What We Do
Save The Waves protects coastal ecosystems around the world in partnership with local communities, utilizing a unique combination of protected areas, economics, and direct action.
World Surfing Reserves
Through our World Surfing Reserves program we protect amazing surf spots and coastlines, by working on long-term conservation through outreach, planning and community capacity building.
Surfonomics
Through Surfonomics we determine the economic value of a wave and surfing to local communities to help decision makers make choices to protect the value of their coast and waves.
Endangered Waves
When an epic wave or coastline is under threat from poorly planned development or pollution, we mount campaigns to educate the public and take direct action through our Endangered Waves and Branded Campaigns.
Breaking News
Save The Waves’ Executive Director Nik Strong-Cveitch began the new year by traveling to strategize and launch our new Surf Protected Area Networks in Chile and Indonesia with our partners at Fundacíon Rompientes, Conservation International and A Liquid Future.
Save The Waves Coalition and environmental partners urge careful consideration from Ireland’s national planning appeal board in the case against Trump International Golf Links’ seawall in Doonbeg, Clare County.
Save The Waves had an impactful and busy year! Take a look back at our top ten moments from this year, and consider making a contribution to the cause for another year of successful coastal conservation!