Baliwakenews.com – Indonesia’s rising surfing talents, Putu Aditya Putra Somiya and Ni Made Dian Septiari, are heading to the international stage after securing top honours in the Under-16 divisions at the Rip Curl GromSearch Indonesia Finals 2026.

Held at Halfway Kuta Beach on October 17–18, the competition brought together more than 125 young surfers across the Under-16, Under-14 and Under-12 divisions, showcasing the skills and determination of Indonesia’s next generation of surfing athletes.

Aditya and Dian will represent Indonesia at the Rip Curl GromSearch International Finals in North Narrabeen, Australia, from November 7–10, 2026. They will compete against some of the world’s leading junior surfers, carrying Indonesia’s surfing ambitions onto the international stage.

The Indonesian finals provided a platform for young surfers to demonstrate their abilities, gain valuable competition experience and take the next step in their sporting journeys. The event also reinforced the importance of developing grassroots surfing talent and strengthening the communities that support the sport.

“Seeing Aditya and Dian earn their places at the International Finals is exactly what GromSearch is all about. We want to give young Indonesian surfers the platform, experience, and opportunities they need to grow, compete and realise their potential. We are proud to help create pathways for the next generation to take their surfing to the world stage,” said James Hendy, President Director of Rip Curl Indonesia.

Mamaka Hotel Supports Young Surfing Talent

The 2026 edition received support from partners sharing Rip Curl’s commitment to surf culture, youth development and an active lifestyle.

Mamaka Hotel returned as the event’s hotel partner for the third consecutive year. The hotel also hosted the competition’s presentation night for the first time, bringing the young surfers together to celebrate two days of competition at Kuta Social Club, Mamaka Hotel.

The event was sponsored by Mamaka Hotel, Sol Crème, Shapers, YUMMY Dairy, BGS Bali, Indo Amazon Acai and Avebodi.

Club Rip Curl Indonesia Makes Its Debut

The Rip Curl GromSearch Indonesia Finals 2026 also marked the launch of Club Rip Curl Indonesia, a local loyalty programme designed to reward members of the Rip Curl community.

Members can earn points on qualifying purchases, redeem rewards and discounts on eligible products, and access exclusive benefits through three membership tiers: Member, Surfer and Rip Curl Pro.

Rip Curl GromSearch Indonesia Finals 2026 Results

The competition featured six divisions, with young surfers competing for top honours across different age groups.

Under-16 Boys

1. Putu Aditya Putra Somiya – 13.43 points
2. Darma Wisesa – 13.06 points
3. Rafael Hiroshi Setiadi – 8.67 points
4. Riki Uemura – 6.04 points

Under-14 Boys

1. Jaya Suhendra – 13.93 points
2. I Wayan Agus Jho Ananda Sastrawan – 9.80 points
3. Darma Wisesa – 9.53 points
4. Sang Bagus Made Subawa Girinatha Vijaya – 9.16 points

Under-12 Boys

1. Jaya Suhendra – 12.14 points
2. Kadek Arjuna Putra Somiya – 11.27 points
3. Sang Bagus Nyoman Dhananjaya Putra Mega – 10.63 points
4. Alessandro Dotti – 8.76 points

Under-16 Girls

1. Ni Made Dian Septiari – 12.10 points
2. Aonnarin Engsrisawang – 11.67 points
3. Aura Zeflin – 8.20 points
4. Tasia Belyaeva – 6.17 points

Under-14 Girls

1. Aonnarin Engsrisawang – 12.00 points
2. Tasia Belyaeva – 11.66 points
3. Lunlana Sinsoke – 8.93 points
4. Jirapat Chulasukontha – 7.20 points

Under-12 Girls

1. Monster Chong – 10.97 points
2. Amanah Putri Annisa – 10.60 points
3. Kobi Lana Partridge – 8.84 points

A Global Pathway for Junior Surfers

Established in 1999 as a one-day event at Jan Juc in Victoria, Australia, Rip Curl GromSearch has grown into an international competition series dedicated to surfers aged 16 and under. With parallel series operating in more than 10 countries, the programme has become an important pathway for developing elite junior surfing talent.

For Aditya and Dian, the upcoming finals in North Narrabeen will provide an opportunity to test their skills against international competitors and gain experience on a global stage.

Founded in 1969 by two surfers, Rip Curl has grown into an international surf and board-sports company, producing apparel, wetsuits, boardshorts, footwear, accessories and other equipment for customers in more than 60 countries. BWN-07