A GLOBAL COALITION.
Save The Waves Coalition (STW) is an international nonprofit that works with like-minded organizations dedicated to protecting surf ecosystems.
What we do.
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.
Latest News & Stories
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica Named As Next World Surfing Reserve
Save The Waves is pleased to announce that Playa Hermosa, Garabito, Costa Rica has officially been approved as the next World Surfing Reserve – the first WSR in Central America.
Historic Conservation Milestone Achieved with Approval of New 10,000-acre Sanctuary on Chile’s Central Coast
The Sanctuary encourages the protection of over 10,000 acres located on the central coast of Chile, including Topocalma and Puertocillo.
Campaign Update: Salvemos Punta Conejo
Last year, we launched the Salvemos Punta Conejo campaign and have been working diligently ever since. We know that once a natural phenomenon like Punta Conejo is altered by industry, it is forever lost. We won’t let this gem go down without a fight.
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