WHO WE ARE.

Save The Waves Coalition (STW) is an international nonprofit that works with diverse organizations dedicated to protecting surf ecosystems.

WHAT WE DO

We believe that legally protected areas, effective stewardship and a mobilized constituency result in healthy and protected surf ecosystems.

PROTECT.

We create protected areas through our flagship World Surfing Reserve program and Surf Protected Area Networks.

STEWARD.

We manage projects around the world and encourage coastal stewardship through our Save The Waves App.

DEFEND.

We mount international campaigns to defend surf ecosystems under threat and inspire the public to take action.

World Surfing Reserves

Protecting outstanding surf breaks around the world.

Surf Ecosystems?

Hint: It's about more than a wave.

Our Campaigns

Inspiring action that results in conservation.

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Empowering surfers and beach lovers to become real-time coastal stewards, and turning everyday global citizens into citizen scientists.

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