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Super Girl Surf Pro At The Oceanside Pier: Day 1 Photos

The biggest names in female surfing hit the water for day one of the Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro. View photos of the action-packed event.

OCEANSIDE, CA — The Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro kicked off the competition at the Oceanside Pier on Saturday. Oceanside Patch contributing photographer, Dyanne Klinko was on hand to catch the action at the largest women's surf event and music festival.

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The nationally televised event is celebrating its 16th year at the Oceanside Pier on Sept. 16-18, with more than 90 of the world’s top pros scheduled to compete. Some of the biggest names in women’s surfing are expected to attend, including surfing icon Bethany Hamilton and former Super Girl Champions Carissa Moore, Caroline Marks, Lakey Peterson, Tatiana Weston-Webb, Coco Ho, Sage Erickson, Courtney Conlogue, Caitlin Simmers (Oceanside), Alyssa Spencer (Carlsbad) and Samantha Sibley (San Clemente).

Photo credit: Dy`s Eyes Images
The Super Girl Surf Pro event features a Festival Village with live concerts and family-friendly activities; the annual Super Girl Gamer esports tournament; an all-female DJ Competition; a women’s beach soccer tournament; free classes in fitness, yoga, Zumba, Pilates, wellness and dance; female comediennes; celebrity speakers; panel discussions promoting female leadership and sustainability; a female art exhibition; social influencers; autograph signings; a beer garden and food court; a military appreciation program; and a mentorship event for young surfers with 5-time World Champion Carissa Moore and her Moore Aloha Foundation.
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For Sunday's line-up visit, Super Girl Surf Pro event schedule.

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