The Asian Surf Cooperative (ASC) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Pingtung Jialeshuei International Surfing Competition has been confirmed as the third stop on the Asian ProAm Surf Series (APSS). The event will take place from 22–26 October 2025 at Jialeshuei Bay, one of South Taiwan’s most scenic coastal locations.
Sponsored by the Pingtung Government and organized by the Taiwan Ocean Recreation Sports Association (TORSA), the Pingtung Jialeshuei International Surfing Competition is the longest-running surfing event in South Taiwan and one of the most respected surf competitions in the region.
This year introduces Men’s and Women’s APSS Longboard and Shortboard Divisions, featuring substantial prize money and valuable Asian Region ranking points. These divisions are expected to attract Asia’s top emerging competitive surfers. At the conclusion of the APSS season, champions in each division will be awarded both a championship trophy and a significant cash prize.
The Pingtung Jialeshuei competition follows directly after the Dongsha Open of Surfing (17–19 October, Zhoushan), making it convenient for competitors to travel via direct flights from Shanghai to Kaohsiung. The event will be live-streamed worldwide and judged by a team of ISA-certified professionals.