Dates for the 2023/24 Victorian Open Series have been announced with the 3-event series to kick off at Bells Beach on October 7th, 2023

The series will then head to Phillip Island on February 17th, 2024 before finishing on the Mornington Peninsula on March 16th, 2024.

The series is the pathway event to the Rip Curl Pro Victorian Trials, giving one Victorian a spot in the main event at the Rip Curl Pro.

“The list of surfers who have gone on to the Championship Tour and Qualifying Series have gone through the Victorian Open Series is incredible. It is a great stepping stone for surfers to progress and make it to the next level.”

Former open champions include Nikki van Dijk (Phillip Island), Xavier Huxtable (Jan Juc), India Robinson (Jan Juc), Glyndyn Ringrose (Phillip Island), Bella Wilson (Jan Juc), Troy Brooks (Jan Juc), Mark Phipps (Pt Lonsdale), Georgia Fish (Flinders) and Sophie Fletcher (Phillip Island).

2023/24 Victorian Open Series

Round 1 – Bells Beach – 7th October, 2023

Round 2 – Phillip Island – 17th February, 2024

Round 3 – Mornington Peninsula – 16th March, 2024

Entries are now open at www.surfingvic.com/events

The Victorian Open Series is supported by Danny Green’s Coward Punch campaign, Surf Better Now and Surfing Victoria.