The Cosmic Series Is Coming to Florida!
We're All In
Two stops. Vintage boards. A whole lot of good energy headed our way this fall. Here's everything you need to know about Cosmic Series Florida, and why we think you should be there.
What Is Cosmic Series?
Cosmic Series is a traveling surf contest built around one idea: community over competition. It shows up to a local break, hands out vintage boards, and lets everyone else do the rest.
The boards are the whole point. Every heat runs on '70s single fins and '80s twin fins, most of them older than the women riding them. Nobody's on their own equipment, nobody's got an edge. Just you, a board with some history in it, and whatever the ocean gives you that day.
Judging leans loose by design, part style, part your ride, part how much stoke you're putting into the water. There's no priority during heats, and party waves aren't just allowed, they're kind of the whole point. If a good one rolls through, share it.
Cosmic Series kicked off on the East Coast this year with stops through New Jersey and Virginia, from Manasquan Inlet to Atlantic Park's wave pool in Virginia Beach. Every stop looked a little different. The feeling stayed the same.
Cosmic Series Heads to Florida
Now it's coming somewhere it's never been. Two Florida stops, two communities, and an open invitation for every woman who wants in, beginner or lifelong local, first contest or fiftieth.
Cosmic Series Florida Stop 1: Melbourne Beach
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Location: Ocean Ave. Beach, 218-230 S. Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Kickoff event: Saturday, September 26, a Cosmic kickoff party and Ryan Huckabee movie showing at Catalyst Melbourne Beach Shop
Melbourne Beach gets the full send-off. The night before, there's a party at Catalyst with a screening of Ryan Huckabee's latest film. Then it's straight into contest day on the sand, women's heats open to every age, so bring your daughter, your mom, or whoever's ready to paddle out with you.
Cosmic Series Florida Stop 2: Boynton Beach
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location: 4655 N. Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Partner shop: Nomad
After party: Movie showing at the shop following the contest
Stop two heads south to Boynton Beach, run alongside our partners at Nomad. Same format, same vintage boards, a new stretch of coastline. The day wraps with another movie showing back at the shop.
Shout Out To Our Partners
Cosmic Series Florida is hosted by our friends at Vissla, with support from:
MINI USA
YETI
I-SEA Sunglasses
Turtlebox Audio
Diamond Mind Inc
Laguna College of Art + Design
How to Sign Up
Registration is open now for both stops. One landing page, two sign-up links, done in a couple minutes. Spots are limited at each location, so don't wait too long to lock yours in.
Sign up for Cosmic Series Florida →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cosmic Series?
Cosmic Series is a traveling surf contest hosted by Vissla that puts competitors on vintage surfboards at a local break, prioritizing community and surf culture over traditional competitive surfing. Women's heats are open to every age.
When is Cosmic Series Florida?
Cosmic Series Florida runs September 26 through October 3, 2026, with a kickoff event and contest at Melbourne Beach followed by a second contest stop in Boynton Beach.
Where is the Melbourne Beach contest?
The Melbourne Beach contest takes place at Ocean Ave. Beach, 218-230 S. Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951, on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Where is the Boynton Beach contest?
The Boynton Beach contest takes place at 4655 N. Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in partnership with Nomad.
Is this the first time Cosmic Series has been in Florida?
Yes. Florida marks the first time Cosmic Series has come to the state, following a four-stop East Coast tour through New Jersey and Virginia.
What do I need to bring?
Just yourself, a wetsuit or swimsuit if you've got one, and a good attitude. Vissla supplies the boards, '70s single fins and '80s twin fins, so there's no need to bring your own equipment.
How do I sign up for Cosmic Series Florida?
Both Melbourne Beach and Boynton Beach registration is available on a single sign-up page linked above. Spots are limited at each stop.
