Surfing Santas Costume Contest 2025
Surfing Santas is an annual Cocoa Beach tradition that brings hundreds of surfers of all ages dressed up as Santa, his helpers and elves. The costumes are as diverse as the people that wear them. Watch them ride in on the waves and kick off your holiday beach-side at this free event that benefits local, charitable causes.
Join in the fun with our Costume Contest- beginning promptly at 8:30 am. (See our 2025 Schedule) Dress up in your favorite winter themed outfit – snowman, Santa and Mrs. Claus, gingerbread man, reindeer, elves – for your chance to win prizes. The more creative the costume, the better your chances of winning. The crowd can 
participate in the contest by giving applause for their favorite costume. The crowd favorites will determine the winners. There are five categories: babies (0-3), kids (4-15), groups (2 people or more), men (16+), and women (16+).
There are no rules, so anything goes…well almost! This is a family-friendly event, so please keep that in mind. To ensure the safety of both surfers and spectators, the Cocoa Beach police, fire department, life guards and EMT personnel are on site.
Each year, Surfing Santas costume contest winners score some seriously fun swag—but 2025 is next level.
This year’s grand prize is a stay at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, putting you right on the sand where the magic happens. Other winning costumes will score gift certificates from local businesses and restaurants, plus awesome product from Sun Bum and other event vendors.
Bring your best, wildest holiday look—you might just walk away with the ultimate Surfing Santas getaway! 
