14 September 2026
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Q&A: Team Wales Surfer for EuroSurf Juniors 2026, Ryan Croucher
Welsh groms are getting ready for EuroSurf Juniors which takes place in Bundoran from September 24 – October 4.
After showing up consistently to club, inter-club and national contests, long hours training, and surfing everything the Atlantic throws at us, these young shredders have the honour of representing their country against Europe’s best.
But who are they and what gets them frothing? We take a closer look with our exclusive EuroSurf Juniors Team Wales profiles!
Introducing up-and-coming Langland star, Ryan Croucher.
Home break: Langland, Swansea.
Club: Langland Board Riders.
Stance: Goofy.
How many years surfing? 4.
Who’s sponsoring you? JP Surfboards; PJ's Surf Shop.
Favourite wave in Wales: Langland because of the variety of breaks through the tide.
Favourite wave abroad: Hossegor 'cos it's hollow and powerful.
Favourite surfer: John John.
Best competition achievement: Winning U14s category at the Welsh Nationals 2026.
Surfing goals over the next 12 months: Develop more power and consistently land airs.
Best thing about surfing in Wales: Winter waves on Gower.
Support Team Wales
Catch Ryan representing Team Wales in the U16s category out in Ireland at EuroSurf Juniors, Bundoran, kicking off September 24.
For full Team Wales info and all updates click here.
If you’d like to donate to support Team Wales, head to the WSF crowdfunder here.