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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Rally Your Community
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!
Save Waves & Support Conservation
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.Â
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
September 24
Balboa Theater
3630 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
October 8
Lacey Twp HS Surf Club
73 Haines St, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
LATIN AMERICA
September 12
El Beach Club, Playa Grande and ADE Ambitene
6 PM El Beach Club Playa Grande, Provincia de Guanacaste
September 17
Huanchaco World Surfing Reserve with Olas Perú
7 PM Vaiven Teleferico, Playa Redondo, Costa Verde
September 18
Huanchaco World Surfing Reserve with Museum of the Origins of Surfing and Olas Perú
7 PM Centro Comercial Puntamar, Museo Origenes del Surf Peru
September 19
Huanchaco World Surfing Reserve with Olas Perú
7 PM Parque del Tablista
September 27
Hosted by the BahÃa de Todos Santos World Surfing Reserve
5 PM Centro Cultural Santo Tomás Ensenada, BCN
October 4
Hosted by Kilómetro Uno and CervecerÃa Insurgente
5 PM CervecerÃa Insurgente – Tap Room Zona RÃo
October 24
Huanchaco World Surfing Reserve with Sport Board Riding League and World Waveski Surfing Association
7 PM Parque San Martin
Coming Soon!
Hosted by the Playa Hermosa World Surfing Reserve
Coming Soon!
Hosted by Cooperative of Certified Surf Guides and Surf Camps, Huatulco Region
Coming Soon!
Hosted by Cooperative of Certified Surf Guides and Surf Camps, Huatulco Region
Coming Soon!
Hosted by Cooperative of Certified Surf Guides and Surf Camps, Huatulco Region
AFRICA
AUSTRALIA & INDO-PACIFIC
September 12
Norah Head, NSW
Hosted by Norah Head Sporties
6:30 PM
Victoria Street, Norah Head, NSW 2263
UNITED KINGDOM
October 8
Finisterre, 29 Bond St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1RD, United Kingdom
October 8
Finisterre, 7/11, Cross Arcade, Victoria Quarter, Leeds LS1 6AZ, United Kingdom
October 8
Finisterre, Wheal Kitty Workshops, Parklands, Saint Agnes TR5 0RD, United Kingdom
October 24
Hosted by Lost Shore Surf Resort
58 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2LR, United Kingdom
