The summer season has well and truly arrived in the surfing world as the events line up making August fit to burst. Regardless of whether you are learning to surf or have already booked your next surf holiday, there is some much needed inspiration available online or even in person, in the form of some brilliant European events and international contests.
 
Watch out for the European competitions in Lacanau, France; Zarautz, Basque Country in Spain; and of course, the oh-so-close-to-home Newquay, Cornwall, UK.
 
Men:


 
Event: Billabong Pro Teahupoo
Location: Taiarapu, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Rating: WCT
Dates: 20th - 31st August
Prize money: $425,000
Last year's winner: The late Andy Irons (USA)
 
Event: Nike US Open of Surfing
Location: Huntington Beach, California, USA
Rating: Prime
Dates: 1st - 7th August
Prize money: $250,000
Last year's winner: Brett Simpson (USA)


 
Event: Relentless Boardmasters in Association with Vans
Location: Fistral Beach,Newquay, UK
Rating: 6*
Dates: 9th - 14th August
Prize money: $145,000
Last year's winner: Marc Lacomare (FRA)


 
Event: Sooruz Lacanau Pro
Location: Grand Plage, Lacanau, France
Rating: 6*
Dates: 16th - 21st August
Prize money: $145,000
Last year's winner: Wiggolly Dantas (BRA)
 
Event: Coastal Edge ECSC presented by Vans
Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Rating: 4*
Dates: 22nd - 28th August
Prize money: $85,000
Last year's winner: Jeremy Johnston (USA)


 
Event: San Miguel Pro
Location: Zarautz, Basque Country, Spain
Rating: 6*
Dates: 30th August - 4th September
Prize money: $145,000
Last year's winner: Heitor Alves (BRA)
 
Women:


 
Event: Nike US Open of Surfing
Location: Huntington Beach, California, USA
Rating: WCT
Dates: 1st - 6th August
Prize money: $110,000
Last year's winner: Carissa Moore (HAW)
 
Event: SriLankan Airlines Pro
Location: Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Rating: 6*
Dates: 30th August - 4th September
Prize money: $35,000
Last year's winner: Event didn't exist for the women.