The German Surf Championships made history this weekend in Munich, attracting more than 10,000 spectators to the country’s first wave pool. This marked the first time in 28 years that the championships were held in Germany, with 123 of the nation’s top surfers competing. Thousands more tuned in to watch the thrilling finals on Sportschau and YouTube.

On the opening day, excitement filled the air as surfers from across the country showcased their skills in various categories. The impressive turnout and media coverage highlight Germany’s emergence as a surfing nation and the significance of this historic event in the sports world.

Camilla Kemp, Germany’s first female Olympic surfer for Paris 2024, showcased her fighting spirit against the nation’s top female surfers, ultimately claiming the title of German Champion 2024. She is dedicated to inspiring young women to take up surfing and highlights Munich as a prime training location for the sport, which has traditionally been practiced by the sea.

In the fiercely competitive Open Men Shortboard category, Leon Glatzer narrowly defeated Tim Elter to secure the title of German Champion 2024. Glatzer, the first German surfer to compete in the 2021 Olympics, faced strong competition from Elter, who will also represent Germany in the 2024 Olympics and earned the title of Vice Champion.

Special guest Jamie O’Brien, a world-renowned Hawaiian surf pro, energized the audience and surf community with his presence, expressing excitement at witnessing the performances live.

The German Championships showcased top-level surfing, complemented by a moderated livestream on YouTube that provided insights into the surfers’ maneuvers and tricks.

This event marked a significant milestone for the future of surfing in Germany, introducing para-surfing and stand-up paddling (SUP) in a wave pool for the first time worldwide. This initiative demonstrates that surfing is accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or physical ability—a groundbreaking achievement on German soil.

Open Women:
Camilla Kemp (German Champion 2024, Shortboard Open Women)
Rachel Presti
Lisa Boos
Valeska Schneider

Open Men:
Leon Glatzer (German Champion 2024, Shortboard Open Men)
Tim Elter
Lenni Jensen
Finn Springborn

Grommets:
Tristan Strätz
Gené Gibert Schlechte
Fynn Crato
Noah Boockhoff

Cadets:
Jarko Kreuzeder
Reef Lange
Noah Hoch
Kai Schmitz

Juniorinnen:
Fabiana Klein
Ludmilla Günther
Lilly Issberner
Hannah Yukiko Meyer
Stella Lindemann

Junioren:
Finn Lange
Kekoa Hummel
Lucas Santiago Wehle
Paul Stache

Seniors:
Moritz Schreiber
Philipp Kuretzky-Glocker
Benedikt Becht
Vincent Bock

Masters:
Kai Burmeister
Florian Schäfer
Andreas Barkowski
Markus Elter

Adaptive:
Ben Neumann
Dominik Kistler
Johannes Grasser

SUP
Open Women:
Paulina Herpel
Lena Erdil
Milanka Linde
Britta Boos

Open Men:
Moritz Mauch
Valentin Illichmann
Kai-Nicolas Steimer
Carsten Kurmis

Longboard
Open Women:
Bianca Dootson
Mascha Trietsch
Lisa Boos
Lilly von Treuenfels

Open Men:
Marvin Amend
Aleksander Heeke
Kristof Göbel
Tim Surtmann

For the first time in history, one country’s National Championships will be held in a wave pool