To encourage the formation of national surfing associations/bodies in the individual countries to promote, co-ordinate and control the activities of organised surfing within their own countries.

To promote uniformity of laws of control and regulation of surfing and surf riding throughout Europe, by encouraging national surfing institutions, organisations and associations to adopt the ESF’s established laws, rules and standards.

To make and amend rules as appropriate for the conducting of surfing contests and other surfing events, programmes and commissioners in Europe.

To co-ordinate the international activities of national surfing associations and bodies providing a forum for arranging international contests and organising the European surfing calendar within the international rules and calendar.