDR

  • 4:15pm-5:30pm:: Strawberry Fuzz

Sun. March 2nd

  • 8:00am-3:00pm Surf Demo

  • 8:00am-4:00pm #CampVan Area

  • 11:30am-4:00pm Beer Garden

  • MUSIC SCHEDULE

  • 11am-12:30pm:: Donuts and a DJ Set With Chris Coté

  • 12:30pm-1:00pm:: Juvenile Seagulls

  • 1:30pm-2:30pm:: Monarch

  • 2:30pm-3:30pm:: Isaiah Mitchell's Jimi Hendrix Experience featuring Nico Pompeo, and Brian Cantrell.

2025 Lineup

Rob Machado

“Camp Shred is a must for anyone who loves surfing!”