2026 Morocco World Bodyboarding Championship Kicks Off the IBC World Tour at Anza Beach

he 2026 IBC World Tour officially begins at one of the most exciting high-performance waves in North Africa: Anza Beach in Agadir, Morocco. The Morocco World Bodyboarding Championship returns for its third consecutive year, and this time it opens the season for both the Junior Men Rising Series and the Men Prime Series divisions.

With powerful Atlantic swell, long peeling walls, and hollow sections, Anza Beach has quickly become a premier location for international bodyboarding competitions. Promoted by the Royal Moroccan Surf Federation and supported by national and regional authorities, the event continues to establish Morocco as a key stop on the global bodyboarding calendar.

This is the first scoring event of the 2026 IBC season, meaning every heat matters from day one.

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Event Overview – Morocco Bodyboarding Championship 2026

📍 Location

Anza Beach, Agadir, Morocco

🌍 Tour

IBC (International Bodyboarding Corporation) World Tour

🏆 Divisions Opening the Season

• Junior Men – Rising Series

• Men – Prime Series

Athlete seeding will be based on the final 2025 IBC World Rankings, setting up immediate high-stakes matchups between world title contenders and hungry challengers.

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Junior Men Rising Series – Future World Champions Start Here

The Junior Rising Series division is a qualifying step toward the IBC Junior Grand Final, making this a crucial event for the next generation of pro bodyboarders.

Junior Men Event Details

• Status: Junior Grand Final Qualifier

• Points: 500 IBC ranking points

• Dates: 31 January – 1 February 2026

• Official Check-in: 30 January 2026

• Prize Money: $2,500 USD

Rider Spotlight: Louka Zanninotto (BZ & Legacy)

Louka Zanninotto, riding for BZ and Legacy, will be one of the standout young athletes to watch in Morocco. Known for his speed, projection, and progressive approach, Louka’s style is perfectly suited to the fast, performance-driven waves at Anza Beach. A strong result here could put him in an excellent position early in the Junior IBC rankings.

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Men Prime Series – Big Points, Big Pressure

The Men Prime Series division in Morocco carries major weight on the IBC World Tour rankings. With 5,000 points available, this event can define the trajectory of an athlete’s entire season — and even shape the world title race.

Men Event Details

• Status: Prime Series

• Points: 5,000 IBC ranking points

• Competition Window: 2 – 12 February 2026

• Official Check-in: 2 February 2026

• Prize Money: $35,000 USD

Louka Zanninotto Doubles Up in the Men’s Division

In addition to competing in Juniors, Louka Zanninotto will also take on the Men’s Prime Series division, testing himself against the world’s best professional bodyboarders. Competing in both divisions shows his ambition and commitment as he steps further onto the international stage.

Pierre-Louis Costes Competing for Morey

Multiple-time world champion Pierre-Louis Costes (PLC), widely regarded as one of the greatest bodyboarders of all time, will be competing in the Men’s division riding for Morey.

Pierre-Louis Costes brings unmatched competitive experience, powerful rail game, and elite tube riding — a perfect match for Anza Beach’s mix of open faces and hollow sections. Whenever PLC enters a Prime Series bodyboarding event, he is an immediate contender.

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Why Anza Beach Is a World-Class Bodyboarding Wave

Anza Beach in Agadir offers ideal conditions for a professional bodyboarding competition:

• Long, high-performance walls

• Barrel sections for tube riding specialists

• Multiple peaks allowing consistent contest conditions

• Strong Atlantic swell exposure

These characteristics make Anza one of the best waves in Morocco for showcasing modern progressive bodyboarding.