This October, Swatch Nines returns to Waco Surf in Texas for the third and final stop of the 2026 session. This year, the event welcomes skateboarding as its official discipline, placing it at the heart of an even more immersive celebration of board culture.
Running from 8 to 10 October, Swatch Nines Surf & Skate 2026 continues the stoke generated from the last two editions and raises the bar with its unique course setup which has been shaped with input from Swatch Proteam athletes Coco Ho, Noah Beschen, Gustavo Ribeiro and Kevin Peraza.
“I’m so excited for the upcoming Swatch Nines! A couple of years in, we’ve learned so much and are using the experience to dream up even more magical moments that can be captured, shared, and remembered forever,” Coco said.
Custom-built exclusively for this event, the new setup combines iconic favorites like the Flying-O with innovative new features including the longest surf rail and the biggest skate park in the Nines history. Riders will also experience a variety of unique rails and modular features, all designed to unlock endless possibilities for innovation. Together, these elements bring to life the setup’s “Pool as a studio” concept, which aims to transform the venue into a blank canvas for riders to experiment, innovate, and redefine what’s possible in their sports.
Taking on the unique setup will be an outstanding roster of world-class athletes from the worlds of surfing, skateboarding and BMX, blurring the boundaries between action sports. This lineup includes the following Swatch Proteam athletes:
- Coco HO (Surf, US)
- Noah Beschen (Surf, US)
- Hughie Vaughan (Surf, AUS)
- Gustavo Ribeiro (Skate, PT)
- Andy Anderson (Skate, CA)
- Kevin Peraza (BMX, US)
- Matthias Dandois (BMX, FR)
Swatch Proteam athletes Sam Pilgrim, Jesper Tjäder and a selection of friends of the brand will also be there bringing their unique style and energy.
This year’s event will also see the introduction of a public day on October 10, 2026. For the first time ever, fans will have the opportunity to experience all the action up close and immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere that has made the Swatch Nines one of the most anticipated gatherings on the action sports calendar.
SWATCH NINES SURF & SKATE
DATES: October 8 – 10, 2026
LOCATION: Waco Surf, Texas, US
PUBLIC DAY: October 10, 2026
SWATCH AND SPORTS
Positive provocation and joie de vivre made in Switzerland: since its founding in 1983, Swatch has shaken up the watch industry. Thanks to its striking designs which always reflect the zeitgeist, Swatch is one of the leading watch manufacturers and the most sought-after brands in the world — and has always stayed true to itself. The watchmaker continues to surprise, whether with regularly released new models or special collections. Swatch thinks and acts in a revolutionary way, evident from its early involvement in action sports, art, and music. From skateboarding to surfing and from snowboarding to mountain biking, Swatch supports a wide range of action sports. Founded in 1989, the Swatch Proteam consists of world-class athletes known for pushing the boundaries of their respective sports and embodying the brand’s spirit of innovation, creativity and self-expression
