one wave, one rider, one community at a time.

The Cape Town Bodyboarding Association (CTBA) is the home of competitive and community bodyboarding in the Mother City and across the Western Cape. Rooted in a proud local history that began as the Western Province Bodyboarding Association and later became Cape Town Bodyboarding, our association has spent decades growing the sport, developing riders, and building a strong, supportive bodyboarding community.

From school-aged groms to seasoned competitors, CTBA brings together riders of all levels who share a passion for the ocean, progression, and great vibes in and out of the water. We host regular trials, competitions, training sessions and surf camps throughout the year, and proudly represent the region at national events under the South African Bodyboarding Association (SABA).

Cape Town’s world-class coastline is our playground — and CTBA exists to make sure everyone who loves bodyboarding has a place to belong, improve, and compete.