After all the excitement of the Billabong Pro Rio last month, June could seem to be a bit on the quiet side.  The next big dreamtour event isn't until July... However, whilst the pros journey to exotic islands to get in some surf practice, there are a few good contests to watch out for.  
 
We love the events in Europe, especially home breaks such as Ericeira and Hossegor.  June will see hot weather, less crowds than July and August, and a lot of good surf.  So if ever there was a time to take a sneaky surf holiday to go watch some contests and work on your technique, it may well be this month.  However, if making another break for it is out of the question, sit back and enjoy the live feed of the events and hatch a plan for your next holiday.
 
  • Men:
 
 
Event: Quiksilver Pro Portugal
Location: Ericeira, Portugal
Rating: Prime
Dates: 14th - 19th June
Prize money: $250,000
Last year's winner: Hodei Collazo (EUK)
 
 
Event: Quiksilver Clasico Mazatlan
Location: Mazatlan, Mexico
Rating: 4 Star
Dates: 1st - 5th June
Prize money: $85,000
Last year's winner: Event didn't exist
 
  • Women:
 
 
Event: Swatch Girls Pro France
Location: Hossegor, France
Rating: 6 Star
Dates: 1st - 5th June
Prize money: $35,000
Last year's winner: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)
 
 
Event: Estoril Surf and Music Billabong Girls 2011
Location: Bafureira, Estoril, Portugal
Rating: 6 star
Dates: 10th - 12th June
Prize money: $35,000
Last year's winner: Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS)