The Only International Surf & Environmental Film Festival

The 2026 tour is here!

Featuring inspiring nonfiction and documentary films on surf and water sports, travel and adventure, conservation and climate.

In 2025, our global tour screened in 50+ locations across 12 countries.

Protecting Surf Ecosystems & Inspiring Others To Do The Same

Watch and be inspired by stories from those on the frontlines of coastal protection! Tickets and proceeds benefit  surf ecosystem conservation projects worldwide.

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Turn wave riders into wave savers! Invite your local community to attend a global phenomena right in your own backyard. A one-night movie event people won’t forget!

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Make an impact! Help raise funds and awareness for Save The Waves’ mission to protect surf ecosystems around the world and help preserve our coastlines for future generations. 

Films and Their Filmmakers

Congratulations to the 2026 officially selected short films and their creators!

TOUR DATES

Find a STWFF event near you!

NORTH AMERICA

Balboa Theater

3630 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121

Lacey Twp HS Surf Club

73 Haines St, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734

Hook Fish Co. at Proof Lab

6 PM

LATIN AMERICA

El Beach Club, Playa Grande and ADE Ambitene

6 PM El Beach Club Playa Grande, Provincia de Guanacaste

Huanchaco World Surfing Reserve with Olas Perú

7 PM Vaiven Teleferico, Playa Redondo, Costa Verde

Huanchaco World Surfing Reserve with Museum of the Origins of Surfing and Olas Perú

7 PM Centro Comercial Puntamar, Museo Origenes del Surf Peru

Huanchaco World Surfing Reserve with Olas Perú

7 PM Parque del Tablista

Hosted by the Bahía de Todos Santos World Surfing Reserve

5 PM Centro Cultural Santo Tomás Ensenada, BCN

Hosted by Kilómetro Uno and Cervecería Insurgente

5 PM Cervecería Insurgente – Tap Room Zona Río

Huanchaco World Surfing Reserve with Sport Board Riding League and World Waveski Surfing Association

7 PM Parque San Martin

Hosted by Proyecto Saladita A.C.

Hosted by Guarda do Embau World Surfing Reserve

Hosted by the Playa Hermosa World Surfing Reserve

Hosted by Cooperative of Certified Surf Guides and Surf Camps, Huatulco Region

Hosted by Cooperative of Certified Surf Guides and Surf Camps, Huatulco Region

Hosted by Cooperative of Certified Surf Guides and Surf Camps, Huatulco Region

AFRICA

Hosted by Protect The West Coast

AUSTRALIA & INDO-PACIFIC

Hosted by Norah Head Sporties

6:30 PM

Victoria Street, Norah Head, NSW 2263

Hosted by Tracks Magazine

UNITED KINGDOM

Finisterre, 29 Bond St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1RD, United Kingdom

Finisterre,  27-29 Royal Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1AE, United Kingdom

Finisterre, 58 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2LR, United Kingdom

Finisterre, 23 Arwenack St, Falmouth TR11 3JA, United Kingdom

Finisterre, 7/11, Cross Arcade, Victoria Quarter, Leeds LS1 6AZ, United Kingdom

Finisterre, 47 Neal St, London WC2H 9PZ, United Kingdom

Finisterre, 8a Parr St, Poole BH14 0JY, United Kingdom

Finisterre, Wheal Kitty Workshops, Parklands, Saint Agnes TR5 0RD, United Kingdom

Finisterre, 27 High St, Bath BA1 5AJ, United Kingdom

Finisterre, 23-24 Sidney St, Cambridge CB2 3HG, United Kingdom

Finisterre, 23 Market Place, Holt, Norfolk (NR25 6BE)

Finisterre, 47 Neal St, London WC2H 9PZ, United Kingdom

Finisterre, The Electric Picture Palace, IP18 6AN

Hosted by Lost Shore Surf Resort

58 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2LR, United Kingdom

EUROPE

Hosted by the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve

Hosted by Save Azores Waves

Hosted by Socorro Classic

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